Did you know that the process that turns a bail of cotton into your favorite pair of jeans can include over 8000 chemicals? Many of these are not proven to Protect for your body to absorb – in fact; some of them have potentially harmful side effects.
Keep reading to find out which fabrics we should avoid to protect our skin!
What is the best fabric for all skin types?
Dermatologists say natural fibers are the best to put on your skin; think of your cotton (organic will keep you extra protected), wool, cashmere, hemp, silk, alpaca, and linen.
Natural fabrics are soft, moisture-wicking, and hypoallergenic, not to mention better for the environment.
What fabrics should you avoid if you have sensitive skin?
Synthetic fibers, like polyester, at a microscopic level, can act like barbed wire and disrupt the outer skin layer, and it’s best to stick to soft, breathable fabrics like cotton and silk.
Allergic skin reactions to clothing are most often a result of the formaldehyde finishing resins, dyes, glues, chemical additives, and tanning agents used in processing the fabric or clothing. Protect
What about polyamides?
Polyamides, or nylon, are fabrics derived from synthetic sources. Dermatologists recommend avoiding it if you have extremely sensitive skin, like if you have eczema, for example.
What about the clothes that contain SPF?
Look for clothing labels with UPF, which stands for ultraviolet protection factor.
Even if the clothing is not labeled as sun-protective, many textiles will physically block UV rays from penetrating through the skin. The lighter the color of your clothes and looser the weave, the less protection from the sun’s rays you will have.
Buying clothing made of natural fabrics is the best way to avoid harmful garment chemicals. However, if you must buy synthetic fabrics, make sure your favorite brand is blue sign® verified.
This means harmful substances are left out of the manufacturing process, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly final product for consumers.
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About the Author: Dr. Donika Vata is a medical doctor from Ferizaj, Kosovo. She studied general medicine from University of Hasan Prishtina.
She has been writing about medical and skincare related issue in journals, social media websites, and books. She was working for some well reputed clinics such as Telehealth Pro- Online consultations, German Cancer Center, and AppLMD. Dr. Donika was also volunteering in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently, she is working as a medical doctor and researcher in a dermatology clinic.
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