Danger of using Antibacterial/Antiseptic Soaps

We all know the importance of washing our hands with soap in order to avoid spreading germs, there for, it is the general belief that antibacterial/Antiseptic help the family reduce your risk of getting infections and germs.

Antibacterial/Antiseptic Soaps is define as any cleaning product to which active antimicrobial ingredients have been added. In case you don't know, Antibacterial/antiseptic Soaps only kill bacteria but not the viruses.

Antibacterial/antiseptic Soaps contain chemical ingredients such as "Triclosan". Triclosan is one of the active ingredient used in Antibacterial/Antiseptic Soaps,triclosan led to build up of staph aureus bacteria in the nose and other parts of the body which may led to an increased in risk of infection, amputation and even death (especially after a surgery).


Increase In Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

It has been medically proven that overuse of antibiotics may cause increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria "superbugs." Once these bacterial killing products are overused, we overexpose our bodies to more bacteria and it give these bacteria great chance to build up more resistance.

Not Environmental Friendly

Antibacterial/antiseptic Soaps has negative impact on the environment. Frequently use of antibacterial chemicals, has led to a lot of triclosan gets flushed down the drain and into the water system, which end up in waterways, in sludge spread on agricultural fields, and possibly on agricultural produce (it can disrupt algae’s ability to perform photosynthesis).

Hormone Disruption

Triclosan interferes with important hormone functions – that can directly affect the immune and reproductive systems, as well as the brain. It also disrupt the body’s ability to uptake thyroid hormone and estrogen regulation processes in the body.

Impaired muscle function

Research shown that chemicals from Antibacterial/antiseptic Soaps can penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream and may hinders human muscle contractions in the cells, as well as muscle activity.

Increasing the risk of allergies

Researchers argued that triclosan commonly found in Antibacterial/antiseptic products causes mutations, which may lead to food allergies.




In conclusion, the best way not to get sick is to wash your hands three times a day and avoid touching mucous membranes. i strongly recommend the use non-triclosan liquid or bar soap with warm or cold water.