Now the weather has cooled down, trips to the beach for a dip have well and truly been replaced with visits to my local indoor pool.
While the warmer water is very welcome, its effects on my skin are less so — it's left it feeling tight, the texture of sandpaper and smelling faintly of chlorine.
So, I asked experts to explain just what happens to our skin when we dive in, and if we should be worried about any long-term damage.
Article from ABC Everyday