It’s Human Pee & Not Chlorine That Makes Your Eyes Turn Red In The Swimming Pool!

Do you like swimming? Or, do you swim quite often? Do you always come out of the pool with red eyes? If yes, the first reason that comes to your mind might be it’s because of the chlorine present in the water, which is added to the swimming pools to clean the water and kill bacteria and other harmful germs that are not good for our body. But did you ever notice that you have the same redness after swimming in a small pond as well?

Now, the question that arises is that pond water doesn’t contain chlorine, then what is the reason for the red eyes?

We have been living with the misconception that because of the chlorinated water present in the pool, our eyes become red and itchy. But the truth is, it is because of the human urine which, when mixed with chlorine, forms chloramines. These chloramines deplete the chlorine present in water and are not only harmful to our bodies, but also make our eyes turn red.

Chloramines are irritants that can even cause itchiness on the skin, eventually leading to redness. Thus, it is very important to keep a check on the pH and chlorine level in the swimming pool. And if you experience itchiness for a prolonged period, consult a doctor immediately.

Though a lot of people believe that chloramines can also form when chlorine mixes with human sweat, we now know what the real reason is, don’t we?

So let’s get real here. Try to avoid peeing in pools and educate others about this fact as well. This will save many from getting red eyes and itchy skin.

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Jyotsana RaoBeauty & Lifestyle Writer

 

Jyotsana Rao is an engineering graduate from NIT, Nagpur, who discovered her love for writing during her undergraduate days. She is passionate about writing about everything related to beauty - makeup, fashion, hairstyles, skin care, or hair care and has 4 years of experience on writing in these genres.

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