Triclosan:
From DR. Ben Kim
November 29, 2006
Products That Contain Triclosan
If you are not yet aware of the potential dangers of triclosan, you should know that this antibacterial agent has been strongly linked to the following effects on human health:
- Abnormalities With The Endocrine System, Particularly With Thyroid Hormone Signaling
- Weakening Of The Immune System
- Birth Defects
- Uncontrolled Cell Growth
- Unhealthy Weight Loss
Although triclosan is best known for its presence in many brands of antibacterial soap, it is also found in a wide variety of personal care and household products. According to BeyondPesticides.org, 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:
- Merrell Shoes
- Sabatier Chef's Apron
- Dickies Socks
- Fruit Of The Loom Socks
- Biofresh® Socks
Children's Toys:
- Playskool® :
- Stack 'n Scoop Whale
- Rockin' Radio
- Hourglass
- Sounds Around Driver
- Roll 'n' Rattle Ball
- Animal Sounds Phone
- Busy Beads Pal
- Pop 'n' Spin Top
- 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
Triclosan Information: Natural News 7/1/2010 - Triclosan May Be Harmful To Health, Says FDA
Triclosan Information: Natural News 6/19/2012 - Natural Antibacterial Alternatives To Triclosan & Other Toxic Chemicals
Triclosan Information: Health Freedom Alliance 3/20/2011 - Triclosan Worse Than Anti-Bacterial Benefits
Triclosan Information: Dr. Mercola 7/25/2011 - Could This Commonly Used Body Care Ingredient Imbalance Your Hormones?
Triclosan Information: Dr. Mercola 7/27/2011 - The Soap You Should Never Use - But 75% Of Households Do
