What You Wear Touches Your Skin, Let’s Clean It Up
When we think about skincare, we usually think about serums, masks, and moisturizers. But what about the things that sit on our skin all day?
What you wear, and how you wash it, has a huge impact on your skin’s health. That lingering rash, bump, or dryness might not be from your face cream. It could be from your laundry.
Let’s break it down.
Your Laundry Detergent Might Be Undermining Your Skincare
Traditional laundry detergents are often packed with synthetic fragrances, sulfates, and harsh preservatives. These ingredients can linger in fabric fibers and transfer to your skin, especially in areas where your clothing is tight or where you sweat. The result? Irritation, breakouts, and even flare-ups of conditions like eczema or contact dermatitis.
Clean swaps we love:
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Zum Clean Laundry Soap – made with essential oils and zero toxins
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Truly Free Laundry Wash – gentle, non-toxic, and refillable
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Plain white vinegar – a powerful, natural softener and deodorizer
Fabric Matters, Too
Your skin loves to breathe. But fast fashion and synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and spandex trap heat, hold onto sweat, and don’t let your skin do its thing. That’s especially irritating if your skin is already sensitive, dry, or acne-prone.
Gentler alternatives:
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Organic cotton – breathable, soft, and chemical-free
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Linen – naturally antibacterial and great for hot weather
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Hemp – durable, breathable, and eco-friendly
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Silk and wool – naturally temperature-regulating and kind to skin
Think of these as skincare for your wardrobe.
Don’t Forget Your Sheets + Towels
You’re in bed for 6 to 8 hours every night. If your sheets are coated in chemical residue, your skin’s in contact with that for a third of your day. That’s a lot of exposure.
Opt for natural-fiber bedding and wash with a non-toxic detergent. And don’t forget to skip the dryer sheets. Try wool dryer balls instead.
Why It Matters
Your skin is your largest organ and your most absorbent. Clean skincare is only one part of the equation. If you're washing your clothes in irritants or wearing synthetics all day, your skincare routine has to work overtime.
At MĀSK, we believe skincare should be a whole-body ritual. From what you put on your skin to what surrounds it, everything matters.
More Skin Wisdom
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