When we think of skin we think of a pretty face or perhaps a bronzed leg – but skin is so much more than that. It’s the largest organ in our bodies and it’s extremely clever – it keeps bad things out and good things in. It also produces vitamin D from sunlight, helps regulate temperature through sweating, and of course allows us to touch and feel.
So we really need to take care of our skin and protect it from inflammatory conditions such as eczema and dermatitis, because not only are these miserable and painful, but they can stop our skin doing it’s job properly.
We put creams and potions on our skin, but sometimes we forget that what we wash our clothes and bedding in can remain in the fabric and end up in close contact with our body all day, and night too. The wrong product could cause an unpleasant and persistent dermatitis, or aggravate pre-existing eczema.
But surely laundry cleansers and fabric conditioners don’t contain irritants and allergens? Well, yes they can – enzymes, acids, dyes and, perhaps surprisingly, the fragrance.
That’s why I love Surcare products – their philosophy is not to put anything unnecessary into their products and that means they’re gentle for everyone, and particularly for people with sensitive skin or eczema – the complete range has the Allergy UK Seal of Approval.
But, without these additives, how well do they clean, you may ask? Fear not – I have road tested the Non-Bio Laundry Capsules and Fabric Softener, using my dance top and leggings, after a strenuous two-hour jive class (trust me, this is the ultimate challenge for any laundry product). And the verdict – I was genuinely stunned – my togs were soft and smelt of … fresh nothing. No pungent non-specific floral fragrance, and no sweaty smells either. Surcare had done its job perfectly.
So I’m a big fan. Surcare laundry cleaner comes as liquid, capsules or powder, which all clean thoroughly, even on a cool or quick wash.
Besides the Fabric Conditioner, there’s a Washing Up Liquid too. This is a really lovely quality product – it felt rich and luxurious on my fingers, and again no strong artificial smell. In fact it felt so nice I was seriously tempted to start hand-washing my supper dishes. Thankfully I managed to resist the urge and popped them in the dishwasher, but I will definitely be using Surcare for those odd coffee cups, confident that my hands will not suffer as a result.
With Coronavirus still lingering, frequent clothes washing is important, particularly kids back at school who need clean clothes every day, and choosing a kind laundry product like Surcare may prevent harm to their young skins.
The range is available throughout the UK, sold in Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose and Coop – give it a try, and for more information checkout the Surcare website.
By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows
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Note: These articles express personal views. No warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information given and you should always consult a doctor if you need medical advice.