answer:There are specialty detergents, such as Woolite for delicates and Dreft for baby clothing, but pretty much all of the others are suitable for general purposes. Each may have slightly different ingredients, so if you have sensitive skin you might have to experiment with several to find one that works for you. Same goes for fragrances. I have extremely sensitive skin, even detergents designed for sensitive skin give me hives. I tried a bunch, and ended up having to use a detergent that isn’t all that great when it comes to cleaning, but doesn’t bother my skin. I use Arm & Hammer.