Triclosan
What is triclosan?
Triclosan is powerful antibacterial component with an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. Triclosan influences both - gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, effectively destroys mold fungi, and has anti- inflammatory properties.
The substance was patented in 1964 and initially was used in hospitals only as disinfectant. However, in 23 years, triclosan was first added to the foaming materials: soap, shampoo, hand gel, toothpaste, etc.
Today it is widely used in antibacterial and cosmetic products for skin care.
Contains triclosan
A line of specialized medications Losterin developed by dermatologists for daily skin care in a complex therapy for chronic diseases (psoriasis, eczema, neurodermatitis, atopic eczema). Medications of the Losterin line contain a balanced combination of active substances.
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