By using the following tips you can be sure that you're doing everything you can to make sure that the products and fabrics that come closest to you and your family's skin are the gentlest possible.
- When buying clothing or linens that come into contact with skin, be sure to read the label first. Look for soft natural fibres. Fabrics such as brushed cotton or cotton fleece provide greater warmth and comfort.
- Avoid using scented or coloured detergents. Instead, choose a hypoallergenic detergent that is free of both fragrances and dyes (like Sunlight Sensitive Skin).
- Always read the product labels carefully before you make a purchase decision. Look for products that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and Dermatologist recommended.
- It's important to consider what you're wearing if others in your family have sensitive skin. Sunlight Sensitive Skin is a detergent for all the clothes in your wash - it is specially formulated to be gentle on skin, but strong enough to attack tough dirt and stains in your regular laundry.
- Use only gentle soaps, shampoos and soap-free cleansers.
- Avoid any products that contain perfumes or dyes.
- If you have a baby, wash all new plush toys, baby clothes, towels, facecloths, bibs, blankets and any fabrics that will come in contact with your baby's skin before you use them.
- Certain plush toys get more love than others. Read the instructions and wash these separately using a delicate cycle.