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Lots of soap has small amounts of antibacterial agents added not so that the soap gains antibacterial properties (I'm talking about regular soap, not the "Kills
by ZoFreX 12y ago
Lots of soap has small amounts of antibacterial agents added not so that the soap gains antibacterial properties (I'm talking about regular soap, not the "Kills 99% of bacteria" varieties that have become so popular now), but to prevent bacteria growing in the soap itself. Apparently lots of public bathroom soap is absolutely filled with e. coli and other nasties otherwise, which does seem quite counter-productive.
- stefantalpalaru 12y ago> to prevent bacteria growing in the soap itself Only in the liquid soap. That's why I prefer solid soap bars.
- npsimons 12y agoCan you name these soaps which supposedly have antibacterials added to them (like triclosan) that don't list it? Is the following one of them? http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronners-Magic-Soaps-Pure-Castile/dp/B00120VWJ0 http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Bronners-Magic-Soaps-Pure-Castile/d...
- cowpewter 12y agoThe citric acid and vitamin E in the ingredients list are serving the purpose as preservatives in liquid Dr Bronners.