How to Stop Orange Bleaching From Ruining Your Towels
You don’t need to quit your skincare routine. You just need a few adjustments.
What Actually Works
- Switch to white towels: bleaching won’t show, so nothing looks “ruined.”
- Let products absorb fully: wait a few minutes before touching towels or clothes.
- Wash hands thoroughly: especially after applying acne treatments.
- Use dedicated face/skincare towels: isolate the damage to a few items.
Once I made these changes, the problem stopped completely.
No more mystery spots. No more ruined towels.
The Takeaway
The orange marks weren’t random.
They weren’t dirty water.
They weren’t bad detergent.
They were a product doing exactly what it was designed to do—just not where you expected it.
Understanding that didn’t just save my future towels.
It changed how I think about everyday habits and the quiet ways they affect the things we own.
If your brand-new towels are suddenly turning orange, you’re not alone—and now you know exactly why it’s happening.
