How to Choose Toilet Paper for Sensitive Skin
How to Choose Toilet Paper for Sensitive Skin
Does your sensitive skin feel irritated when using toilet paper? Some toilet paper might contain textures that are too rough for your skin. Finding toilet paper for sensitive skin is all about products that provide comfort and softness such as the Cottonelle® Ultra Soft Toilet Paper.
Below, you’ll find out more about what you should look for as well as product highlights from our line.
Why Does Sensitive Skin Needs Special Care in Toilet Paper?
Sensitive skin is quite delicate. It can be easily irritated as well as prone to dryness and/or reactions. Before you buy, you want to make sure to do your research. Here’s more on what you should look for:
What Should You Look for In Good Toilet Paper?
When choosing products for sensitive skin, keep an eye out for certain qualities that deliver both comfort and safety. This includes the following:
Hypoallergenic Materials
Hypoallergenic toilet paper is essential for anyone with skin sensitivities. They offer a soft and kind experience that respects your skin’s delicate nature.
Softness
When it comes to comfort, nothing beats soft toilet paper for sensitive skin that can cushion each wipe.
How to Test Toilet Paper for Skin Sensitivity
A few quick tests can help you dodge irritation and discomfort while ensuring your pick is gentle and skin safe. Here’s how to put toilet paper to the test – and find your perfect match.
- Start with a Patch Test: Rub a small piece of toilet paper on the inside of your forearm. Wait 24 hours – if you notice redness or irritation, it’s not the one for you.
- Check for Hypoallergenic Labels: Look for keywords like “hypoallergenic” or “dermatologist tested.”
- Wet It and Feel the Texture: Dampen a section of the toilet paper to see how it holds up. Does it stay soft, or does it turn rough, shred, or feel abrasive? Mimicking real use can reveal a lot!
- Pay Attention After Use: After a few uses, check your skin for any signs of redness, dryness, or irritation. If something feels off, swap it out for a gentler alternative.
Cottonelle® Toilet Paper Options
Cottonelle® offers two types of toilet paper, depending on your needs.
Cottonelle® Ultra Soft Toilet Paper is designed to provide your skin comfort as well as softness. This toilet paper features soft CleaningRipples™ to leave you feeling comfortably dry as well as being 3x thicker and stronger than the leading value brand.
Cottonelle® Ultra Clean Toilet Paper also features CleaningRipples™ texture, designed to help you remove more at once*.
*vs. leading value brand
With Cottonelle®, your skin gets the comfort it deserves! Take our product quiz to get the right comfort for you with Cottonelle ®.
