The Sustainable Minimalists Podcast

Choosing the right hand soap and body wash isn't *just* about cleanliness. You deserve non-toxic products and our waterways deserve non-polluting ones, so it's really about committing to a higher standard of care.We're likely using soap every day for the rest of our lives; it's prudent, then, to get intentional about this must-have product. On today's show: conscious consumerism in the soap aisle. Here's a preview:[3:00] Are antibacterial/antimicrobial soaps really necessary?[6:30] A hand sanitizer tangent: pro tips for buying and using sanitizer the *right* way[9:00] Research finds that putting products with toxins on our skin is more deleterious to our health than eating them, and here's why[11:00] Everything you absolutely must know about Triclosan[19:00] How to excel at the hand soap class of life via Stephanie's handy-dandy grading rubric Resources mentioned: Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap bars Vermont Soap Company  Attitude personal care products Carina Organics   This show is listener-supported. Thank you