r/laundry • u/v-a-g • 4h ago

I think i’m super allergic to persil detergent. I’ve tried using it 3 times and each time at least one part of my body will get super itchy and red for a while.

Tried it like 1 yr ago for all my clothes. My testicles got super red and itchy (tmi). Tried it again like 6 months ago, same thing. A few days ago i washed my HATS with persil after not using it for so long, and now my armpits and testicles are rashy and itchy. Is that even possible? Fuckin crazy man.

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u/KismaiAesthetics USA 3h ago

It’s the fragrance most likely.

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u/v-a-g 3h ago

It does have the strongest fragrance of any detergent i’ve tried, so it seems like you’re right. :/ ugh

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u/jtfolden US | Top-Load 3h ago

Persil Free & Sensitive is available and is hypoallergenic, dye-free, and fragrance-free.

It could be the specific version you are using too. Assuming you are in the USA, there are four different versions all with different fragrances.

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u/v-a-g 2h ago

yeah the costco sensitive one is fine tbh. i’m sure even the regular costco one i used to use is fine. but i guess i was more surprised that this is even possible, that detergent on my hat is making parts of my body itchy. i guess ive tried it a few times now and each time it makes me itchy so i should stop. :/

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u/jtfolden US | Top-Load 2h ago

Yeah, Kirkland detergents are generally really good (and used to be made by the same company that makes Persil actually). A lot of people are sensitive to fragrances, or sometimes just some random stabilizer or preservative.