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I use an acne face cleanser with the anti-bacterial ingredient triclosan.i read smwhere that its danger.is this harmful for my face? should i switch?
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Triclosan: Triclosan is associated with some side effects that can occur through treatments for acne and other bacterias. Overuse of this product may cause the development of new bacteria strains that are resistant to antibiotics and may pose health problems.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Triclosan: Triclosan is an anti-bacterial ingredient found in a variety of soaps. It is generally recognized that there is no increased benefit over plain soap and water for killing bacteria, and it's use is leading to bacterial resistance. There is a concern that Triclosan poses some health risks, and should be avoided.
Answered 10/4/2016
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