What harm does fluorescent agent have on babies?

When it comes to fluorescent agents, many people don't know that this is a substance found in laundry detergent and laundry liquid. For adults, its harm is relatively small, but for infants and young children, it can cause skin damage. If there are some fluorescent agents left on the baby's clothes, it may cause some toxins to accumulate in the liver or other organs, which is relatively harmful to the baby. It can also easily induce skin allergies in the baby, leading to eczema, etc.

The harm of fluorescent agent to babies

For newborns, once the fluorescent agent combines with the protein in the body, it is difficult to excrete it. It should be noted that clothes, bibs, diapers and wet wipes containing fluorescent agents can cause serious consequences. If you are exposed to fluorescent agents for a long time, the toxicity will accumulate in the liver or other important organs, becoming a potential carcinogenic factor.

In addition, fluorescent agents may also be the invisible cause of baby eczema and diaper rash! If your baby suffers from eczema or diaper rash for a long time, parents should not ignore the commonly used laundry detergents, cleaning products, diapers, clothes, etc., as fluorescent agents may be at work!

What exactly is fluorescent agent ?

Fluorescent brightener is a general term for a class of fine chemicals that can absorb ultraviolet light in sunlight and then convert it into blue fluorescence visible to the naked eye. It compensates for and enhances the visual yellowing of white substrates (such as fabrics, paper, etc.) caused by the absorption of blue light, making clothes, paper, etc. look whiter and brighter. Fluorescent brighteners are widely used in paper, soap and laundry detergent.

How should I buy laundry detergent ?

The above gives you a brief introduction on what fluorescent agents are and the harm they can do to babies. So what should mothers pay attention to when buying laundry detergent for their babies? Sister Tong sorted out the following three points:

1. Buy laundry detergent specifically for babies and young children. I would like to remind everyone to choose big brands so that the product quality can be guaranteed!

2. Look at the recipe table. It is recommended to choose plant-based formulas for infant laundry detergent, which will reduce irritation to the baby's skin.

3. Be sure to wash your baby’s clothes several times. This way there will be less detergent residue on the clothes.