00:00 If you've ever dealt with sensitive skin, your laundry routine might be to blame.
00:03 Doctors say if your skin tends to be reactive to chemicals, it's a sign you can have sensitive
00:08 skin and it may have to do with the products you use and how you use them.
00:12 But there are certain things you can do to help your skin.
00:15 Board certified dermatologists say to pay attention to the detergent you use.
00:20 If you're the one with a skin reaction while others may be fine using a product, you may
00:25 just have sensitive skin and be sensitive to the product.
00:28 If you notice redness, bumpiness, rashes, flaky, itchy or burning after using a product,
00:33 experts say your skin may be hyper reactive to chemicals in some products, especially
00:38 in your detergents.
00:40 Pay attention to your clothing to see if certain items you wear are causing things like rashes.
00:45 Reactions like redness and rashes on the body can mean your detergent is the problem, especially
00:50 if your face and hands are unaffected.
00:52 Make sure to select the best detergents for you.
00:55 Experts suggest to try switching to hypoallergenic products to see if that helps.
01:00 Be careful with items that have sensitive skin labels.
01:03 Not all sensitive skin products are created equal.
01:06 The biggest trigger of hypersensitive reaction from laundry products is fragrance.
01:11 This can also be listed as perfume in an ingredient list.
01:14 Experts say what you want to look for are words like hypoallergenic, fragrance-free
01:18 and dye-free on labels.
01:20 You'll also want to look for symbols from the National Eczema Association and National
01:24 Psoriasis Foundation.
01:26 Washing clothes before you wear them removes excess dyes and chemicals that can irritate
01:31 the skin.
01:32 Pay attention to measurement and rinsing.
01:35 Dermatologists say to use the recommended amount of detergent because overusing too
01:38 much detergent can end up causing irritation.
01:42 Have you ever hit the double rinse option on your washing machine?
01:44 Well, it could help remove the excess detergent.
01:46 If you're still suffering, experts recommend seeing a board-certified dermatologist who
01:51 can provide the right diagnosis and treatment.
01:53 Visiting an allergy doctor can also check for specific skin allergies.
01:57 These tests can help to determine if you should be avoiding specific chemicals.
