hautsympathisch
Translation
skin-friendly, gentle on the skin, hypoallergenic
Examples
Diese Creme ist sehr hautsympathisch.
This cream is very skin-friendly.
Ich benutze nur hautsympathische Seife.
I only use skin-friendly soap.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is skin-friendly This soap is skin-friendly.
a skin-friendly ((noun)) I'm looking for a skin-friendly detergent.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hautfreundlich, sanft, mild; Antonyms: hautreizend (skin-irritating)
Etymology
Composed of 'Haut' (skin) and 'sympathisch' (sympathetic, likeable). Literally 'sympathetic to the skin'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a product that has 'sympathy' for your skin, meaning it's gentle and won't cause irritation. Often seen on cosmetics and textiles.