½ million Danes can't handle perfume.

It seems, by interpreting the hieroglyphs in Egyptian tombs from 3000 BC, that a Pharaoh died of an allergic shock after a wasp sting. So allergy is not a new invention. However, in the last 20-30 years, there has been an explosive increase in the number of allergy cases. The fact is that at least 40% of all schoolchildren have some form of allergy.
In total, one in four people in Denmark suffer from allergy and hypersensitivity. Of these, 500,000 cannot tolerate perfume.

What is an allergy?

Simply put, with an allergic reaction, the body's immune system isn't working as it should. It reacts to various elements in our surroundings that should normally be completely harmless.
An example of this could be a child who gets an asthma attack after cuddling a cat. What one is allergic to and what symptoms one gets can vary greatly from person to person.

Why is the number of allergy cases increasing?

Nobody knows for sure. One of the many possible reasons being discussed is that we are exposed to far more chemical substances today than before. Every year, countless new chemical substances appear that our bodies have to learn to live with.
Today, more and more children are affected by allergies at a very early age. An illness that they often end up dragging around with them for the rest of their lives. As parents, it is important to protect the child from contact with allergenic substances as early in the child's life as possible.

Why avoid perfume – even “genuine”?

Around 5000 different fragrances are found and used in perfume. Some are natural fragrances extracted from, for example, plants, mosses, and wood. Others are chemically produced. You can become allergic to both the natural and the chemically produced fragrances. "Naturally" produced perfume can therefore be just as allergenic as chemically produced. Each perfume can consist of 100 different fragrances.

Does clean laundry itch?

A child who develops an allergy will usually suffer from eczema. This appears as a slightly raised red skin. After a while, red itchy patches with small blisters will appear. If it is severe, the child may also have asthma attacks. Usually, a hospital will test whether the child is allergic and find out what affects it. Something that may contain allergy
inducing chemical substances is detergents.

How do you get rid of the pest?

When it comes to allergies, it's all about avoiding the substance that triggers the allergy. Of course, skipping detergent altogether isn't really an option, but you can use TexCare instead. The ingredients in TexCare have been assessed by a specialist, who, based on current knowledge, has determined that TexCare does not contain substances known to cause hypersensitivity or allergies. TexCare is available unscented. It's composed of as few and as carefully selected substances as possible and doesn't contain unnecessary additives. This is the best we can currently do for children and adults who suffer from hypersensitivity or want to prevent it from developing.

The declaration is an extra guarantee.

For extra safety, TexCare bottles have a precise ingredient list, so if you're unsure, you can take the bottle to your doctor, who can then assess the contents.

A choice for the best of you and your child...

Maybe you already knew quite a bit about allergies – that they're on the rise among kids, and once they flare up, they're tough to handle. Now you also know that your choice of laundry detergent plays a big role.

SOURCE: Asthma-Allergy Association