Antibacterial soaps have been banned in the US as they have been declared no more effective than ordinary soap and could encourage the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibacterial soap contains the toxic ingredient Triclosan which can hormone function, damage the liver and kidneys and is a suspected carcinogenic. Triclosan is also contained in toothpastes and detergents.

An Australian Infectious Disease Expert has called for a similar ban to happen in Australia. Read more here....