FADE IN
Act 1
INT. BATHROOM - 08:30
Mirror. PETER scans his face.
PETER (V.O.): This is how I look like before I go swimming.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I read that the Aqua Aura effects via the cleansing properties of seawater may be temporary.
Picking up a banana, Peter unpeels it and eats it. Then, he begins to use the peels to rub his face, neck and arms.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I like the cool and moist sensation, and the pleasant and familiar scent.
Peter scans his face again.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): My wife doesn't like to see my skin wearing any residue.
Act 2
FLASHBACK
INT. BEDROOM - 07:45 (Earlier)
Waking up, Peter grabs his smartphone to research.
PETER (V.O.): I want to understand why swimming frequently at the beach can generate a radiant appearance.
Reading.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Seawater contains various minerals and salts that have natural cleansing and disinfecting properties.
Reading.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Immersing in seawater helps clean the skin, remove dirt and eliminate bacteria.
Reading.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Minerals such as magnesium and calcium are beneficial for the skin, improving its texture and appearance.
We see on screen the expression: Turgor effect.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): What is it?
We follow Peter to read: Seawater has a higher concentration of salt than the body's cellular fluid, creating an osmotic gradient.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): What is this osmotic gradient?
We read on: This osmotic gradient allows the body to absorb excess water from within, causing a slight swelling of the skin and tissues, resulting in a fuller and smoother appearance.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Moreover, when people are in a relaxed state, their outward appearance and aura appear more radiant.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): That's Aqua Aura!
END FLASHBACK
EXT. GOLDEN BAY - 12:45
Calm waters. Peter swims with ease.
PETER (V.O.): I feel the seawater caressing my skin.
Maintaining steady momentum.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I like the feeling of becoming one with water.
Thinking.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Life on Earth originated in aquatic environments.
Suddenly, in front of Peter, we see fish propelling themselves out of water.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): If I don't swim to the outer limit of the swimming area, I won't be able to see them.
More fish jumping just ahead of Peter.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): I hope no predator is near...
Recalling.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Soon after I parked my car at the metered car park, I saw a police constable approaching.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Immediately, I got out of the car and pay the meter. I didn't want a penalty ticket.
We see Peter checking the water beneath the surface.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Nothing. Wearing short-sighted goggles I can see clearly.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): The pair I'm wearing is a spare one as I forgot to bring my usual one. Without wearing my goggles, I won't swim far.
Act 3
INT. BATHROOM - 22:30
Mirror. We see a subtle sparkle on Peter's face.
PETER (V.O.): The most effective skin care rituals can be found in the simplicity of Nature's gifts.
Pausing.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): Apart from embracing the transformative power of Nature, I prioritize self-care.
Instructing his assistant in All_The_Photos, Peter types on screen: Create a Pixar animation style photo depicting the "Aqua Aura" of a white-haired handsome man wearing a swimming brief and a pair of googles on his forehead. Within seconds, an animated image appears.
PETER (V.O.) (Cont'd): While Nature is near-perfect, AI drawings and I aren't. But I won't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
FADE OUT
THE END
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