He is washing your dirty clothes.
Dr. Charles PoojaA board-certified NYC dermatologist shares three laundry mistakes that could be damaging your skin. he advises against wearing clothes you haven't washedUsing fabric softener and buying detergents with perfumes and dyes.
“How you wash your clothes affects your skin,” Pooja explained in a TikTok Last week.
wearing clothes you haven't washed
“Everyone should wash their clothes before wearing them, especially if you fast fashion Like Sheen and Teemu. they have things Which you don't want on your skin,” Pooja said.
Francis Cozen, Cornell University Senior Lecturer in Fiber Science and Apparel Design, told self magazine Your new garment in the past year may have been treated with fabric softener, stain-resistant or water-repellent coating, or anti-mildew agent that can cause irritation, redness, or itching.
A 2014 study Quinoline, a possibly carcinogenic dye chemical, or one of its derivatives was found on almost all of 31 clothing samples studied by researchers in Sweden. This substance was most abundant on polyester items.
Excess dye, especially from dark clothing, may also get on the skin. And Dudes may contain germs From someone who tried them before you bought them.
Self recommends checking clothing labels and, if it's allowed, washing the garment for at least 25 minutes on the hot cycle before wearing.
Using Fabric Softener
“Please… stop using fabric softener,” Pooja urged. “I don't know a single dermatologist who buys this stuff.”
consumer report report That fabric softener — which coats fibers with chemicals to make them feel softer, appear less wrinkled and clingy, and smell better — can irritate sensitive skin, weakening the flame resistance on children's pajamas. And the towel can reduce absorption.
Pooja suggests instead reusable wool dryer balls,
Buying detergent with perfumes and dyes
Pooja prefers detergents free from perfumes and dyes, naming clear all free, Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent And Arm and Hammer Sensitive Skin Free and Clean As his favourite.
“Remember, the chemicals on your clothes are on your skin all day, and also on your bed and your sheets 24/7,” Pooja said.
