{"id":9269,"date":"2022-10-05T10:36:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-05T02:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.tahseenabbasi.com\/?p=9269"},"modified":"2026-02-06T17:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:00:03","slug":"sensitive-skin-avoid-these-ingredients-in-laundry-detergent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecominim.com\/wp\/sensitive-skin-avoid-these-ingredients-in-laundry-detergent\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensitive Skin? Avoid These Ingredients in Laundry Detergent"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sensitive skin<\/strong>\u00a0is not a disease that a doctor can diagnose you with. It is usually a symptom of another condition. You may not even know you have\u00a0sensitive skin<\/strong>\u00a0until you have a bad reaction to a\u00a0laundry detergent<\/strong>. So, before your skin gets\u00a0sensitive<\/strong>, let\u2019s start the prevention by\u00a0avoiding<\/strong>\u00a0harmful\u00a0ingredients<\/strong>. Here is a list of harmful\u00a0ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0that you need to\u00a0avoid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Parabens<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Parabens<\/strong>\u00a0are the most widely used preservatives in personal care products \u2014 stopping fungus, bacteria, and other microbes from growing in your favorite products, especially in the moist, warm environment of a bathroom.<\/p>\n

Studies have shown that parabens could be detected in the blood and urine of healthy young male volunteers a few hours after lotions and deodorants containing Parabens were applied to their skin. It is concluded that since the chemicals could be absorbed, metabolized, and excreted, they could potentially contribute to adverse health effects on humans, including certain cancers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. SLES\/SLS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0SLES<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0SLE<\/strong>\u00a0are additives that allow cleansing products to foam. According to the Environmental Working Group\u2019s Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database,\u00a0SLS<\/strong>\u00a0is a \u201cmoderate hazard\u201d that has been linked to cancer, neurotoxicity, organ toxicity, skin irritation, and endocrine disruption.<\/p>\n

It is reported that\u00a0SLS<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0SLES<\/strong> are often contaminated with 1,4 dioxane, a byproduct of the manufacturing process that is \u201cpossibly carcinogenic to humans\u201d and may also cause negatives effects in the kidneys, liver, and central nervous system, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Betaine\/CDE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Betaine<\/strong>\u00a0functions as a humectant in cosmetic and household products. In some instances, it has been claimed to cause allergic reactions in some users.<\/p>\n

4. NPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Officially known as\u00a0nonylphenol ethoxylates<\/strong>,\u00a0NPEs<\/strong> are used as wetting agents in detergents, and emulsifiers. This toxic chemical then remains in the garment, released once you wash your clothing, breaking down to form toxic nonylphenol (NP). Nonylphenol is a persistent chemical with hormone-disrupting properties that builds up in the food chain and is hazardous even at very low levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Phthalates<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phthalates<\/strong>\u00a0are a group of chemicals used in hundreds of products, such as toys, vinyl flooring and wall covering,\u00a0detergents<\/strong>, lubricating oils, food packaging, pharmaceuticals, blood bags and tubing, and personal care products, such as nail polish, hair sprays, aftershave lotions, soaps, shampoos, perfumes, and other fragrance preparations.<\/p>\n

The American Academy of Pediatrics has published an article stating that infants exposed to infant care products, specifically baby shampoos, baby lotions, and baby powder, showed increased levels of phthalate metabolites in their urine (see \u201cBaby Care Products: Possible Sources of Infant Phthalate Exposure,\u201d disclaimer icon S. Sathyanarayana, Pediatrics, 2008, vol. 121, pp. 260-268). The study on Phtalates increased, and new research areas are expanding our understanding. The link between phthalates and surging rates of chronic disease is one example of the effect of Phthalate.<\/p>\n

Phthalates<\/strong>\u00a0affect different groups of people in different ways:<\/p>\n