In the hot summer, you will always sweat heavily. The sticky sweat accumulates in important parts such as the armpit, which may cause a reversing smell. However, in addition to antiperspirants, deodorizers, or products used during bathing, you can prevent odor in advance. "Yahoo Life" reporter Kerry Justich pointed out the differences between ordinary soaps and antibacterial soaps. People who suffer from odor problems can pay attention to their ingredients and uses. The dispute over the two types of soaps originated from a recent post on X platform (formerly Twitter). Users say that Dove's classic "Beauty Bar" soap can only help maintain moisture. If you want to remove the body smell, you must use antibacterial soap; people begin to argue whether the cleaning effect of ordinary soap is sufficient.
Kopelman, the “ordinary soap” that we call “ordinary soap” actually refers to non-anti-bacterial soap. “The formula of non-anti-bacterial soap removes dirt, oils and bacteria through the physical effect of washing. It usually contains surfactants that help remove and wash away the complexion on the skin. On the other hand, anti-bacterial soap contains additional chemical ingredients that specialize in killing bacteria. Common ingredients include Triclosan and Triclocarban, both of which can inhibit bacteria and fungal growth. However, due to changes in the supervision method, many new formulas are benzalkonium. chloride) and other alternatives. ”
But antibacterial soap does not just "wash off" bacteria, but kills it directly. This is also the reason why hospitals and medical institutions use antibacterial soap, such as washing the affected area before surgery. Copperman said that if you just sweat outside or exercise, regular soap can play a role.
So is such a powerful antibacterial soap suitable for washing the whole body? Copperman pointed out that this may cause skin inappropriateness, and irritating chemicals can dry the skin, which may lead to dermatitis or moisturization. Antipharmaceuticals are also a problem, and frequent use of antibacterial ingredients may lead to the retention of antipharmaceutical bacteria. Finally, these chemical substances can also damage the microbiome on the skin, which may harm the skin's ability to resist infection and maintain overall health; even if it is used, you should avoid the face or private areas.
Responsible editor: Gu Zihuan