iStock IN THE RISK/BENEFIT equation, antibacterial soaps are on the verge of losing the battle once and for all. Early in 2014, the FDA took the new position that manufacturers have until 2016 to demonstrate that their antimicrobial products are…
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…triclosan in liquid soaps and triclocarban in bar soaps—which risk harming both users and the environment. In response to an earlier FDA warning, manufacturers failed to show any clinical benefits, compared to plain soap, for these two chemicals, i.e., they…
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…(Deodorant soaps often contain triclosan, but studies have found no benefits from antibacterial soaps, either for preventing infection or for reducing bacteria.) To combat the drip, antiperspirants have a different function: to stop sweat and thus odor by clogging the…
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…ingredient, most often triclosan, that inhibits the growth of bacteria and other microbes on the skin. (Deodorant soaps often contain triclosan, but studies have found no benefits from antibacterial soaps, either for preventing infection or for reducing bacteria.) To combat…
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NOW IS THE TIME of year when our friends with weekend houses at the beach, or in the country, find out who their real friends are–we’re the ones who show our appreciation for their hospitality with truly thoughtful gifts. Now…
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…body. Twenty seconds is the critical amount of time it takes for lathered-up soap to inactivate the virus. (Avoid products that say “soap-free.”) Masks are the best protection against both droplets and aerosols, Prather contends, noting the success of Asian…
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…Texas reader: I use Olay bath soap and whatever hand/face soap is on hand, often Ivory. Then some makeup base on nose and chin, some eye shadow and eyeliner if I’m going out, and concealer for circles under eyes… Molly:…
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…microbiome. Which was a fine reason to email HNTFUYF DermDiva Heidi Waldorf, M.D. for advice. “Copper has been used as an antibacterial since the time of Hippocrates,” she said. In the 1940s, it was used in wound-care dressings, then with…
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…children. Another, triclosan—used in antibacterial soaps, toothpaste and acne cream—interferes with the regulation of thyroid hormones and is associated with obesity and cancer. Eating organic, whenever you start, may cleanse the body of early, less healthy choices. “Avoiding the most…
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…flavor fits into a pattern that involves chemical cleaning agents and dirt or crawly insects,” we avoid it, Gottfried explains. For some, cilantro’s odor suggests soap and/or stink bugs. Bitterness is the taste linked to the greatest number of genes…
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…especially the body, but that’s where disagreement begins. Wildlife Medicine Magazine advises that the most effective cleansing comes from “repetitive high-pressure, single-direction gentle washing with dish soap (e.g. Dial Ultra or Dawn) under hot running water.” When unavailable, as in…
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…Ketoconazole inhibits fungal growth and is found in Nizoral Anti-Dandruff shampoo Coal tar suppresses fungus, decreases inflammation, and may reduce sebum production; it’s found in Neutrogena T/Gel shampoo Tea tree oil is antifungal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory and is found in…
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…into elaborate, unnecessary skincare routines? Not the kids. In my limited experience raising a male child, the imperative at pre-adolescence and adolescence was to be sure a soapy shower was taken regularly. My own initiation into skincare, which didn’t start…
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…Valentine Bar ($16.50) makes the routine more of a pleasure with its subtly scented, handcrafted soap, all wrapped up in sheep’s wool and gift-ready. For anyone needing a little Valentine’s cheer. RIGHT: Nestle a heart-shaped soap (above) or set some…
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…is asking Santa for Fragonard soaps and Mary is hoping someone among her family and friends wants a terrarium. Thanks for your input, team, and to Stephanie, who has already weighed in with her garden-inspired thoughts. See below for some…
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…who asked for a simple, effective skincare routine. It’s my own, approved by HNTFUYF DermDiva Heidi Waldorf. Wash your face in the evening with a non-soap cleanser. (In the morning, I only rinse with water but you could use a…
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…was the real Adele who was declared less than acceptable. Is there any progress at all in body acceptance? Well, Unilever’s Dove soap has been championing Real Beauty with ads that use women with various (to a certain extent) body…
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…microbiome. But who washes their face with soap today? (If you know someone who does, gently remind them that plain body soaps or traditional bar soaps typically lack moisturizing ingredients and may also contain irritating fragrances or dyes.) Rather than…
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