Eczema Answered: Laundry Detergent Ingredients

Cheerful kid boy sitting on dad's lap and helping with laundry
Eczema Out Loud

By National Eczema Association

Published On: Oct 17, 2025

Last Updated On: Oct 17, 2025

From the National Eczema Association (NEA), this is Eczema Answered, where world-class experts answer your questions about eczema.

This episode’s ecz-pert is Valerie Gendelsman, manager for ⁠all® free clear⁠ laundry detergent formulation at Henkel. Here’s what you asked: “What is it about certain ingredients that can found in regular laundry detergents that can trigger eczema flare-ups and irritate sensitive skin?”

This episode of Eczema Answered was created in partnership with one of our #EczemaAwarenessMonth sponsors, ⁠all® free clear⁠

Have an idea for a podcast episode? You can reach us at podcast@nationaleczema.org.

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