are they disinfectants as well?
2007-03-24 09:14:01 · 5 answers · asked by tuna 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The body washes that say anti-bacterial are the ones that would be concidered disinfectants
2007-03-24 09:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by biznitchil 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but if they are labelled as antibacterial, they have a bacterial killing effect if they are in contact with the skin long enough to accomplish that. Otherwise, they are just soap--designed to wash away dirt and oils. A word of caution, for normal cleansing of your body, you should not use an antibacterial cleaner. It can cause an imbalance in the normal bacterial flora of the body--this, in turn, can allow an overgrowth of fungus such as yeast. The body's natural defenses include a healthy number of certain bacteria.
2007-03-24 16:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by Sabrina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The body washes that have antibacterial properties would be considered to have disinfectant qualities.
2007-03-24 16:21:59 · answer #3 · answered by Sue F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure. Some are deep cleansing and I don't think any of them are. Just like regular bar soaps for the body.
I like using body washes instead of soap because there is no soap scum and when I'm done showering I dry it with my towel and put it away.
2007-03-24 16:18:54 · answer #4 · answered by Derek B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes.
2007-03-24 16:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by crazisassy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋