Cotton Double Duvet Cover, Shower Gel And Washing Powder: What Is Causing Your Sore Skin?

Do you have sore red skin that can be itchy at times? You might need to think about changing some things in your life which could be causing this skin irritation. One possibility is that you washing powder is causing your sore skin, especially likely if you have changed brands recently. On the other hand, your bed linen could be irritating your skin due to the manmade fibres found in many sets of duvet covers. Or, you might need to switch your shampoo, conditioner or shower gel, as these can also cause allergic reactions which can lead to sore skin.

New washing powder products that are introduced to our skin can cause irritation. You might experience a red rash or itchiness after wearing washed clothes or using towels. If you have experienced a red itchy rash ever since you switched from daz to ariel, I would advise switching back or trying a different brand.

Your sheets can do more damage to your skin and hair than you might think. Manmade sheets over a long period of time can cause ageing to your skin as well as irritation and mild hair loss. 100% cotton or silk sheets will stop the irritation a great deal. You are less likely to experience rubbing and pulling of the skin whilst in bed with these materials. These materials are used in sheets of all sizes and for a double duvet cover set you are looking at prices starting from as little as £10.

You might have read about serious reactions to hair dyes and shampoos in magazines. These extreme cases are rare, however reactions to shower gels and shampoos are common, with varying results. You can become affected by your bath/shower products if they use natural or manmade ingredients because our skin is not used to them, so don’t continue using a product that is making your skin itchy.

Your doctor will be able to identify the cause of your skin irritation if it continues once you have changed all these things mentioned above.