Can fabric softener irritate sensitive skin?
Yes, fabric softener can irritate sensitive skin. Conventional softeners work by leaving a softening layer on the fibre, and that layer then sits against skin all day. The synthetic fragrance and preservatives carried in the layer are the usual triggers. SoPure® Fabric Softener is plant-powered and carries no synthetic fragrance, so there is far less left on the fabric.
Which fabric softener is best for sensitive skin?
The best fabric softener for sensitive skin is one that softens the fibre rather than coating it, and one whose ingredients you can actually read. SoPure® Fabric Softener is plant-powered, free of synthetic fragrance and synthetic dyes, and scented only with pure lemongrass essential oil. If you need no scent at all, the SoPure® fragrance-free range is the better fit.
How can I make my clothes soft again without fabric softener?
Clothes usually stop feeling soft because of build-up, not because the fibre has worn out. Detergent residue and old softener coating collect in the weave and stiffen it. Run one hot wash with no product at all to strip the build-up, then soften from clean. SoPure® Fabric Softener works on the fibre rather than laying down another layer, so the softness does not turn into stiffness later.
What can you use instead of a fabric softener?
White vinegar in the rinse, wool dryer balls and a shorter spin all soften washing without a softener, and they work. It is worth being honest about why people look for them. What most are avoiding is not softening. It is the synthetic fragrance and the coating that conventional softeners leave behind. SoPure® Fabric Softener is plant-powered and free of both, so you can keep the softness and drop the reason you were leaving.
What is the best fabric conditioner for sensitive skin?
Look for a fabric conditioner that names its ingredients and names the source of its scent. SoPure® Fabric Softener is scented with pure lemongrass essential oil, never synthetic fragrance, and it is certified by Beauty Without Cruelty. It is made in Johannesburg. Trusted by 100,000+ South African mums since 2005.