If you’re a parent of one of the approximately 2.5 million children in the UK who suffer from eczema, you know how careful you have to be with what you introduce into your little one’s life. Dietary changes need to be chosen carefully, as do the products you use to clean their clothes. In fact, choosing the right laundry detergent for eczema in children is one of the most important decisions you have to make.
In this article, we examine what you need to look for when buying clothes detergent for eczema prone children and how the polymer coating on HappySkin garments represents something of a game-changer in this regard.
Choosing Clothes Detergent for Eczema Sufferers
There are a number of terms you need to be aware of when choosing the best laundry detergent for eczema affected skin, such as ‘hypoallergenic’, ‘sensitive skin’, ‘dermatologist-tested’ and ‘fragrance-free’. Buying products with these words on the packaging will typically ensure that there are no chemicals inside that might trigger a flare-up.
As such, you should always read the labels of any products you’re considering for ingredients like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). Chemical surfactant compounds like these are commonly used due to their ability to break down oils and dirt, but they can also strip the skin of natural oils, leading to dryness and irritation.
Additionally, the best laundry detergent for eczema sufferers usually comes in liquid form rather than as a powder. Why? Well, they tend to rinse more easily from fabrics, which, when left behind, can irritate skin and cause a reaction.
How HappySkin's DreamSkin Polymer Helps
HappySkin garments represent the most gentle and effective way to treat eczema in children, with its cutting-edge DreamSkin coating able to restore the skin’s ability to regulate its temperature. However, this polymer coating also comes with another helpful benefit in that it has a low friction coefficient.
That means things—including laundry detergent particles—don’t stick to it and remain there after rinsing. So, when daily wearing of these garments is combined with the best laundry detergent for eczema, the chances of a reaction being caused are greatly reduced.
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The detergent you use to wash your little one’s clothes matters, as choosing the right option reduces the likelihood of a flare-up and the misery that often accompanies it. Also, when the right detergent is combined with the gentle support of HappySkin eczema clothing, irritation becomes much less of a problem for your child’s skin.
So, if you’d like to know more about our wide range of eczema bodysuits, leggings and pyjamas that soothe and restore skin function, please take a moment to browse our site. Here, you’ll find lots of useful info and other great insight into managing eczema from blogs like this one.
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Harsh chemicals and fragrances in laundry soap can trigger eczema flares. Avoid detergents that list strong surfactants (like sodium lauryl sulfate or SLS), artificial dyes, brightening agents or preservatives on the label. These ingredients can strip skin oils and leave irritating residues. Instead, look for products clearly marked “fragrance-free,” “dye-free,” or “hypoallergenic,” which means they omit known irritants
Experts usually recommend liquid detergents for eczema-prone skin. Liquids dissolve fully in the wash and leave very little residue on fabric, whereas powder detergents can sometimes leave undissolved particles that irritate sensitive skin. If you must use powder, make sure it dissolves completely (using warm water) and run an extra rinse. In general, a concentrated, fragrance-free liquid (or free-and-clear detergent pack) will clean clothes without depositing extra residues that can aggravate eczema
There’s no special “eczema schedule” – just wash garments when they’re soiled. When washing, use warm (30 degree) or cool water rather than very hot (hot water can dry out fabrics and skin). The key is thorough rinsing to clear out detergents – not extra frequent washing.
Yes. Fragrances (and even natural essential oils) are among the most common eczema triggers. A detergent labeled “fragrance-free” means no perfumes have been added. (Beware “unscented” products – they can still contain masking fragrances). Using an unscented, fragrance-free detergent helps ensure your child’s clothes don’t carry lingering perfumes that might flare the skin. Similarly, skip fragranced laundry products like scented dryer sheets or fabric softeners, which coat fabrics with chemicals and perfumes your child’s skin may react to.
No special detergent is required. In fact, HappySkin’s DreamSkin® fabric layers are designed to shield skin from common laundry irritants. You can wash HappySkin garments just like any other clothes: use a gentle, fragrance-free detergent in a warm (≤40 °C) wash, and follow the care label. The fabric’s protective coating naturally repels detergent residues and even pollen. So while you should still pick a gentle laundry soap for overall sensitive skin care, know that HappySkin clothing itself provides an extra barrier to keep irritants away from your child’s skin.
The Sensitive Garment Care Laundry Bag is a durable mesh bag made just for washing HappySkin (and other delicate) garments safely. Its secure rubber zipper and cover ensure clothes don’t snag or stretch during the wash. Using a laundry bag helps preserve the special DreamSkin® coating on the fabric, which in turn keeps detergent particles from sticking to the garment. In short, the HappySkin laundry bag keeps delicate clothing intact and maximizes the skin-friendly benefits of the fabric, helping reduce the chance of irritation or flare-ups.
