Eczema is a chronic condition, and that too without a cure as yet. Therefore, eczema’s goal is to manage the symptoms and make the rashes, itches, and bumps go away. It is mostly done by topical creams, moisturizers, temporary bandages, and baths with mild soaps. Doctors recommend lifestyle changes and diet changes to avoid triggers of eczema.

Preventing exposure to triggers is a constant dilemma — how can one avoid using basic cosmetics, other household cleaning agents, or avoid washing your clothes, which could trigger eczema. The alternative is to adopt safer products that are organic and do not contain harmful chemicals.

To choose eco-friendly detergents, look for the following criteria.

• Fragrances and dyes made of essential oils
• A concentrated formula that prevents the need for frequent buying
• Safe for hypoallergenic skin
• Safe for soil
• Safe for septic
• Safe for water bodies

It is a general feeling that organic products are way too expensive. You can look at the cost, compare the price with your regular detergent, break it down to the cost per batch, and the immeasurable benefit of eczema or any skin disease — it could work out just fine.

Some of the top skin-safe and eco-friendly detergents suitable for babies and adults are as follows.

1. Biokleen Laundry Powder and Liquid
Made from plant-based ingredients and safe chemicals, it is non-toxic. It is entirely free from the substances listed as harmful in detergents — phosphate, bleach, ammonia, petroleum-derived chemicals, artificial colors, fragrances, or preservatives. Therefore, it is safe for babies, children, and adults with skin sensitivities, allergies, and other eczema diseases.

2. Ecos 4X Hypoallergenic Laundry detergent
It is highly concentrated and hypoallergenic. The fragrances are made of essential oils instead of chemicals. All the components of the detergent are made from plant-based ingredients.

3. Meliora Detergent powder
The main chemical unscented ingredients are safe ones like baking soda, washing soda, glycerin, and coconut oil. The scents are added from certified natural essential oils like lavender, lemon peel, and clove. It is completely free of dyes, preservatives, optical brighteners, SLS, and synthetic fragrances. It is safe for both children and adults, as it does not contain any triggers of eczema.

4. Method
It is a product made to do good for everyone. The detergent is hypoallergenic and does not contain any chemicals like phosphates, parabens, and formaldehyde. The ingredients in Method liquid detergent are made from plant-based ingredients. The formula is highly concentrated; hence can last long as you would require just a little for every batch of clothes you wash. They are available in some very enticing natural fragrances like Ginger Mango, Beach sage.

5. Mrs. Meyers
This is one more organic product that is suitable for daily use. Mrs. Meyers is highly concentrated and needs just a little for a load of clothes. It has a naturally derived rosemary fragrance and does not contain any bleach, formaldehyde, or parabens.

6. Grab Green
Made by a group of socially conscious entrepreneurs, Grab Green laundry pods are available in many natural fragrances like gardenia or oak. The ingredients are all listed with the source and its use. Because it does not have any chemicals, it is safe for both babies and adults.