http://swimming.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2012-02-22T00:00:31Z Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:31 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://swimming.about.com/b/2012/02/23/shampoos-conditioners-and-skin-care-products-for-swimmers.htm <p>Swimming is great for your body, but not so great for your hair and skin. 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