4Effects on Hormones
In some hand sanitizers, manufacturers include a chemical called triclosan. This is also a common ingredient in many other products, such as body washes or toothpastes. The main benefit of triclosan is to get rid of bacteria. However, several studies have shown that being exposed to triclosan too much would affect natural hormone cycles in the body, which may even lead to negative effects on fertility. More research is still needed to learn more about the impact of this chemical people, but it has already been banned from many products. When purchasing hand sanitizers, you should better read the ingredient list and avoid any products with triclosan. [4]
