Laundry tips for sensitive and eczema prone skin

As with everything that comes into contact with your skin keep it fragrance free and as simple and natural as possible.

Unfortunately the mainstream, non-bio laundry can still cause issues for many. 

Ecover or Surcare washing powders/liquid (available in most supermarkets) are favoured by our customers. Eco balls are an even better choice simply because they have even less ingredients and no scent. They might not be so effective for stained clothes though. 

Avoid fabric softener all together.

It's also worth mentioning that if you’ve been adding fabric softener or scented washing powder to your machine in the past, the residue will remain in the washing machine - perhaps why you might not find any improvement from changing washing powders in the short term. You could run a few cycles empty and see if the scent disappears.  

Alternatively handwash for a few weeks and see if there is an improvement in your skin. Make sure you rinse really well regardless of what you wash with. You can even do an extra rise in the washing machine.