The Best Anti-acne Face Wash: Clearskin Dual-Action Anti-Bacterial Cleanser
Most anti-bacterial cleansers use salicylic acid to kill the bacteria that cause breakouts. This Avon Clearskin product uses triclosan, which I find more effective and less irritating. It’s $4.99 from Avon.com.
I urge everyone not to use products containing triclosan — it ends up in groundwater and surface water and isn’t removed during wastewater treatment. It may be less irritating than salicylic acid, but it may also harm wildlife and can contribute to antibiotic resistance.
ED: According to wikipedia: “In the environment, triclosan is removed during normal waste treatment processes as shown by extensive environmental studies, and any of it that remains after waste treatment quickly breaks down into other compounds in the environment.” Although I have previously argued against antibacterial soaps for handwashing, I feel the benefit outweighs the risk for this use.
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TITLE: Who’s That Blog Ninja: ThisNext writer Sean Timberlake
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DATE: 09/07/2006 02:04:09 PM
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