 Many are looking to cool off during rising temps, but spending a lot of time in the pool can impact your skin and hair. CBS's Donya Backus has more. Swimming is a good way to cool off on these hot days, but spending all that time in the water can affect your hair and skin. That's because the chlorine that disinfects a pool and keeps the water looking crystal clear can also be very drying. It dries out your hair, it dries out your skin, it strips away your natural oils.