Which Laundry Detergents Are Designed for Sensitive Skin?

Discomfort such as skin sensitivity or itchiness that occurs when your skin comes into contact with clothes that have been freshly washed could be related to dyes or fragrances in your laundry detergent or other laundry products like fabric softeners.

Symptoms of skin irritation could include:

• Skin redness
• Dry, scaly or cracked skin
• Burning, stinging or itching
• Hives
• Sun sensitivity

If you’re experiencing symptoms of sensitive skin you think may be caused by laundry detergent, consider switching to a Sensitive Free & Clear Detergent, such as ARM & HAMMER™ Sensitive Free & Clear.

If you suspect the problem is beyond skin sensitivity caused by laundry products, consult with your doctor to diagnose the problem and eliminate other potential causes like allergies or a skin condition like eczema or psoriasis, and take steps to prevent itchy skin. Be sure to share any symptoms you’re experiencing, along with the situations in which you’ve noticed irritation.

Anyone with sensitive skin knows that choosing the right laundry detergent can be a challenge. Most people do not have adverse reactions to laundry detergents, but for those who do, sensitive skin detergents are formulated to exclude the most common allergens such as dyes, preservatives and non-hypoallergenic fragrances, making them less likely to trigger skin irritation. Fortunately, switching to a laundry detergent for sensitive skin doesn’t mean you have to choose between clean clothes and comfortable clothes. Sensitive skin detergents are gentle enough on skin, but they’ll still get your laundry clean and fresh. You can even find sensitive skin detergents that include powerful stain-fighting additives.

To learn more about sensitive skin laundry detergents and find the right one for your family, explore the links below:

• ARM & HAMMER Sensitive Skin Free & Clear Liquid Detergent has no dyes, no perfumes, and is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested.
• ARM & HAMMER Sensitive Skin Plus Hypoallergenic Fresh Scent is gentle on skin, but with a fresh, skin-friendly scent.
• ARM & HAMMER Sensitive Skin Plus OxiClean Free & Clear Liquid Detergent is free of dyes and perfumes, and also contains OxiClean^TM Stain Fighters for added cleaning benefit.
• ARM & HAMMER Sensitive Scent 3-IN-1 Power Paks are dermatologist testing and free of dyes in Power Pak form.
• ARM & HAMMER Powder Laundry Detergent, Perfume & Dye Free is our dermatologist tested powder detergent that’s tough on stains.