Hand Wash
Triclosan hand washes should be off your shelf. Why? Read on.
What is Triclosan?
Triclosan is an antimicrobial chemical that has been part of hundreds of products, right from hand soaps, and body washes to toothpastes and kitchenware. It was originally developed for use in the healthcare industry. Gradually, it found its way into a whole gamut of consumer products — hand wash, toothpaste, and many more.
Such products claim that triclosan is effective against many different bacteria, as well as some fungi and protozoa. It is studied to serve as an antiseptic, preservative and disinfectant.
At high concentrations, triclosan interferes with the outer membrane that protects bacteria. Triclosan makes this membrane permeable, enabling it to penetrate it and kill the microorganism. At lower concentrations, triclosan slows down drastically several important biochemical reactions inside the bacteria, altering its infection-inducing capacity.
But this ingredient has become controversial in recent times. Why? Because while triclosan is studied to help kill harmful bacteria, some research studies have evidence that it might pose health risks.
Accordingly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled against the use of triclosan in certain body washes and bar soaps.
What kind of health concerns are we talking of?
Some studies have shown that exposure to high doses of triclosan hand wash may:
Increase the risk of allergy sensitization.
Alter endocrine function, affecting oestrogen, testosterone, and thyroid hormone levels.
Contribute to making bacteria unaffected by antibiotics. This resistance may impact the effectiveness of antibiotics. Such cross-resistance if occurring in real situations could have severe consequences for public health.
Weakening of the immune system.
Increase the chances of developing allergies, asthma and eczema in children when used at an early age.
Increase the propensity of developing cancerous growth in the body.
Affect the reproductive system.
What do we infer?
Claims of triclosan-containing products promoting good health are misleading. Triclosan does not provide any additional health benefits.
On the contrary, it poses risks to human health. Imagine what a triclosan hand wash would do to your health!
So, if you are storing triclosan-containing products, such as handwash on the shelves of your restaurants, workplaces or any other place for public usage, you are actually doing a disservice to your customers and employees.
What’s the Alternative?
In today’s times when every second day, we read cases of Omicron spiking and the threat of COVID variants looming, we certainly need to use antibacterial hand washes to safeguard ourselves. But using triclosan hand wash would mean jumping into a swarm to escape from a valley.
You need a hand wash that is as effective as your triclosan hand wash minus the dangers. You need Diversey Prosumer’s Soft Care Antibacterial Handwash that is hard on germs and soft on hands.
This Hand Wash:
Is triclosan-free.
Kills 99.99% of germs found on the skin of a particularly healthy person.
Avoids the spread of germs through direct contact or via equipment and surfaces through cross-contamination.
Removes even the strongest food smells.
Has a special soap-free formulation with a distinctive, long-lasting fragrance.
Keeps skin soft and supple; Has instant moisturizing formula.
Gives high lather/foam.
It is available in different packages — 250 ml, 750 ml and 5 litres.
Is mildly perfumed and formulated with organic actives.
To Conclude
Not all antibacterial hand washes are actually safe for you! While you bought them to keep yourself, your employees and customers safe from germs, you are actually slow-walking towards ill health, thanks to the presence of triclosan. Replace these triclosan hand washes. They are not trustworthy as they claim to be; they are tricking you in the disguise of antibacterial action.
What you need is a fool proof solution to maintain optimum hand hygiene. Get yourself Soft Care Antibacterial Handwash. This triclosan-free hand wash is formulated to give you the desired antibacterial action without dulling your hands and impairing your health. Explore Diversey Prosumer’s Soft Care cleaning solutions portfolio for effective, cost-effective, hassle-free, 100% safe, and swift hand hygiene.
