ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hypoallergenic

Hypoallergenic means something that is less likely to cause allergies. It's like a superhero that helps people who are allergic to things like cats or dust.

Let's say you have a friend who is allergic to cats. If they spend time around cats, they might start sneezing, their eyes might get itchy, and they might even have a hard time breathing. That's because their body thinks the cat is a bad guy and starts fighting against it.

But what if there was a special kind of cat that didn't make your friend feel sick? That's what a hypoallergenic cat is. It's like a good guy cat that your friend's body won't try to fight.

It's the same with other things that people are allergic to. If they use hypoallergenic products, like soap or lotion, their body won't get mad and start fighting them.

So, hypoallergenic just means something that's good for people who have allergies because it won't make them feel sick.