Biological washing powders do not aggravate eczema, doctors said last night. British researchers said the widely-held view that the enzyme-enhanced detergents are harsher on the skin is a myth. They ...

In their quest for understanding the underlying triggers of eczema, many doctors focus on detergents much more than other causatives potentially allergic to patients’ skin. Three British hospitals ...

Enzymes are used widely in our everyday lives. Like tiny soldiers, enzymes in washing powder work to dismantle fat stains from clothing, just as they are used to transform straw into bioethanol or act ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When shopping for a laundry detergent, the array of choices is baffling. All of the products will likely get your laundry somewhat ...

It has long been suggested that biological powders and liquid detergents, which contain enzymes that "digest" dirt and stains, can irritate the skin or aggravate eczema. The suspicion is thought to ...

What do biological washing powders, beer and stone-washed denim have in common? The answer is protein molecules called enzymes, which speed up chemical processes and enable us to do everyday chores ...

When shopping for a laundry detergent, the array of choices is baffling. All of the products will likely make your laundry somewhat cleaner. But what gets the best outcome for your clothes and your ...