Safe work environments

Why choose My Swim Cream?

Providing My Swim Cream is an investment in your staff’s health.

It protects against skin damage, reduces health risks and shows your commitment to workplace safety.

By taking action now, you can help avoid long-term issues and create a healthier, happier team.

The case for skin protection in aquatic environments

As an employer you understand the importance of providing sun protection for staff. But what about protection against water damage?

Prolonged water exposure can lead to serious skin damage. My Swim Cream helps to shield your employees from these effects by offering a water-resistant, pre-swim barrier that protects skin for up to four hours.

Adding My Swim Cream to your workplace health and safety program helps prevent issues before they start, while keeping your team healthy and productive.

Why should employers provide My Swim Cream?

Prevent skin damage: Extended water exposure can cause irritation, dryness and long-term damage. My Swim Cream creates a barrier that prevents skin issues from developing.
Duty of care: Employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE). My Swim Cream should be considered PPE for aquatic professionals, just like uniforms and sun protection.
Mitigate risk: By providing My Swim Cream, employers help reduce absenteeism, prevent staff leaving altogether and avoid liability for long-term health issues related to skin damage.

How employers can provide My Swim Cream to staff

Provide it at no cost: Many swim schools offer My Swim Cream free to staff, ensuring daily use and maximum protection. Bulk purchasing brings significant discounts.
Pass on the discount: Employers can pass on their bulk discounts to staff, allowing them to purchase the cream at a lower price than retail.
Sell it to customers: Employers can also sell My Swim Cream at full retail price, creating a revenue stream while offering staff protection.
Include it in welcome packs: Some employers give My Swim Cream to new staff as part of their onboarding, ensuring skin protection from day one.

Choosing the right formula

Professional Formula (Pump Bottle): Hygienic and convenient for daily use in workplace environments. Ideal for swim teachers, lifeguards and those in water all day.
Intensive Formula (Jar): A heavier barrier cream designed for those with sensitive or compromised skin. Many use it post-shift for added moisture and repair.

Bulk discount pricing

1-9 units Full retail price
10-49 units 12% discount
50-99 units 15% discount
100-499 units 18% discount
500-999 units 20% discount
1,000+ units 22% discount

If you’d like to explore the different ways others are providing My Swim Cream or you’d like to discuss some ideas you have, drop us a line and we can make a time to catch up.

Protecting your team = protecting your business

Managing a swim school is just like any other business – staff, customers and cost control are critical. But one factor often overlooked in keeping costs down is staff health, particularly the impact of prolonged water exposure on their skin. Unchecked, this can lead to missed shifts, lost customer and valuable employees leaving the industry altogether.

The hidden cost of staff leaving

Swim teachers spend hours in the water, leading to skin irritation, dryness and in severe cases, trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). This doesn’t just affect their wellbeing, it hits your business bottom line.

When teachers need time off due to skin issues or hesitate to take on extra shifts, your business suffers. The cost of replacing staff through recruitment, training and onboarding can disrupt operations and impact team dynamics. According to the Work Institute’s 2020 Retention Report, replacing an employee costs on average 33% of their annual salary – a significant expense that can quickly add up.

Why skin issues lead to absenteeism

While it might seem like a minor issue, skin irritation can escalate quickly. Dermatological studies show that extended exposure to water, particularly chlorinated or salty water, breaks down the skin’s natural barrier, leaving it vulnerable to inflammation, infection and even long-term damage. Once the skin becomes compromised, your water-based people often need time off to recover before they can return to work.

This cycle of absenteeism creates a financial burden that is hard to manage over time, particularly for smaller businesses where every missed shift impacts revenue and customer satisfaction.

The financial benefits of prevention

So, how do you break this cycle? The answer lies in prevention. By investing in preventative health measures, specifically skincare products like My Swim Cream, you can help protect staff from water-induced damage and greatly reduce absenteeism. Research has shown that workplaces that prioritise employee health see 25% less absenteeism and 40% lower turnover – clear financial benefits for any swim school.

Protecting your team protects your business

Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe work environment and this includes addressing health risks from water exposure. Delaying action on your team’s skin health can lead to absenteeism, turnover and operational disruptions but also compromises your safe and happy work environment. By investing in protective skincare like My Swim Cream, you’ll safeguard the health of your staff and ensure the stability and productivity of your business. After all, prevention is always cheaper than the cure.