Anti-Bacterial Soaps Do More Harm Than Good.

ROLCAM

Anti-Bacterial Soaps Do More Harm Than Good.

If you think anti-bacterial soaps are somehow "better" because they kill bacteria, there's something you should know: They don't protect you from anything. In fact, they may increase your risk of allergies, including asthma.

What's more, there's no proof these soaps are more effective against germs than regular soap. Even the conservative American Medical Association agrees. Myron Genel, chairman of the AMA's Council on Scientific Affairs, had this to say, "There's no evidence that [anti-bacterial soaps] do any good and there's reason to suspect that they could contribute to a problem by helping to create antibiotic-resistant bacteria."

You see, anti-bacterial soaps kill off only weak strains of bacteria, leaving the strong ones to multiply. So when you use these soaps, you're actually contributing to the cultivation of new strains of super-strong bacteria.

What's more, you don't need to protect yourself from common bacteria. Your body has a natural relationship with the bacteria you encounter in your daily life - both the good and the bad. By fighting off the bad guys, your immune system gets stronger and more resilient.

Keep in mind that your skin is your body's largest organ. It will absorb whatever you put on it - including the antibiotics in anti-bacterial soaps. So choose regular soaps instead - those made with natural ingredients and without the addition of dyes or other chemicals.
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Roland Camilleri

Moderator

Sydney , Australia.