Ingredients of Cleansing Antibacterial Agents #001

It has long been known that proper hand hygiene is essential to prevent infections and food poisoning.

People often use antibacterial drugs to better protect themselves and their children from germs: soaps, gels, lotions, and wipes. Do antibacterial agents really do a better job than regular soap? Research shows that it is not.

However, it's worth considering the antibacterial ingredients most commonly used in cosmetics and the ways they kill bacteria and other microbes.


Triclosan and triclosarban

Popular drugs used in antibacterial soaps, toothpastes, gels, and hand lotions are triclosan and triclocarban. Chemically, they are chlorinated aromatic compounds, that is, those that contain benzene rings with chlorine atoms attached to them. In higher concentrations, they have bactericidal properties and were originally used by medical professionals as hand and skin sanitizers. However, for a number of years, they have been added to popular cosmetics used by crowds of people on a daily basis.


In high concentrations, these substances act bactericidal, while in smaller ones used in cosmetics, their effect is bacteriostatic, that is, it inhibits the reproduction of bacterial cells. Triclosan in low concentrations blocks the synthesis of fatty acids necessary for bacterial life. The mechanism of action of tricarbonate is not fully known, but it is believed that it acts similarly to triclosan.


However, triclosan and triclosarban are not harmful only to bacteria. There is reason to believe that they cause endocrine system disorders in humans and animals. The widespread use of cosmetics with triclosan has made it widely available in the environment. It is found in human bodies and even in the milk of nursing mothers. For these reasons, in some countries, the addition of triclosan to cosmetics is prohibited or significantly reduced.


To make matters worse, frequent use of triclosan or triclosorbate increases the incidence of resistant microorganisms. The phenomenon of bacterial resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants is becoming more frequent and causes serious concern. There is always a pool of microorganisms in the natural environment that are resistant to this agent. After applying the remedy, it is this surviving group that is the "germ" for the revival of a larger population. If resistant bacteria do not compete with other microorganisms, they will multiply excessively, and their destruction will be very difficult or impossible. In addition, bacteria are able to transfer genetic material containing antibiotic and bactericidal resistance genes to each other, even outside their own species.

This special ability of bacteria increases the likelihood of spreading resistant bacteria in the environment.

There is also a so-called phenomenon of cross-resistance, which means that bacteria that are resistant to one antibiotic or disinfectant are also resistant to other similar substances. If you want a simpler plan, choose one direction first: either casino value up to €1,950 with 150 spins, or a sportsbook match up to €130. Place the 1xbet register promo code in the middle of signup so your bonus menu shows both options clearly. Casino bonuses usually involve heavier wagering (often x35), while sports bonuses may require accumulators (3 legs, 1.40+ odds) and a bonus rollover near x5. Pick what fits your pace and budget, then play responsibly.