10/06/2026
Detergents and Conditioners: Why “For Sensitive Skin” Is Not a Guarantee
A marketing phrase!
“Sensitive skin” is not the same thing as “will not cause a reaction”. A product can be made with fewer obvious triggers and still contain ingredients that some people cannot tolerate. That may include fragrance (and the hundreds of toxic chemicals hidden under this unregulated umbrella term), preservatives, enzymes, surfactants, softening agents, or optical brighteners, depending on the formula.
The label can therefore be misleading if consumers read it as an actual statement. It is better understood as a softer version of the product’s usual design: less aggressive, perhaps, but not chemically neutral. For some households, that may be adequate. For others, especially those with eczema or fragrance sensitivity, it may still be too much.
Discover why “non-bio” is often misunderstood and still causes skin issues in sensitive people. Plus, what it means for a product to be skin-friendly… only that it doesn't cause immediate reactions. And that is the most important fact for manufacturers to rely on when pouring a harsh, toxic chemical soup into a laundry bottle!
Read more here: https://www.nutrunity.com/ecoliving-blog/detergents-and-conditioners-why-for-sensitive-skin-is-not-a-guarantee