Sensitive Skin, Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent
A mainstream liquid laundry detergent designed for sensitive skin, free of dyes, perfumes, and preservatives. Comes in a plastic bottle.
How scores are calculated
Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.
Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?
Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?
Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.
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Last updated: April 8, 2026
EWG rating of 'D' due to concerns about several ingredients and poor ingredient disclosure. Contains plastic packaging.
Why We Rated It This Way
Arm & Hammer's Sensitive Skin, Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent is made from Water, C12-15 Pareth-9, Acrylic Polymer, Stilbene-Triazine Derivative, Alcohol Ether Sulfate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Alcohol Ethoxylates (C10-16), Enzymes, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Coconut Fatty Acid, Ethanol Alcohol Denatured, Biodegradable Anionic Surfactants, Biodegradable Nonionic Surfactants.. Certifications: SkinSAFE Certified.
Chemical & Health Analysis
Each chemical of concern is broken down below — what it is, where it comes from in this product, what it does to the body, and who is most at risk.
Various plastic chemicals
Arm & Hammer Sensitive Skin, Free & Clear Liquid Laundry Detergent
Environment (SOME concerns), potential for skin irritation from undisclosed ingredients.
All health claims are based on published, peer-reviewed research from the NIH, WHO, IARC, and peer-reviewed journals. This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
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