Antibacterial Soap Does More Harm than Good

Looking around this era, you will notice one thing - many parents and children are afraid of bacteria and pollution, sperm phobia. Since the outbreak of recent H1N1 influenza, many people are increasing the use of antibacterial soap so that they will not get sick or get sick. Antimicrobial products include hand bags made of plastic bags, toothpastes, detergents and detergents for personal care products, and are on the list. However, these products have been harming more than good for people using them in their daily lives these days.

Antibacterial soaps such as those containing triclosan are less sterilizing than normal soap. Using antimicrobial soap may even produce bacteria that are resistant to the antibacterial agent of the product and will make it difficult to kill these bacteria in the future. In 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration announced the regulation that commercial antiseptics and detergents containing most antimicrobial active ingredients (including triclosan and triclocarban) can not be sold to consumers. These products include liquid, foam and gel hand soap, soap and shower gel.

It is important to remember that the target of antimicrobial soap is bacteria. Bacteria are caused by viruses. Antimicrobial soap is not as effective against virus as normal soap. The use and friction of surfactants causes viruses and bacteria to slide off the hand without killing the bacteria. Conventional soaps are therefore effective in broadening the infection without increasing the risk of exposure to triclosan or other chemicals added to the antimicrobial product. It is best to avoid alcohol based disinfectants. These products will greatly reduce the bacterial diversity of the skin. Elimination of naturally occurring protected species increases the possibility of carrying potential pathogens by reducing diversity. 34

After seeing this video, after examining the host and YouTube channel, I am sure that antimicrobial soap will be more harmful than good. I do not know that antimicrobial soap ingredients may interfere with the endocrine system. It may also cause allergies. Video content is very rich. It lists strong evidence that using antimicrobial agents is a waste of time and money. This video should be shared so that more people can see and stop the use of antimicrobial soap