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The claim

Adding Dettol or Izal antiseptic liquids to bathwater makes the skin “extra clean,” but actually damages the body

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Reviewed by Factcrescendo India ↗ ·

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Original review summary

The review says routine antiseptic baths have no proven extra-cleanliness benefit for healthy people and may irritate or dry the skin. It notes that diluted antiseptic baths may be appropriate in some medical situations, but should be targeted and guided by a health professional.[S1]

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  1. [S1] Factcrescendo India original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026

Original review: Factcrescendo India. Structured data compiled by Data Commons under CC BY 4.0. Publisher article content is subject to its own terms. Summaries and context are produced by PeakMetrics with AI assistance.

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