Since taking up surfing last year, my soul has certainly been restored. But my skin and hair? They’ve taken the hit. While harsh salt water can make hair a tangly, brittle mess, increased sun exposure and thick, zinc-based sunscreens are a bit of a nightmare for skin – especially if it's sensitive.
I still haven’t mastered the perfect hair and skincare routine that counters the drying effects of seawater and the sun, and whether you're a surfer, swimmer or shallows-paddler, you've probably experienced dry skin or frazzled hair at the beach at some point.
