I tried Tide Free, now I'm itchy. Is Cheer Free better?

[Indoobidubly]

The problem I have with most detergents is that they give me clogged pores and breakouts. Tide didn't give me any breakouts, but it left me itchy as heck.

I think Tide and Cheer are both made by Proctor and Gamble. Does anyone know if Cheer is better for sensitive skin than Tide?

[jocelyndale]

I can't use Tide or Cheer. If you're sticking with mainstream brands, I have better luck with All F&C.

[Polliwog]

I can't use either one. I much prefer Charlie's Soap. It's cheaper, too.

[deditus]

I can only use:
Biokleen f & c
Kirkland (Costco) f & c
Charlie's soap

[MommyErin]

The difference between Cheer Free (which I LOVE) and Tide Free is that TF has an optical brightener in it and CF does not. We can't handle the TF either.

[azariahsmom]

My personal favorite is the melaleuca detergent. It's all natural, super concentrated (you use an eensy weensy bit for a large load), and very cost efficient.


http://www.melaleuca.com/ps/images_us/labels/4333.gif:

[Momtwice]

All Free and Clear is one that I can use.

[jyurina]

Stopped using Melaleuca after 5 years, cause I still had to use fabric softener. Sam with all, and wisk, etc etc. I use SoapNuts-economical, easy, they actually treat skin conditions, and they leave your clothes without ANY residue so they are softer than fabric softener will ever get them. www.maggiespureland.com

[rockportmama]

I have also switched to soapnuts. Previously we had used Tide Free -- smells give me headaches. I even made liquid from the used laundry soapnuts and am using that for shampoo, body wash, bath soak, hand soap, floor cleaner. A few days ago I decided to use up the last of my shampoo/conditioner and body wash so I'd have the bottles for soapnut liquid. My skin was SO dry and itchy (pregnant!) that I finally poured 1/4 cup soapnut liquid in the tub and soaked in it. All better! No more itchy!

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