Sensitive Skin

What detergent do you use for your sensitive skin? Last week I had some extra laundry detergent that I used before I switched over to Shaklee. I thought I'll just use that up! It was a huge mistake. My son broke out really badly and it cost us a trip to the doctor and a prescription cream. I can't believe the huge mistake I made and now my little boy is suffering.

So I'm curious, I realize my son has sensitive skin but what exactly is in the detergent that is irritating his skin?

Here is the laundry detergent I used and the label on it

Product Information
Product Name: Era Liquid Laundry Detergent-01/11/2008
Form: liquid
Product Category: Inside the Home » Cleaner » laundry
Inside the Home » Detergent » laundry
Inside the Home » Laundry » detergent/soap
Customer Service: 800-262-1637
Date Verified: 2009-04-29
Date Entered: 2001-05-25
Related Items: Products with similar usage in this database



Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Procter & Gamble Co.
Address: P.O. Box 599
City: Cincinnati
State: OH
Zip Code: 45201
Telephone Number: 513-983-1100
Fax Number: 513-562-4500
Toll Free Number: 800-543-7270
Date Info Verified: 2008-01-09
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer


The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS. (What is an MSDS?) (Complete MSDS for this product)

Health Effects
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Warnings: CAUTION: Eye irritant. Harmful if swallowed. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If swallowed, give a glassful of water. Call a physician. In case of eye contact, flush with water.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS:
Ingestion: May cause transient gastrointestinal irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause mild, transient irritation.
Inhalation: Transient irritation with prolonged exposure to concentrated material.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: May result in nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Eye Contact: May cause stinging, tearing, itching, swelling, and/or redness.
Skin: Prolonged contact with concentrated material may be drying or transiently irritating to skin.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS:
No chronic health effects reported.
Carcinogenicity: NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
First Aid: Ingestion: Drink a glassful of water.
Eye Contact: Flush with water for 10 to 15 minutes.
Skin: If prolonged contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. If spilled on clothing, change clothes. If symptoms persist or reoccur, seek medical attention.
Health Rating: 1
Flammability Rating: 1
Reactivity Rating: 0
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe;
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Verified Date: 2009-04-29
MSDS Date: 2008-11-01



Handling/Disposal
Handling: Precautions To Be Taken in Handling and Storing: No unusual precautions necessary.
Disposal: Waste Disposal Method: Products covered by this MSDS, in their original form, when disposed as waste, are considered non hazardous waste according to Federal RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261). Disposal should be in accordance with all Federal, state/provincial and local regulations.
Household Use: Consumer produced household solutions may be disposed of down the drain with running water. Consumer may discard empty container in trash, or recycle where facilities exist.



Ingredients from MSDS/Label
Chemical CAS No / Unique ID Percent
Enzyme(s) (unspecified) 000000-00-3
Surfactant(s) (unspecified) 000000-00-4
Ethanol/SD Alcohol 40 000064-17-5 0.5-1.5
Monoethanolamine (MEA) 000141-43-5 0.5-1.5
Sodium tetraborate anhydrous 001330-43-4 1-5
(Complete MSDS for this product)


Did you read the effects of the detergent if your child swallows it, inhales it, or if it gets into their eyes? I'll post this section again.

Ingestion: May cause transient gastrointestinal irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause mild, transient irritation.
Inhalation: Transient irritation with prolonged exposure to concentrated material.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:
Ingestion: May result in nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Eye Contact: May cause stinging, tearing, itching, swelling, and/or redness.
Skin: Prolonged contact with concentrated material may be drying or transiently irritating to skin.

It can actually irritate your intestines and cause diarrhea and just about any other significant illness we would die to keep our children from.

This is why my child's mild form of eczema turned into an all our viral breakout!

Can you imagine what this is doing to all of our skin? Just because it smells good doesn't mean it's a wise choice. Especially when we use this on our little ones. I made this mistake once and I won't do it again.

What does Shaklee's Detergent have in it?
Shaklee
Difference
SAFE
✔ Hypoallergenic
✔ Non-Toxic
✔ Safe for use on all washable fabrics
✔ No chlorine bleach
POWERFUL
✔ Superconcentrated — 32 ounces
cleans 32 loads
✔ Superperformance
✔ Great in all temperatures, even in
cold water
✔ Helps keep your whites white and
colors bright
GREEN
✔ Sustainable ingredients from natural
sources — derived from coconut
✔ Biodegradable surfactants
✔ No phosphates or nitrates
✔ Fragrance-free option
✔ No dyes
✔ Recyclable packaging
✔ Safe for septic systems and graywater
Replaces Products
Such As:
✔ Laundry Detergent
✔ Laundry Stain Remover

Sometimes we use convenience over common sense. We think because something costs less that it is better for our kids and environment. Have you considered something may seem like it costs more? But with Shaklee our products last many many months! Not just our detergent! A lot of you buy in bulk and that is the approach Shaklee has. A 32 or 64 ounce bottle of Shaklee detergent goes along way!

Please email with any other specific products you have questions on. I will do my best to research it!

References

http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/brands?tbl=brands&id=16003104

Shaklee Get Clean Usage Manual-Available on request

Thanks!
Jess