There’s A Frog Disruptor In My Soap

I actively avoid soaps and cleansers that claim to be anti-bacterial for the reasons listed above. But looking at this list I realize I still regularly use at least 3 products that have Triclosan (before today I didn't know the name of the offending ingredient). If anything these manufacturers should be required to warn consumers that a product contains anti-bacterial agents. Until then Triclosan is one more thing I will look out for on labels!

I'll point out that the purpose of the Clearasil face wash is to kill the germs that cause acne; it needs to have antibiotics to function properly. I don't know whether it needs this particular antibiotic, but it does need them.

i only use ORGANIC soaps and cleansers. they are much safer and they clean just as good.

I've only got one of those "offenders" in my house, and it's just been introduced to the other harmful, toxin-laden chemicals that I store in a box until my municipality begins taking them in for proper disposal (because pouring them down the sink or putting them into the landfill will still release the triclosan).

A note about the necessity of antibacterial chemicals in acne washes; alcohol and a number of peroxides (such as benzoyl peroxide) work just as well, as does salicylic acid (which can be derived from an elm bark).

One of the authors of the study is my biochemistry professor, and she gave our class an excellent lecture about triclosan and why we should really make an effort to avoid products that contain this nasty endocrine disrupter.

The worst problem with triclosan is not its use on soaps. In fact, triclosan is used in deodorants and also in a huge category os producst from Brazilian perfum industry called "deo-colony". The exposition of the environmmmet due to these lasta two categories (deodorants and deo-colony) are much more important than its use in sopas and cleansing products.

Greetings! Since the beginning of history, God has been revealing events to come to His people. On June 19, 2008 the Lord strongly impressed on me the need for His people to educate themselves concerning the products they buy and consume. I am writing this because I believe the Lord is warning His people of days to come. There are certain chemicals found in everyday products that are going to wreak havoc on our environment and well-being. One such chemical is Triclosan. Triclosan is an excellent product when used to protect healthcare providers treating patients with contagious diseases, such as medical professionals who are working in third-world countries during serious disease outbreaks. It can be a lifesaver to medical workers under those circumstances; however, the use of triclosan has not been tightly regulated, and it is now being overused in many products you and I use every day.

The warning cry is that this chemical and similar compounds will end up killing us if we continue to misuse and overuse them. Overuse puts us all at risk at contracting antibiotic-resistant superbugs, and individually, triclosan-based products weaken our immune systems. Please do not use or purchase triclosan-based products.

I hope you will take the time to read this brief message about the dangers of the chemical Triclosan and similar tricloson-like products (such as Triclocarban and quaternary ammonium compounds):

*Triclosan is found in hundreds of common everyday products, including nearly half of all commercial soaps.

*It is used so frequently that triclosan has made its way into the human body - a Swedish study found triclosan in human breast milk in three out of five women.

*Numerous studies have found that triclosan promotes the emergence of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics.

*Dioxin, a highly carcinogenic, endocrine disrupting compound, may be formed during the manufacturing process of triclosan, and thus is a likely contaminant. More alarmingly, researchers found that when sunlight is shined on triclosan in water and on fabric, a portion of triclosan is transformed into dioxin. Because of its ubiquitous nature, the conversion to dioxin is of major concern.

*Triclosan is one of the most frequently detected compounds in rivers, streams, and other bodies of water, often in high concentrations. Triclosan is highly toxic to a number of different types of algae. Since algae are the primary producers in many aquatic ecosystems, high levels of triclosan may have destructive effects on aquatic ecosystems.

*The American Medical Association took an official stance against adding antimicrobials to consumer products in 2000 and has repeatedly urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to better regulate these chemicals.
For more information google.com: "Triclosan."

The single most important thing you can do in your life is to establish a personal relationship with Jesus, in which He is your personal Lord and Savior. If you have not yet accepted Jesus into your life, you can do so now, by praying this prayer:

"Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus is the Messiah and He died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. Amen."

Blessings to you,

Rev. K. L. Maines

Rev. K. L. Maines

Duly Ordained Pastor/Evangelist

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Triclosan is found in the following products:
Soaps:
* Dial® Liquid Soap* Softsoap® Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap* Tea Tree Therapy™ Liquid Soap* Provon® Soap* Clearasil® Daily Face Wash* Dermatologica® Skin Purifying Wipes* Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser* DermaKleen™ Antibacterial Lotion Soap* Naturade Aloe Vera 80® Antibacterial Soap* CVS Antibacterial Soap* pHisoderm Antibacterial Skin Cleanser
Dental Care:
* Colgate Total®; Breeze™ Triclosan Mouthwash* Reach® Antibacterial Toothbrush* Janina Diamond Whitening Toothpaste
Cosmetics:
* Supre® Café Bronzer™* TotalSkinCare Makeup Kit* Garden Botanika® Powder Foundation* Mavala Lip Base* Jason Natural Cosmetics* Blemish Cover Stick* Movate® Skin Litening Cream HQ* Paul Mitchell Detangler Comb* Revlon ColorStay LipSHINE Lipcolor Plus Gloss* Dazzle
Deodorant:
* Old Spice High Endurance Stick Deodorant* Right Guard Sport Deodorant* Queen Helene® Tea Trea Oil Deodorant and Aloe Deodorant* Nature De France Le Stick Natural Stick Deodorant* DeCleor Deodorant Stick* Epoch® Deodorant with Citrisomes* X Air Maximum Strength Deodorant
Other Personal Care Products:
* Gillette® Complete Skin Care MultiGel Aerosol Shave Gel* Murad Acne Complex® Kit®* Diabet-x™ Cream* T.Taio™ sponges and wipes* Aveeno Therapeutic Shave Gel
First Aid:
* SyDERMA® Skin Protectant plus First Aid Antiseptic* Solarcaine®* First Aid Medicated Spray;Nexcare™ First Aid* Skin Crack Care* First Aid/Burn Cream* HealWell® Night Splint* 11-1X1: Universal Cervical Collar with Microban
Kitchenware:
* Farberware® Microban Steakknife Set and Cutting Boards* Franklin Machine Products FMP Ice Cream Scoop SZ 20 Microban* Hobart Semi-Automatic Slicer* Chix® Food Service Wipes with Microban* Compact Web Foot® Wet Mop Heads
Computer Equipment:
* Fellowes Cordless Microban Keyboard and Microban Mouse Pad
Clothes:
* Teva® Sandals* Merrell Shoes* Sabatier Chef's Apron* Dickies Socks* Fruit of the Loom Socks* Biofresh® Socks
Children's Toys:
* Playskool® :o Stack 'n Scoop Whaleo Rockin' Radioo Hourglasso Sounds Around Drivero Roll 'n' Rattle Ballo Animal Sounds Phoneo Busy Beads Palo Pop 'n' Spin Topo Lights 'n' Surprise Laptop
Other:
* Bionare® Cool Mist Humidifier* Microban® All Weather Reinforced Hose* Thomasville® Furniture* Deciguard AB Ear Plugs* Bauer® 5000 Helmet* Aquatic Whirlpools* Miller Paint Interior Paint* QVC® Collapsible 40-Can Cooler* Holmes Foot Buddy™ Foot Warmer* Blue Mountain Wall Coverings* California Paints®* EHC AMRail Escalator Handrails* Dupont™ Air Filters* Durelle™ Carpet Cushions* Advanta One Laminate Floors* San Luis Blankets* J Cloth® towels* JERMEX mops

Source: BeyondPesticides.org

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