Synthetic Fragrances in Laundry Detergent
The question

Is Synthetic Fragrances in Laundry Detergent safe in laundry detergent?

AvoidLaundry detergent

Synthetic fragrances in laundry products linger on clothing and bedding for hours — providing prolonged skin contact and continuous inhalation exposure from off-gassing textiles.

What the research flags

  • Formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and benzene detected in dryer exhaust from fragranced laundry products
  • Fragrances are the #1 cause of contact dermatitis from clothing
  • Continuous skin absorption from clothing worn all day
  • Dryer vent emissions classified as air pollution in some jurisdictions

Regulatory
May contain undisclosed phthalates

Other laundry detergent ingredients on file

Sources & references

  1. [1]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 21787291
  2. [2]
    Peer-reviewedPubMed / NCBI — pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov · ref 22015267
  3. [3]
    DatabaseIngredient database — laundry-detergents

Research disclaimer: Ratings reflect peer-reviewed research and regulatory assessments available at the time of publication, not the dose or formulation of any specific laundry detergent product. This is not medical advice.