Do you use hand sanitizer? You probably thought you were doing something good by using it, turns out it’s actually very unhealthy to use this stuff. DNews did a very interesting and shocking video on the side effects of the clear gel and and we’re ditching the sanitizer from now on..
If you’ve heard something bad about the gel before it’s has probably something to do with the fact that Triclosan, the active ingredient in hand sanitizer, kills of the bad but also the good bacteria on your skin.
Turns out the effects are even worse, a new study proves that using hand sanitizer can increase the skin’s absorption of BPA which is a chemical used in the production of almost all hard plastics. BPA increases the risk of getting hormone-disorders, heart disease, infertility and even cancer. The chemical absorbs into the skin but also enters the body when we eat. From now on it’s highly recommended to not use hand sanitizer again, just stick with a traditional bar of soap and water.
