A study was done that antibacterial soap is not anymore special than normal soap. If you scrub enough with normal soap, you will be fine. So if you are worrying about your soap, don't. You will be fine if you wash for at least 20 seconds.
Another thing about antibacterial soap is that it gets rid of all the bacteria. Some bacteria, we need. Believe it or not, bacteria is not always bad for you. Good bacteria is called, Normal Flora. They help your immune system so you can fight of bad diseases. If you use an antibacterial soap or hand sanitizer, you are getting rid of not only pathogens, but normal flora. Now, normal flora is not only found on the skin, but it is found in the intestines to aid in the normal functions of the digestive system. Bacteria is important!
I am not saying that being clean is bad. I love being clean. I wash my hair everyday, I brush my teeth after every single meal, I am a clean person. BUT don't go so clean that you rid your body of it's normal flora. A good thing to remember is balance.
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