Triclosan

Triclosan:

deodorant agent and preservative. An artificial antimicrobial chemical used to kill bacteria on the skin. Most common ingredient in "antibacterial" soap

Hazard: 7

Ingredients:

- triclosan

Product Types:

- Deodorants, facial cleansers, hand soap, body washes/cleansers, moisturizers, lipstick

Health Concerns:

- Registered as a pesticide

- Classified as an irritant

- Contamination concern chloroform and dioxin

- Disruption of the thyroid system

- May disrupt critical hormone systems

- Possible organic system toxicity

- Developmental delays in children, birth defects

- Possible link to cancer

Environmental Concerns:

- Wildlife and environmental toxicant

- Can form byproducts in tap water

The American Medical Association recommends that triclosan and other "antibacterial" products not be used in the home, as they may encourage bacterial resistance to antibiotics (Tan 2002). Despite this advice, widespread use has led to detection of triclosan in the breast milk, blood, and urine of ordinary people (Adolfsson-Erici 2002; TNO 2005; Allmyr 2006a, 2006b; Dayan 2007; Calafat 2008). CDC's national survey indicates that triclosan contaminates the bodies of 75% of the American population (Calafat 2008).

BTrue Naturals is promoting products for clean living. We have sought out to bring you companies that focus on using natural ingredients, create higher standards for our company, help educate people on safe and effective products, find companies who are environmentally aware. All the products we carry at BTrue Naturals do not contain Triclosan along with many other toxic chemicals. The products we carry have no artificial colors, no artificial fragrances, no parabens, no phthalates, no propylene glycol, no SLS/SLES, no animal testing.

A few products of interest might be that do not contain Triclosan are:

Lafe's Natural Crystal Mini Deodorant Stick

Juice Beauty Cleansing Gel

Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Classic Bar Soap

Pharmacopia Organic Body Wash