Your Antibacterial Soap Could Be Harming You

Every time you wash your hands using antibacterial soap you probably feel good because you're not spreading bugs. But check the bottle and you'll probably find the soap contains triclosan—a chemical that has just been shown to impair muscle function in humans.

http://gizmodo.com/5934895/your-antibacterial-soap-could-be-harming-you

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By ydlov12• 15 Aug 2012 21:16

It's called irony.

By Knight Returns• 15 Aug 2012 16:49

The chemical is also getting washed finally and thus not coming in touch with the muscles anyway...is there still a problem?

We touch so many toxins when we work outside but our skin doesn't allow them to enter our body. How is this chemical different to other toxins?

By Bachus• 15 Aug 2012 16:39

Time to stop washing our hands!

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Your Antibacterial Soap Could Be Harming You

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