Does antibacterial soap make you feel extra clean and protected? Well, turns out a chemical in these soaps could actually be making things worse. The germ-killing chemical is called triclosan ...

But which soap should you use? Antibacterial soap may seem like a more effective cleaning solution, but the reality is antibacterial soap is no better than regular soap at killing bacteria or viruses.

Regular soap does not contain antibacterial chemicals. It works by reducing water’s surface tension, which helps lift dirt, oils and germs from the skin, allowing them to be rinsed away.