My Dr. said to wash face &amp; hands with antibacterial soap before using pre-surgery eye drops. Is Dr. B's peppermint liquid soap antibacterial?
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Don't tell anyone, especially the soap companies that are scamming us, but all soap is antibacterial. First let's take a look at how soap works on a chemical level. To make soap, you need to combine an acid and a base (or alkali). The acid is fat (fatty acids and triglycerides), and the base is sodium hydroxide (NaOH). The mixture causes the fatty acids to separate from the triglycerides and fuse with the hydroxide ions, forming a salt that we call "soap." Soap has two main functions: Decrease water's surface tension Bind to dirt, oil and bacteria
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This soap is not made to kill bacteria. Coconut oil is a natural antimicrobial that can be used after washing on skin instead of lotion.
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Hello, generally speaking, CPAP manufacturer's instructions indicate that the mask, hose and reservoir be washed daily. Most customers do not follow these instructions. Although the SoClean is a sanitizer, we cannot technically advise anyone against what the manufacturer suggests. If you decide to hand wash your equipment daily, weekly or not at all, please be assured that the equipment is sanitized as long as you run the SoClean daily. We provide a pre-wash that is intended to use prior to the first use of your SoClean or when introducing new equipment to your CPAP system, to wash your mask, hose and reservoir. You would use the pre-wash with water, in the same way you would use dish soap, to clean your equipment. If you do chose to hand wash your equipment we recommend using a Fragrance-free hypoallergenic cleaning solution. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Christine Dadah Customer Support
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No they arent antibacterial, besides you would want any sort of antibacterial chemicals in sensitive areas. these wipes have been working very well so far have been using them for a few months now. they are a bit weaker than I expected, but they need to be for the the septic system they break up easily in water.
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My family and I use it as a facial soap with no problems. I usually lather it up in my hands and apply to my wet face. I would recommend using a moisturizer after washing with this soap as it can cause the skin to become dry unless you have oily skin.
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One answer I've heard is that you want to keep eyedrops as sterile as possible, and the cold retards bacteria growth. If this is the only consideration, it's certainly less important than being able to get the drops out of the bottle! If there is some other reason, I guess we'd have to ask the manufacturer.
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Personally, I tried it a few times with the eye cup attachment it comes with, and I HATED IT. It was messy ..pouring all down my face and neck.., didn't fit my eye socket well at all, and never accumulated any water over my eye where my eye could 'bathe' in the solution, like I wanted. So all in all, I hated it. But I have the cheap plastic eye cup that came with my 4 oz bottle of Bausch & Lomb eye wash, and that fits my eye PERFECTLY, so I've continued to use that, but buying this solution because it's cheaper and I go through a lot of it (due to lots of gunk in my eyes from Dry Eye Syndrome). Personally, I tried it a few times with the eye cup attachment it comes with, and I HATED IT. It was messy ..pouring all down my face and neck.., didn't fit my eye socket well at all, and never accumulated any water over my eye where my eye could 'bathe' in the solution, like I wanted. So all in all, I hated it. But I have the cheap plastic eye cup that came with my 4 oz bottle of Bausch & Lomb eye wash, and that fits my eye PERFECTLY, so I've continued to use that, but buying this solution because it's cheaper and I go through a lot of it (due to lots of gunk in my eyes from Dry Eye... » Read More Personally, I tried it a few times with the eye cup attachment it comes with, and I HATED IT. It was messy ..pouring all down my face and neck.., didn't fit my eye socket well at all, and never accumulated any water over my eye where my eye could 'bathe' in the solution, like I wanted. So all in all, I hated it. But I have the cheap plastic eye cup that came with my 4 oz bottle of Bausch & Lomb eye wash, and that fits my eye PERFECTLY, so I've continued to use that, but buying this solution because it's cheaper and I go through a lot of it (due to lots of gunk in my eyes from Dry Eye Syndrome). « Show Less
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The bottle states: 'biodegradable surfactants' and 'contains no phosphate' -- and it is not antibacterial. That's all it says. But I agree with Markie: it's the best dishwashing soap!
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It does say that. I've used it several times to rinse my eyes of allergens. Seems fine to me, even after being open for a week or two. Ingredients are very similar to the bausch and lomb product, which is fine for every day use in this manner.
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I used dish soap that was antibacterial, but I only used two drops because I knew that I wasn't supposed to use that. Then I mixed it up and applied it. The solution was mostly water and it wasn't bubbly like how it showed in the videos. The screen protector wasn't slippery (after I dipped it into the solution) when I was applying it, so I only had one shot at it. It turned out pretty good, even though the screen protector was off by almost 2 millimeters.
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Hahahahahaha!!!! I always wash my hands with anti-bac soap and it comes off after a good scrub.
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Hello Sir/Madame,I purchased this soap for a relative b/c they are staying in a temp facility with an infestation of bed bugs. To date, I have been told that the relative has developed a fungus/lesion on their skin and they have used the soap, which they stated is very nice (smell) and effective in reducing the effects of the lesion on the skin.They do plan to order more of the soap. I believe I will order for my family to.Hope this helps.BestMC
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The antiseptic is benzalkonium Chloride. It is exactly the same as in our doctor's office for cleansing before giving a urine sample, so your doctor would know. The box says I is also for minor cuts, scrapes, burns, maternity care, and as a first aid antiseptic - but not to use over a large area of the body and not to use as an antiseptic for more than 1 week. Ask your doctor!
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Personally, I feel the need to use something after I remove my make-up with the Bioderma. It might be overkill, but I use a face wash too. However, I have heard from others that they rely on this solution alone to cleanse the face. It has no soap or oil so, I do not see why not. But, it is a personal preference. I have three bottles in my bathroom as I do not want to be without it.
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After peeling and cutting onions and garlic, I wash my hands with soap first, and then rub them with the large grip of one of my stainless dinner knives. It works the same way and is the same principle...stainless steel neutralizes the odor! (but please...use soap first...that takes care of the bacteria first!)
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This soap can be used on face and body. It is extremely irritating to the skin and even have me a rash! You definitely don't want to get it in your eyes either! I was not a fan of the smell either. I prefer the bar of black soap that is sold in most health food stores. Getting a Shea/black soap combo will be gentler on the skin.
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Will this work with hand sanitizer like purelle? or does it need to be simplehuman soap...... I want it for hand sanitizer....If not could you suggest one? THanks!