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Take care of your skin and "take care" of those stains with one detergent.

Living with sensitive skin requires some extra thought in the things you purchase. Skincare, clothing and bedsheet material, and laundry detergent especially. Whether you're looking for a fragrance-free option with the NEA stamp of approval, easy pods you can just toss in and forget, or a plant-based option that keeps both your skin *and* the planet in mind. There's a lot to choose from, but these are the most gentle laundry detergent options for sensitive skin. Take a look!

This Tide Free and Gentle Liquid Laundry Detergent is crowned the best of the best not only because it's effective on stains and is an unscented dream, but also because the gentle, hypoallergenic formula is certified and accepted by the National Eczema Association *and* is recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation, which is no easy feat these days in a landscape full of harsh dyes and potent perfumes. This detergent is specifically designed for sensitive skin to help limit skin irritation.

This has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. 

Promising review: "I’ve tried a lot of laundry detergents over the years, and 'free and gentle' versions can be hit or miss — sometimes they’re gentle but don’t clean well, or they clean well but still somehow irritate skin. This one actually hits the balance. The first thing I noticed is that it’s truly fragrance-free. Not the fake 'unscented but still smells like perfume' situation — just clean clothes with no lingering scent. For anyone sensitive to smells or skin reactions, that alone is a huge win. Performance-wise, it handles normal laundry really well. Every day, clothes come out clean, and I haven’t needed to use extra product or boosters. It also works fine in cold water cycles, which I use most of the time... Overall, this is one of those practical purchases that just makes life easier. It does its job without causing problems, and that’s exactly what I want in a detergent." —Nichole

Get it from Amazon for $12.97+ (available in seven sizes), Target for $13.99+ (available in four sizes), or Walmart for $5.44+ (available in five sizes).

Those with sensitive skin, dry skin, or just skin that needs a lil extra care will absolutely love All's Original Free & Clear Liquid Detergent. Reviewers say that this unscented, hypoallergenic liquid soap works great for both machine and hand washing. So whether you're washing a load of bed sheets in your LG or hovering over the sink to wash your delicates, this detergent will get 'em clean without irritating your skin. Plus, you'll get a whopping 110 loads from this 82.5-ounce jug... so there's that, too.

Promising review: "My husband has very sensitive skin, and this laundry detergent works for his sensitive skin. Does a great job of cleaning all our laundry." —Nancy D Jones

This clean-ingredient detergent powder is powerful, yet gentle, and that's a combo anyone would love. Molly Suds' Original Laundry Detergent Powder provides your clothing with a deeeep clean, all while being free of artificial dyes, gross synthetic fragrances, and harmful (and irritating!) chemicals. The unscented option seems to be a fan favorite amongst buyers, but I gotta admit, with other scent options like Peppermint and Eucalyptus (which are all made from ~natural~ plant essences and oils!), it wouldn't hurt to try those either. Did I mention that this detergent powder is certified cruelty-free, too? 'Cause it is!

Molly Suds is a family-owned small business founded by a pediatric nurse and mother of three.

Promising review: "Superior washing powder. I have been using Molly's Suds for several years. Clothes are always clean, fresh-smelling, and don't irritate my sensitive skin." —Sandra S.

Get it from Amazon (available in three sizes and three scents), Target (unscented only), Walmart (available in two sizes, unscented only) ,or straight from Molly Suds (available in two sizes and five scents, including unscented) for $14.99+.

To say these award-winning laundry detergent tablets from Blueland are the best would be selling these babies short. I use them for my cold-water loads and love them for numerous reasons. 1. Tablets are just as easy as pods, but are WAY more eco-friendly because there's no plastic casing, and these are shipped in reusable tin canisters (and the refill bags come in compostable paper packaging 👏), 2. The free and clear scent truly is fragrance-free, and 3. They clean incredibly well! Dirt, wine, and "ectera" stains are outta there. Lastly, these tablets are free of chlorine bleach, optical brighteners, dyes, parabens, and more.

Tip: Place them directly in the washer vs. in the detergent dispenser!

Promising reviews: "So I was skeptical about these. It's hard to know if your clothes are really getting clean sometimes. However, I have extremely sensitive skin, so if particles — dirt, pollen, germs, etc. were being left on my clothes, I would expect my skin to start breaking out in rashes, and so far that hasn't happened. And dropping a tablet in the wash is easy for my autistic son to do when he's doing his own laundry." —Gwen E.

"Laundry was my first step towards a non-toxic or low-toxic lifestyle. This is the best non-toxic laundry detergent I have found. Highly recommend." —Kelley R.

Get the starter kit (tin + refill bag) from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in two scents), or straight from Blueland for $25.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents). You can also grab refill bags only from Amazon, Target, or Blueland, for $21.99+.

According to reviewers, these "Power Dropps" really do live up to their name. They take out stains like it's their sole mission in life (which, I guess, is the point), and they do it all with an unscented, hypoallergenic, enzyme-free, AND NEA-approved formula that's wrapped up in a tiny, convenient package. Simply toss it in the wash, and you're good to go! No measuring needed... but maybe throw in two if your load is extra full.

This has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. 

Promising reviews: "Super grateful to find Dropps! My husband has super sensitive skin, and other detergents just were not working! Game changer for us! Baby and husband are doing great!" —Heather B

"We have had so many fewer skin problems since switching to Dropps sensitive skin, and I love the convenience of the pods!" —Chris GJ

Get it from Dropps for $33.12+ (available in three sizes).

If you're looking for laundry detergent that's a big meanie to stains, but a sweet angel to your skin, I'd like for you to meet Arm & Hammer's Sensitive Skin laundry detergent 🤝. The free and clear style is fragrance-, dye-, and bleach-free (I could keep going, but I'll stop there). It's also infused with their famous pure baking soda — you know, the stuff you use to clean absolutely everything. 

Promising review: "It washes beautifully and is completely scent-free, which we really appreciate. It works well for our entire family, especially since some of us have eczema and dry, sensitive skin. It’s been very gentle and hasn’t caused any irritation. We’ve even started using it for our baby’s clothing, and it’s been a great fit for that too... Overall, a dependable, family-friendly detergent that we feel good about using. We've bought it multiple times." —D.Treestu

Get it from Amazon for $8.97+ (available in four sizes, multiple packs, and two scents in addition to the fragrance-free option).

For those with sensitive skin who still love yummy-smelling sheets, clothing, towels, etc., give Mrs. Meyer's Liquid Detergent a try. Each scent is infused with natural essential oils, plus the stain-fighting formula is made with plant-derived ingredients and is gentle on fabric. What makes Mrs. Meyer's the "Best Scented" is the options, though. Of course, the common ones like Rainwater and Lavender are available, but Peony?? Honeysuckle?? BASIL??? Of course, I want my towels to smell like basil. Gimme.

Promising reviews: "Love. This is my favorite laundry detergent. I love the smell. Gentle on my skin." —TD Colorado

"My clothes and washer smelled so clean that my daughter actually thought I had done a cleaning in it! I will be buying this product every time I shop." —Mom

Get it from Amazon or straight from Mrs. Meyer's for $17.99 (available in nine scents). Also available at Target for $19.99 (available in birchwood, rainwater, and lavender).

Laundry detergent sheets are another more eco-friendly option, but these Ecos Laundry Detergent Sheets in particular are perfect for those with sensitive skin! Each sheet is hypoallergenic and filled with plant-derived dirt- and stain-fighting ingredients. One laundry sheet = one typical load of detergent, and each one is 100% dissolvable, so there's no mess or waste either.

BTW, ECOS is a Black-owned and led company!

Promising reviews: "Great detergent for sensitive skin and clean clothes! It works best if you break up the sheet and kind of scatter it in the washer. I like the eco-friendly packaging too!" —gcorts_785

"We really like these detergent sheets so far. We love the fact that they are made dye-free. I am sensitive to certain detergents, and these work great for me. I haven’t had any skin rashes or reactions to this product." —Davidd254_3970

Get it from Target for $16.79 (available in unscented and Magnolia & Lily) or Walmart for $15.96.

In addition to being fragrance-free, these awesome Earth Breeze laundry detergent sheets are hypoallergenic, free of bleach, dye, parabens, and phosphates, making them a fantastic option for folks with sensitive skin. Reviewers say that these detergent sheets aren't regular detergent sheets — they can handle tough stains and give your load the deep clean it needs.

Promising review: "Love these sheets. We use the fragrance free as we both have sensitive skin. I love the ease of use and the clean it does on my laundry. And, who doesn't love keeping plastic out of the environment?!" —Debra A Beich

Get a set of 30 sheets from Amazon for $13.99+ (also available in multi-packs).

If you're looking for a *truly* blant-based laundry detergent, look no further than Dirty Labs. Their bio enzyme laundry detergent formula is hypoallergenic, nontoxic, and 100% (!!) biodegradable. It was also created by a team of green chemists, biologists, and environmentalists, which is pretty cool too. On top of it all, it comes in an aluminum bottle that's 100% recyclable. It's gentle and safe enough for babies and pets. Plus, while they do have a fragrance-free option (a must!), they also have lovely scents, including Murasaki (Jasmine, matcha, vetiver) and their Signature (magnolia, bergamot, cedar).

The Free & Clear option has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance. 

Promising review: "The best! Just switched over to [this] laundry detergent about a month ago and I love it!! I have very reactive and sensitive skin, so I am extra grateful that I don't have to compromise on calm skin and clean clothes!! I work in healthcare and this keeps my scrubs feeling fresh and smelling clean." —Christian G.

Get it from Dirty Labs for $28 (available in two sizes three styles).

Yes, the famous Target brand, known for being biodegradable and non-toxic, makes laundry detergent, too. Not only is Everspring's Free & Clear Laundry Detergent unscented, hypoallergenic, *and* tough on stains, but it's also formulated with 96% plant-derived ingredients! You really can have the best of both worlds, can't you? This 2.9-liter jug will give you 64 loads of biobased cleans. 

Promising review: "Great detergent. We have always used free and clear detergents due to my children’s severe eczema, and I have always felt as if they don’t wash well until we tried this one! I am so surprised by how soft the clothes feel after a wash, and it gets out almost all stains!" —Kaylee

This laundry detergent is so gentle, I have no doubt it will become your go-to when handwashing your delicates. The formula is 100% (!!) biodegradable, and the ingredients are naturally sourced from plant materials. Their collab with Ouai (a beautiful, rosy scent called Melrose Place) sold out THREE times because folks loved it so much! But they've got other scents, too, like Taunt (bergamot, fresh dew, vanilla), Spring (bergamot, cardamom, lavender), Mochi Milk (marshmallow, vanilla bean), and the popular Xtra Milk (bergamot, amber)  — and reviewers say the scent is long-lasting.

Promising reviews: "I started off with the Xtra Milk dryer sheets and liked the smell so much I decided to try this. The Dedtergent works well and you don’t need much to be effective. It smells so good! I have sensitive skin and typically use fragrance-free products, but I haven’t had any issues with this." —Erica S.

"A fabulous laundry detergent!... I had company last weekend, and they all asked what home fragrance I was using, but it was this laundry detergent making my living room and bedroom smell so good. The added bonus is that this doesn’t leave residue on your clothes and doesn’t cause my skin or my kids' skin to break out. It’s also environmentally conscious, and they have refill packages too, which cuts down on waste. I highly recommend." —Sara

Get Melrose Place from Ouai for $38 and the other four scents from Dedcool for $35+.  

With no added fragrances, coloring agents, or essential oils, Puracy's Liquid Laundry Detergent for babies (specifically!) is the perfect choice. The coconut-, vegetable-, and plant-based formula is gentle on your little one's sensitive skin, but strong enough to remove odors and common baby stains like baby food, milk, spit-up, and more. Oh, and it's pet-friendly, too! So toss in your pup's favorite blanket while you're at it.

Promising review: "This stuff has absolutely saved our laundry when it comes to formula stains! It completely takes the stains out, and our baby doesn’t have any weird reactions to it. No scent to cause irritation. You also need very little for one wash, so the price is more than worth it! Absolutely recommend." —kelcik

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