Itchy!!!!!!!!

[jennythereader]

Gah! I swear, every square inch of skin on my entire body itches. I lotioned myself up after I got out of the shower, and I still itch. Less than I did yesterday though.

I'm switching laundry detergents. Anyone have a brand to suggest?

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[medelle.livejournal.com]

I use Tide Free - it gets the clothes pretty clean and doesn't break me out. (I have MASSIVELY sensitive skin which as you know is just oodles of fun!)

Alternately go to Whole Foods or a similar store and look for Seventh Generation or Method detergent (the fragrance free kind). I don't think they get the clothes quite as clean as the Tide does (hence why I switched back) but they have the benefit of being free of funky chemicals and scents and stuff.

Hang in there!

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

Thanks. The Tide sounds like it might work, but if not, then I'll try one of the others.

[medelle.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the Tide is easier to find and does a pretty good job over all I think, so I would recommend you try it first.

Glad I could help! :)

[sunatrya.livejournal.com]

the Method stuff is available at Target.
That is what I use.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

Good to know. I thought I'd seen it somewhere I actually shopped.

[siderea]

Tide works for me. I use the classic variety when doing my own; don't know which my laundry service uses.

Also, you know you don't have to use anywhere as much as they say on the package?

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

I try to only use about half the recommended amount. I'm not sure if I can cut it any more.

[uncacreamy.livejournal.com]

I use Arm and Hammer scentless.

[aphiorogue.livejournal.com]

I can't use this at all. Makes me totally itchy.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

Baking soda has inherent anti-itch properties...

This could work.

[dwarven-brewer.livejournal.com]

I use arm & hammer prefume & dye free. That's just cause I have no real desire to smell like 'spring rain' or some other crap all day long.

If that doesn't work for you the 'green' brands are only a dollar or two more in most places.

[(Anonymous)]

Don't forget that sometime it can be from fabric softners also.

[jennythe-reader.livejournal.com]

I don't usually use fabric softeners.