Is Antibacterial Soap Unsafe?
This time around, they’re talking about the actual ingredients, namely triclosan. An article in Reuters this morning states, “The FDA noted that there was no evidence that triclosan could be harmful to people but noted that an animal study showed the chemical may alter hormone regulation and several other lab studies showed that bacteria may be able to evolve resistance to triclosan in a way that can help them also resist antibiotics.” Perhaps there’s no evidence of the harmfulness on people because no people were tested? This is not mentioned, but it makes me wonder. But whether it’s safe or it’s not, I always find some peace of mind by taking the natural road first. That’s why I thought I’d share a few natural alternatives to antibacterial soaps. Start out with the natural course, and it very rarely leads you to scary questions and breaking news later. So what herbs are antibacterial? There are too many to list here, but some of the most common are: lavender, rosemary, garlic, and pe
