Skin Meets Detergent explores the connection between laundry detergent and skin health, focusing on how chemical residues left on clothes can trigger skin irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema.
The book reveals that the rise in sensitive skin issues may be linked to the increasingly complex formulations of modern detergents.
It highlights how ingredients designed to brighten or soften fabrics can disrupt the skin's natural barrier, leading to inflammation and discomfort.
The book takes a comprehensive approach, starting with the history and chemical composition of detergents before moving into the fundamentals of dermatology to explain how the skin reacts to irritants.
Through case studies and research findings, the book illustrates how detergent chemicals manifest as skin conditions.
Readers will learn about common detergent chemicals like surfactants and optical brighteners and how they can impact skin.
Ultimately, Skin Meets Detergent aims to empower readers to make informed choices about laundry products and skincare.
The book offers practical solutions, including guidelines for choosing safer detergent alternatives and optimizing laundry practices to minimize residue, structured across three parts.
This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals and improve their overall well-being.
