Okay, so you know that you are prone to allergies, specifically to harsh chemicals that you can become exposed to in your environment. That’s why you avoid toxic household cleaners and other products that you utilize in your home to tidy and clean the space. However, have you ever considered the potentially toxic chemicals that are produced and used inside of your everyday laundry detergent? Laundry detergent is typically an item that we don’t spend too much time thinking about, as long as it cleans your clothes and leaves them with a fresh smell you don’t care. These cleaning agents and fragrances that are used within the laundry detergent can be highly irritating to some individuals that are prone to allergies or those with sensitive skin.
If you are someone that is just now experiencing an allergic reaction to laundry detergent, then you may be alarmed by the sudden onset of symptoms that can take place. You may not even be aware of what is actually occurring on your skin and this will leave you vulnerable to exposure again from the laundry detergent and its chemicals.
Detergent Allergy Symptoms
An allergic reaction to detergent is caused by a reaction that takes place within the human body in the immune system, where it detects a foreign invader and fights against it in the form of allergy symptoms. When an allergic reaction happens on the skin it will lead to apparent symptoms on your skin that will be highly noticeable in most cases. An allergic reaction to laundry detergent will look like red, itchy skin that has become irritated quickly by the substances they are exposed to from detergent.
The major symptoms to look for when experiencing a laundry detergent allergy includes the following:
- Red skin
- Burning or itching
- Hives
- Cracked skin
- Scaly patches
- Swelling of the eyes and face
Laundry Detergent for Sensitive Skin Allergies
After you have experienced a laundry detergent allergy on your skin, it will be crucial to do your due-diligence before buying products that you are directly exposed to on your skin like detergent. Many manufacturers have brought to market detergent that was designed for sensitive skin that contains no harmful chemicals or fragrances in its composition, this is labeled free & clear detergent. The problem, however, arises when you have already treated clothes in a detergent with toxic chemicals and fragrances that are stained into the fabric of your clothes, and therefore sparking allergic reactions when you wear them.
The EnviroKlenz Laundry Enhancer works along with your normal detergent to enhance its ability to remove those tough odors and chemicals that would normally be impossible to remove and best of all EnviroKlenz Laundry Enhancer contains no masking agents or fragrances providing you with clean and odor results. The EnviroKlenz technology uses earth minerals that can effectively work to break down or neutralize a broad spectrum of chemicals from clothing fabric, making it ideal for use on those tough laundry detergent chemicals that can be present on clothing after washing.