The truth is, those orange marks aren’t stains at all. They’re color loss. One of the most common causes is a popular ingredient found in acne creams, gels, and spot treatments—benzoyl peroxide. When this ingredient touches towels or pillowcases, it doesn’t just leave residue; it actually removes dye, leaving behind bright orange or yellow patches that can’t be washed away. The color doesn’t transfer from something else—it’s literally bleached out. That means even clean, freshly washed towels can develop marks if they come into contact with skin or hair products containing peroxide.
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