http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/ Sustainability, Environment, Progressive Politics, Peak Oil, Going Green. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:40:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-31935 10 Toxic Ingredients To Avoid When Shopping | The Good Human Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:32:36 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-31935 [...] 5. Triclosan- Triclosan is normally used as a bacteria killer. Found in tons of products from deodorants to toothpaste to household cleaners, triclosan mainly acts like an antibiotic, trying to kill anything that it comes in contact with. It can also combine with chlorine in our tap water to make chloroform gas, and one study even showed that triclosan was broken down into dioxins in river water because of the presence of sunlight. Because everyone wants “antibiotic” soaps and lotions, triclosan is very popular with product makers, even though regular old soap is just as effective. Tricolsan is similar to the pesticide Agent Orange and can cause decreased fertility, birth defects and damage to major body organs. More on Triclosan. [...] [...] 5. Triclosan- Triclosan is normally used as a bacteria killer. Found in tons of products from deodorants to toothpaste to household cleaners, triclosan mainly acts like an antibiotic, trying to kill anything that it comes in contact with. It can also combine with chlorine in our tap water to make chloroform gas, and one study even showed that triclosan was broken down into dioxins in river water because of the presence of sunlight. Because everyone wants “antibiotic” soaps and lotions, triclosan is very popular with product makers, even though regular old soap is just as effective. Tricolsan is similar to the pesticide Agent Orange and can cause decreased fertility, birth defects and damage to major body organs. More on Triclosan. [...]

]]> http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-31908 Going Green Does Not Require A Sacrifice In Lifestyle | The Good Human Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:44:35 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-31908 [...] estrogen), BHT (linked to cancer, developmental toxicity, allergies, and neurotoxicity), and triclosan (which breaks down into dioxins), all of which don’t exactly help your body get “clean” in [...] [...] estrogen), BHT (linked to cancer, developmental toxicity, allergies, and neurotoxicity), and triclosan (which breaks down into dioxins), all of which don’t exactly help your body get “clean” in [...]

]]> http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-29860 All Natural Deodorant – Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff! | Savannah Food Co-op Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:44:54 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-29860 [...] concerning are parabens (chemicals that are used as preservatives, have been linked to cancer) and triclosan (a chemical that acts as a bacteria killer – classified by the EPA as a “possible human [...] [...] concerning are parabens (chemicals that are used as preservatives, have been linked to cancer) and triclosan (a chemical that acts as a bacteria killer – classified by the EPA as a “possible human [...]

]]> http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-24990 Four Paws Magic Coat Anti-Bacterial Shampoo for Dogs – 16 Ounce | Common Skin Infections Tue, 10 Aug 2010 07:22:45 +0000 http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/08/21/what-is-tricolsan-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/#comment-24990 [...] What Is Tricolsan And Why You Should Avoid It. | The Good Human [...] [...] What Is Tricolsan And Why You Should Avoid It. | The Good Human [...]

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