It’s the flu season now. Can antibacterial soap really keep you away from the flu? Antibacterial soaps may not be more effective than ordinary soaps, and may even contain chemicals that are harmful to the human body, according to the report of the American women’s health magazine.
Dr. Anthony, associate professor of Microbiology at Cornell University in the United States, said that labeling a product as “antibacterial” means that the product contains a specific bactericidal ingredient. The common additives are triclosan and triclosan. However, all ordinary soaps already have bactericidal effects, and there is no need to add antibacterial ingredients.
Researchers have found that the chemicals added to antibacterial soaps may interfere with the hormone work of the human body. Experts are also worried that long-term use of antibacterial soap will cause bacteria to develop resistance to antibiotics.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a regulation requiring soap manufacturers to provide them with authentic and reliable scientific data to prove the efficacy and safety of their products. In addition, these manufacturers also need to prove that these soaps containing antibacterial chemical ingredients are more effective than ordinary soaps in preventing and treating diseases.
In the consumer report of the US FDA, experts remind consumers to pay attention to the potential hazards contained in the chemical components of the antibacterial ingredients. It is suggested that consumers can use ordinary soap without triclosan, triclosan or other antibacterial ingredients in the ingredients list.
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