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Many types of laundry detergents contain enzymes and fragrances that can cause skin irritation. What is the best laundry detergent for sensitive skin? Here is a guide to help you find the right detergent for you:
Go online and research detergent brand websites (tide.com, clorox.com). Look up all the products of the brand and read the ingredients. Look for the particular enzymes, dyes, fragrances you are allergic too. Tide.com even allows for customers to post comments and feedback on particular products. Also search websites that offer free samples for promotions.
Search through the detergent section of the grocery store and look at the ingredients for different brands. See if the products contain ingredients you are allergic to. Look for brands that are labeled “dye-free” or “fragrance-free”. Ideally, you want to find a product that is specifically made for sensitive skin.
Your dermatologist will most likely recommend that you use a detergent made for infants if you have sensitive skin. These types of detergents are designed for a baby’s skin and are used to prevent skin conditions like eczema. Dreft is a good baby-brand to use for sensitive skin.
Making your own detergent will allow you to control the ingredients your clothes will be exposed to. Take an unscented bar if soap and break it down in a food processor. Put the soap in a pot with 5 cups of water and boil until the soap is melted. Mix the melted soap with 3 gallons of water. Add ½ cup of baking soda and 1 cup of borax. Stir the mixture together and let it sit overnight. If you want add fragrance, put in a few drops of you favorite essential oil (less of a skin irritant).
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