I think most of us just assume that by using an antibacterial soap, our hands are cleaner, but there are rules and side effects that you may not know about. Nowadays, we use antibacterial soap in the ...

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there isn’t evidence to show that over-the-counter (OTC) antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water ...

It’s hot out, you’re sweaty and you probably have some body odor. But I’m here to set the record straight: You don’t need antibacterial soap for that. Apparently it’s a necessary reminder after a post ...

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Antibacterial soap containing triclosan, the most commonly used active antiseptic ingredient in soap, may be no more effective than plain soap at killing bacteria, according to a paper published in ...

The University of Texas student government and Canadian leaders say no. Many environmentalists and scientists agree. The concern is triclosan, an antibacterial chemical used for more than 30 years in ...

PSA: This Type of Soap Can Damage Your Skin originally appeared on Parade. When shopping for soap or body wash to use in the shower, how do you decide which one to buy? Do you simply reach for the ...

The Food and Drug Administration proposed a new rule today that would require manufacturers behind products like Cetaphil, Dial, and Softsoap to prove that antibacterial soaps are safe for long-term ...

WASHINGTON -- It's a chemical that's been in U.S. households for more than 40 years, from the body wash in your bathroom shower to the knives on your kitchen counter to the bedding in your baby's ...

A quick search for "antibacterial soap" on many online retailers' websites will bring up dozens of products, some of which appear to contain an active ingredient that has been banned from the market.

The antibacterial soap market was valued at $3.7 billion in 2020, and is estimated to reach $6.9 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2021 to 2030. The North America region was the highest ...