Hola! 👋💕
Are you one of those people who love to slip into new clothes straight from the store, feeling that brand-new vibe? 🛍️👗 Well, hold on to your hangers because I've got some info that might make you rethink that habit! 😲👀
The thing about new clothes is, you're not the first one to have handled them or tried them on - even if you bought them online! 😱💻 And that means you could be exposing yourself to, well, other people's stuff.
According to Donald Belsito, a professor of dermatology, unwashed clothes can sometimes be the culprits behind lice or even scabies! Yikes, right? 😬🙅♀️ And if you think that's icky, there's more! New clothes can also carry traces of fungus - just another reason to give them a good wash before you rock that outfit. 🚿🧼
Now, before you panic, Dr. Will Kirby, another dermatologist, points out that the risk of catching viruses or infections from unwashed garments is "very, very slim". But slim isn't none, so why take the risk? 😏🤷♀️
Here's another wrinkle - quite literally! Practically all clothing is treated with chemicals that can irritate your skin or even be absorbed by your body. 😳💔 Dermatologist Lindsey Bordone explains that these chemicals, like formaldehyde, can even trigger dermatitis or eczema outbreaks. 😱👎
So, my dear fashionistas, it seems like the smart move is to toss those new clothes in the wash before you wear them. 🚿👕 It might dull the thrill of "new clothes", but I promise, being itch-free and healthier is way more fab! 😁💕
Drop your thoughts and tips below on this one, fam! Have you ever had a bad experience with new clothes? Or do you have any great laundry tips to share? Let's chat! 📝💬
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