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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Why Not Use Antibacterial Soaps? Via the Allergy Queen Blog

Fall Allergy season is now upon us. I recently found this blog with great info for allergy sufferers. Deborah Mumm explains why not to use antibacterial soaps. For more info visit here. 


MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2011

Why NOT to use Antibacterial Soaps?




As a community we tend to overuse antibacterial soaps and hand sanitizers. What is wrong with them?

The antimicrobial chemical triclosan in antibacterial soaps is believed to disrupt thyroid function and hormone levels in people; when it mixes into waste water, it can cause sex changes in aquatic life. And health experts believe that overuse of this and other antibacterial chemicals is promoting the growth of bacteria that are resistant to antibacterial treatment.

Better alternative: Good old-fashioned soap and warm water will kill just as many germs, studies have shown. If you must use a hand sanitizer, pick one that’s alcohol-based and doesn’t list triclosan or other chemicals on its label.

Deborah Mumm
Healthy Environments Inc
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3 comments:

  1. HoneyMay 11, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    How can it be? does the medical expert confirm about this issue?

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  2. SpencerMay 16, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Oh? How come the hand sanitizers are also can cause allergies?

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  3. antibacterial soapJune 13, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    hi very nice blog and very nice information.I couldn’t agree more. In fact the whole issue about saying your soap is natural but using synthetic fragrance is one of my particular pet peeves! Thanks for backing me up.

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