Warning over popular toiletry products that could be harming your immune system

dailyrecord.co.uk:

You're probably still getting through the nice soaps and shampoos you got as presents for Christmas.While keeping ourselves clean and maintaining good hygiene is really important (and smelling like fresh daisies doesn't hurt), scientists have issued a warning that some toiletries and dental products could be negatively impacting our immune systems."Biocides" found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, and some soaps and shampoos can wipe out the good bacteria in our microbiome and cause disease, according to experts.

A bill tackling this issue will be discussed in Westminster today, the Mirror reports. There's a list of significant biocides to look out for in the ingredients of your bathroom products.

Research shows mouthwashes containing a common biocide called chlorhexidine can wipe out 90 per cent of protective bacteria in the oral microbiome and in turn increase high blood pressure.

Peer Natalie Bennett, the former Green Party leader, is tabling the bill, and states in its foreword: “What was your morning like?