Germophobes everywhere delighted when triclosan entered the marketplace. Then it was shown that it's no better at disposing of germs than regular soap and water. Another study found that it is a hormone-disruptor. Still, antibacterial soaps containing triclosan are ubiquitous in this country. Now, a new study points to the possibility that it has a weakening effect on human heart and muscle cells: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/aug/13/news/la-heb-triclosan-antibacterial-soap-20120813
The list of the products that contain triclosan is long and, in some cases, surprising ~ even shocking (Revlon ColorStay lipcolor plus gloss, for heaven's sake?!?): http://drbenkim.com/articles/triclosan-products.htm
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