Hypoallergenic Soap and Laundry Detergent

Naturally we all have the same goal in mind and that is to do what's best for our families. As mothers fathers nurses and doctors there is a necessity for us to do everything in our power to make sure that our children or patients find a cure or relief from any skin conditions.

Soap for Sensitive Skin

When choosing soap for sensitive skin you should follow these guidelines

Is the Soap scent free?
So often people are led to believe that fresh scent = clean, this is not true avoid scented soaps. They leave scent residue which will often be the source of irritation.

Does the soap contain dye or have an unnatural color?
If soap contains dyes there has to be an extra added ingredient or chemical to make the different colors. Several dyes are known to cause skin irritation and its best if all types of extra color are avoided.

Does the soap contain any extra additives?
Soaps that contain different oils, extracts, and other extravagant ingredient should be avoided; any extra ingredient is just invitation for more irritation.

Laundry Detergent for Sensitive Skin

When choosing a Laundry Detergent for sensitive skin you should follow these guidelines

Is the Laundry Detergent scent free?
So often people are led to believe that fresh scent = clean, this is not true avoid scented Laundry Detergents. The residue left in clothes after washing will often be the source of irritation to sensitive skin, also scent can irritate respiratory tissue making it uncomfortable to breathe while wearing the garment.

Does the Laundry Detergent contain dyes or brighteners?
Any Laundry Detergent that contains dyes or brighteners should be avoided. Dyes and brighteners contain chemicals that have been known to cause skin irritations and should be avoided. * Detergent that glows under a backlight should be avoided.

Clay or Powder detergents should be avoided.
Clay is used to give the consumer the (More for the Money) attitude, But clay and powder will deposit into the fabrics during washing and stiffen the clothes after they dry thus requiring fabric softener.

After researching several products that claim to specialize in sensitive skin we came up these results.

Puraderm makes products specifically for eczema and sensitive skin, they have been proven to be the best hypoallergenic Soap and Laundry Detergent for any type of irritable skin condition.

They Exceed Hypoallergenic by leaving nothing after rinsing. other products just have to meet hypoallergenic.

Please refer to their website for more information

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