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• Black-Owned · Premier

  EBAN Shield Pre-Swim Treatment

  Shea, coconut, argan, jojoba, nettle, Vitamin C. Built for competitive Black swimmers — no parabens, no sulfates, no white residue.

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• Organic · Universal Base

  Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

  Cold-pressed, unrefined. The household standard pre-swim oil. Penetrates the cuticle and creates a chlorine barrier. ~$14.

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• Black-Owned

  Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk

  Natural-ingredient leave-in. Excellent pre-swim base coat. Founded by Janell Stephens. ~$16.

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• Black-Owned · Daily Use

  TGIN Green Tea Super Moist Leave-In

  Lightweight daily-use leave-in. Founded by Chris-Tia Donaldson. ~$11.

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• Premier · FINA-Approved 2022

  Soul Cap XL / XXL

  The category leader for natural hair, locs, braids, and weaves. Founded by Toks Ahmed-Salawudeen and Michael Chapman after they were initially rejected by FINA — the policy was reversed in 2022. ~$30–35.

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• Premier · Single-Cap Solution

  Hairbrella Satin-Lined Waterproof Cap

  Combines a satin inner lining + waterproof outer in a single cap — the cleanest fix for Type 4 hair under silicone friction. Buy direct from Hairbrella.

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• Value · Budget Two-Cap Layer

  Hat Hut Kids Satin Bonnet

  Worn UNDER any silicone swim cap to create the layered cap method on a budget. Kid-sized. The friction-frizz fix without a premium cap.

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• Black-Owned · South African

  Swimma Cap

  Designed in South Africa specifically for braids and locs. Moderate hair volume. Direct purchase from creator.

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• Value · Under-Layer

  Speedo Silicone Cap Liner

  Worn UNDER the Soul Cap for daily / competitive swimmers. Extra moisture seal + reduces silicone-on-hair friction. ~$10.

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• Black-Owned · Premier

  Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Matte SPF 45

  Made FOR melanated skin. Zinc oxide base. No white cast. Founded by Shontay Lundy. ~$19.

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• Organic · Reef-Safe

  Badger Sport Mineral SPF 40

  Zinc oxide, organic sunflower oil, beeswax. Family-owned, B-Corp. The sport formula stays put when wet. ~$16.

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• Organic · 6 mo+

  Babo Botanicals Mineral SPF 50

  Organic, EWG verified. The best mineral option for kids 6 mo+. ~$17.

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• Organic · Infants

  Thinkbaby SPF 50+ Mineral

  Pediatrician recommended for infants. Top of EWG rankings consistently. Reef-safe. ~$13.

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• Lips First-Burn Spot

  Sun Bum Mineral Lip Balm SPF 30

  Reef-safe. Lips burn before any other skin. Don't skip. ~$5.

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• Premier · Category Leader

  Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo

  Sulfate-free. Vitamin C neutralizes chlorine. EDTA lifts buildup. The swim-team gold standard. ~$18.

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• Weekly Treatment

  Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Hair Remedy Packets

  Weekly crystallized Vitamin C deep detox. Single-use packets travel well. ~$15 for 4.

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• Organic · DIY Rinse

  Bragg's Organic ACV with the Mother

  The chlorine-neutralizing DIY rinse. 1:4 dilution with water, post-shampoo. Closes the cuticle. ~$8.

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• Black-Owned · Most-Loved

  Camille Rose Algae Renew Deep Conditioner

  Algae, ginger, blueberry. Most-loved deep conditioner among Black competitive swimmers. ~$18.

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• Black-Owned · Salon-Grade

  Adwoa Beauty Baomint Deep Conditioner

  Baobab + mint. Strengthens, hydrates, detoxes. Salon-grade in a home bottle. ~$26.

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• Black-Owned · Weekly

  TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask

  Raw honey, jojoba, olive oil. Weekly deep treatment for chlorine-stressed strands. ~$13.

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• Black-Owned · Daily Shampoo

  Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Shampoo

  Moisturizing daily shampoo for swim days. Pairs with the deep conditioner. Founded by Monique Rodriguez. ~$13.

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• Heirloom · Breakage Prevention

  Aquis Original Microfiber Hair Towel

  Non-abrasive drying. Reduces chlorine-stressed strand breakage. Lasts years. ~$30.

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• Organic · Sun Recovery

  Seven Minerals Pure Aloe Vera Gel

  99% organic aloe, no dyes, no alcohol. Apply before moisturizer on any sun-warm skin. ~$15.

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• Black-Owned · Premier

  Hanahana Beauty Shea Body Butter

  Ghana-sourced, ethically traded raw shea. The premium body butter for melanated skin. Founded by Abena Boamah-Acheampong.

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• Black-Owned · Value Tier

  Eden BodyWorks Coconut Shea Body Butter

  Coconut, shea, sweet almond. Wider retail availability than premium options. ~$10.

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• Organic · Multi-Use Wash

  Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Liquid Soap

  Organic, fair-trade. Whole-family wash for sensitive skin. Dilutes 1:10 for body. ~$17.

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• Black-Owned · Ghanaian

  Hanahana Beauty African Black Soap Wash

  Traditional Ghanaian black soap. Deep cleanse without stripping melanated skin.

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• Organic · Moisture Seal

  Sky Organics Sweet Almond Oil

  USDA organic. Light, fast-absorbing oil that seals body butter. Doubles as a toner alternative. ~$12.

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• Sterile Saline

  Bausch & Lomb Advanced Eye Relief Eye Wash

  Sterile saline. Single-use bottle stays sterile. For chlorine eye irritation. ~$11.

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• Organic · Natural ORS

  Harmless Harvest Organic Coconut Water

  Natural electrolytes. Better than sugary sports drinks. ~$32 for 12-pack.

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• Beach Bag Essential

  DripDrop Hydration Packets

  Medical-grade ORS. Single-packet portability for beach + lake days. ~$24 for 16.

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• Suit Longevity

  Suit Solutions Chlorine Removal Soak

  Protects swimwear from chlorine damage. Soak after every use. ~$16.

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• Premier · ENT-Recommended

  Putty Buddies Floating Earplugs

  Moldable silicone. Float if dropped. The most-recommended pediatric ENT pick for kids with ear tubes. ~$13.

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• Universal Top Pick

  Mack's Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs

  Universal top pick for swimmers. $7 for 6 pairs. All ages 4+. ~$7.

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• Premier · Multi-Size · Reusable Years

  WaterDam A-Series Earplugs

  Multiple size variants in one pack — toddler 10m–6yrs and extra-small for women/teens. Reusable for years. Personally tested and recommended. The single ear plug your whole family can share.

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• Premier · ENT-Prescribed Combo

  Ear Band-It Ultra Swim Headband

  Neoprene band that covers ears + holds plugs in place. The plugs-plus-band combo is what audiologists actually prescribe. Reversible colors. ~$16.

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• Toddler-Specific Fit

  Speedo Aqua Fit Headband

  Toddler-specific fit. Holds plugs in place on wiggly little ones. The value alternative to Ear Band-It for younger kids.

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• After Every Swim

  Mack's Dry-N-Clear Ear Drying Aid

  Post-swim drying drops. Use after every swim, even with plugs. Prevents 90% of swimmer's ear. ~$8.

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• Ages 2–6

  Aqua Sphere Seal Kid 2

  Soft silicone, oversized lens for visibility. The introductory goggle. ~$22.

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• School-Age Standard

  Speedo Jr Vanquisher 2.0

  School-age & swim-team standard. Anti-fog, UV protection. ~$18.

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• Premier · Competition

  TYR Socket Rockets 2.0

  Elite age-group competition standard. Hydrodynamic profile. ~$22.

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• Premier · Lifetime UPF

  Coolibar UPF 50+ Rashguard

  Hospital-recommended. UPF rating is built into the weave — doesn't wash out. Adult & kid sizes. ~$45.

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• Value · Fast-Growing

  Cat & Jack UPF 50 Swimwear (Target)

  Value tier UPF 50 for kids who outgrow gear in months. ~$15.

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• Beach Essential

  Coolibar UPF 50 Bucket Hat

  Wide-brim, neck-shading. The beach-bag essential. ~$35.

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• Premier · USCG Type II · Face-Up

  Stohlquist Infant Life Jacket

  True face-up rotation. The most-recommended infant PFD by water-safety instructors. ~$60.

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• Value · USCG Type II

  Stearns Infant Classic Life Jacket

  USCG Type II. Reliable value option for infant PFD. ~$30.

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• USCG Type III · Older Kids

  O'Neill Wake Vest (Youth)

  USCG Type III. Mobility-friendly for active older kids on wakeboards / boats. ~$60.

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• Premier · Backyard-Pool Critical

  Safety Turtle 2.0 Wristband Alarm

  Child wears the wristband — alarm sounds if submerged. The single highest-impact backyard-pool intervention. ~$250.

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• Surface-Wave Detection

  Lifebuoy Pool Smart Alarm

  Surface-wave detection. Complements wristband for backup. ~$200.

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• Premier · ASTM F2286 · 83% Reduction

  Pool Guard Removable Mesh Fence

  Professional installation. The single highest-impact safety intervention. 83% reduction in drowning per ASTM F2286 standards. Call for install quote.

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• Home CPR Practice

  Prestan Infant + Child Manikin Set

  $30–50. Home CPR practice between certifications. The single tool that makes CPR muscle memory stick.

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• Organic · Premier · GOTS-Certified

  ImseVimse Organic Cotton Swim Diaper

  Swedish-made. GOTS-certified organic cotton outer. The category leader for organic cotton swim diapers. ~$22.

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• Organic · UPF 50+

  iPlay Reusable Swim Diaper

  UPF 50+. No chemical absorbers. Sensitive-skin friendly. ~$18.

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• Cotton Blend · Adjustable Snaps

  Charlie Banana Reusable Swim Diaper

  Soft cotton blend lining. Adjustable snaps fit 7–35 lbs. Founded with Black ownership lineage. ~$17.

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• Disposable Convenience

  Huggies Little Swimmers

  Disposable convenience for travel and one-off pool days. ~$11 for 17-pack.

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