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Topic: bath talk: bar soap? body wash? or what else?
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Sun 01/26/14 06:48 AM


I think it's more about the active ingredients in the soap, which does the harm, as in most products. In large doses, common components in antibacterial soaps like triclosan and triclocarban can do some harmful effects. Studies have been done about this and I read it, so I know that can happen. I am, after all, a chili cheese fries connoisseur.


Oh.. so i should avoid products with those?


Well, the issue is still being looked at, although FDA has already issued some prerequisites to the companies in the industry. And I do quote when I say that some data have suggested that long-term exposure to certain active ingredients used in antibacterial products -- for example, triclosan (liquid soaps) and triclocarban (bar soaps)-- could pose health risks, such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects.

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Sun 01/26/14 07:13 AM



I think it's more about the active ingredients in the soap, which does the harm, as in most products. In large doses, common components in antibacterial soaps like triclosan and triclocarban can do some harmful effects. Studies have been done about this and I read it, so I know that can happen. I am, after all, a chili cheese fries connoisseur.


Oh.. so i should avoid products with those?


Well, the issue is still being looked at, although FDA has already issued some prerequisites to the companies in the industry. And I do quote when I say that some data have suggested that long-term exposure to certain active ingredients used in antibacterial products -- for example, triclosan (liquid soaps) and triclocarban (bar soaps)-- could pose health risks, such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects.


Thats really good to know. Thankyou! I may try to research more about those i guess. :) :smile:

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Sun 01/26/14 07:25 AM
Edited by red_lace on Sun 01/26/14 07:26 AM

Thats really good to know. Thankyou! I may try to research more about those i guess. :) :smile:


You're welcome, dearie. :)

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