Triclosan and triclocarban are synthetic microbials added to some consumer products to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. While triclocarban was primarily used in antimicrobial soaps, triclosan is more broadly used across various consumer products. Triclosan is designed to kill germs and is a registered pesticide. You won’t want to miss our Chem Call-Out about Triclosan, the health harms, and how to avoid it. ➡️Head to the viewpoint section on our website at madesafe.org (link in bio at