How clothing materials influence on your skin condition

The feel of the fabric and its effect on the skin is crucial. Our skin is in contact with materials all day and all night long. If you want to have clean and healthy skin you should think about what you dress and what textile you use (first of all I mean the material of your towels and bedclothes). Here you can find some tips.

The basic choice is between synthetic or natural fabrics. Synthetic fabrics are produced by the chemical processing of petroleum. These polyurethrane materials have a number of practical advantages such as stable colouring and durability, but they are not good for sensitive skin. Nylon has been shown in clinical studies to aggravate the condition causing greater discomfort and itch than cotton.

Natural fabrics are derived from plant fibres, eg cotton and linen, or animal fibres, eg wool and silk. Let’s analyze their individual characteristics. This can help us to choose between synthetic or natural clothing materials.

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