Why Laundry Detergent Matters More Than People Realize
Laundry detergent touches your skin 24 hours a day through clothing, sheets, towels, and blankets.
If the detergent contains irritants or endocrine disruptors, exposure is constant, cumulative, and absorbed through the skin.
Most people focus on scent, foam, or stain removal.
But what really matters is whether your detergent:
Contains hormone-disrupting fragrance
Leaves residue on clothes
Contains petrochemicals linked to skin irritation
Releases VOCs into your home
Breaks down safely in water
Supports sensitive-skin households (babies, eczema, asthma)
This breakdown cuts through marketing claims and shows readers exactly what to use and what to avoid.
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