Tide® Free & Gentle Pods
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Hypoallergenic & sensitive skin
“Gentle on skin”: what actually makes a product gentle
Gentle is formulation, not a feeling: pH close to the skin’s, milder surfactants, no fragrance or dye, fewer ingredients. How labs measure it, for cleansers and laundry alike.
Detergent residue on clothes: does it really bother your skin?
What stays in fabric after the rinse cycle, how it reaches your skin, who actually reacts, and what the research says about detergents and dermatitis.
Fragrance-free vs unscented: why they aren’t the same thing
“Unscented” products can still contain a masking fragrance. Learn what each label means in Canada, why it matters for reactive skin and how to read the ingredient list.
Dyes in soaps, lotions and detergents: do they matter for your skin?
Colourants in skin care and laundry rarely cause allergy compared with fragrance. Learn where the real dye allergy comes from and why dye-free can still make sense.
