Good hygiene is essential but just in case you needed any more convincing about the dangers of using antibacterial soap then this article by Joseph Stromberg is a great guide to understanding why they're not great for our health or for our environment and what the best alternatives are.
Here is a quick outline of the five reasons but I recommend reading the full article below.
- Antibacterial soaps are no more effective than conventional soap and water.
- They have the potential to create antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- The soaps could act as endocrine disruptors.
- The soaps might lead to other health problems, too.
- Antibacterial soaps are bad for the environment.
