Antibacterial products contain toxin Triclosan
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Go figure, in our germophobe nation, many people use antibacterial products. Over the last few years, it’s come to public light that really these products are no better than regular soap and water. If the active ingredient in your antibacterial product is Triclosan, as it is in half of all hand soaps, then you are exposing yourself (and your family) to this toxic chemical.In a press release, EWG states:
“Triclosan has been linked to cancer in lab animals, has been targeted for removal from some stores in Europe for its health and environmental risks, and the American Medical Association recommends against its use in the home. It is also linked to liver and inhalation toxicity, and low levels of triclosan may disrupt the thyroid hormone system. Thyroid hormones are essential to proper growth and development, particularly for brain growth in utero and during infancy.
Triclosan breaks down into very toxic chemicals, including a form of dioxin; methyl triclosan, which is acutely toxic to aquatic life; and chloroform, a carcinogen formed when triclosan mixes with tap water that has been treated with chlorine. Scientists surveyed 85 U.S. rivers and streams, and found traces of triclosan in more than half.”
The EWG published its own study and provides a guide on triclosan and how to avoid it and its cousin triclocarban.
This toxin poses a risk to everyone, but mostly fetuses, infants and young children. It’s found in many everyday products – such as cutting boards, shower curtains, credit cards, baby bibs, counter tops, soap and more. It can be passed by a mother to a fetus and to her infant through her breast milk.
It’s best to just avoid this toxin by reading product labels and using the EWG guide on where to look for and how to avoid it.
Once again, the FDA is failing to protect us from toxins. Several stores in Europe are looking into banning all products containing triclosan.
I use Dr. Bronner’s soap and love it. I have eczema and it’s mild on my skin. I like the baby mild soap , but there are many other “flavors” including Hemp Eucalyptus, and Hemp Lavender; and they also have liquid versions such as Hemp Almond, Hemp Tea Tree or Hemp Peppermint.
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regjoeschmo
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Ever remember that experiment in high school biology where you put ant-biotics in a petri dish full of bacteria?? It causes a ring to form of a resistant strain.... We are breeding new and stronger bacteria rather than letting our bodies defend against them naturally. Just as alot of vaccines are actually making the human race succeptable to basic illnesses.
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regjoeschmo
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Becky6378
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Geeze, I heard about this years ago, and I always check the ingredients in the products I buy to make sure they don't contain triclosan. Why are they still using it in everything???
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Becky6378
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Kiri
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Our bodies were BUILT to withstand germs
...not toxins! Whenever you have to use something unnatural to fight something natural it seems like it always leads to trouble. - 1 year ago
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Kiri
