My soap contains NO Triclosan: an endocrine inhibitor and main anti-bacterial agent in commercial soaps. Use naturally anti-bacterial, anti-viral and antifungal raw honey and essential oils instead! Amounts of triclosan in hand sanitizer are not even regulated! From David Suzuki: Health and Environmental Hazards Triclosan can pass through skin i and is suspected of interfering with hormone function (endocrine disruption). ii U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists detected triclosan in the urine of nearly 75 per cent of those tested (2,517 people ages six years and older). iii The European Union classifies triclosan as irritating to the skin and eyes, and as very toxic to aquatic organisms, noting that it may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. iv Environment Canada likewise categorized triclosan as potentially toxic to aquatic organisms, bioaccumulative, and persistent. In other words, it doesnt easily degrade and can build up in the environment after it has been rinsed down the shower drain. In the environment, triclosan also reacts to form dioxins, which bioaccumulate and are toxic. v The extensive use of triclosan in consumer products may contribute to antibiotic-resistant bacteria. vi The Canadian Medical Association has called for a ban on antibacterial consumer products, such as those containing triclosan.
Posted on: Sun, 02 Mar 2014 14:36:30 +0000
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