Defense Soap

Wrestlers can be at risk for possible skin infections such as MRSA, Ringworm, Mat Herpes, and Impetigo. Being involved in any close contact sport can put anyone at risk of these infections, so it is important that you take precautions to help prevent them.

Our skin has a natural barrier to help protect us from infections, but this flora can become damaged by using an antibacterial soap that contains triclosan. This is because antibacterial soaps are made to kill bacteria, which will kill both good and bad bacteria, but this does not help for a viral or fungal infections. In fact, it leaves the skin very vulnerable to both viral and fungal infections because it puts your skin out of balance.

There are certain essential oils that have been proven to work as an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral that do not harm the natural flora on our skin, and one of these is Tea Tree Oil. Numerous studies have been done on the benefits of a high quality Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) .  Tea tree oil has been shown to be effective in treating may skin conditions such as acne, shingles, herepes, candida, cuts and burns and many other uses.

Eucalyptus also has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties and has been shown to treat staph and strep as well as soothe muscles and joints. Eucalyptus is such a powerful antibacterial that is has been used for sterilizing medical equipment! Like tea tree oil, it has been shown to also help heal skin abrasions, wounds and abscesses.

Defense soap is the best choice for helping to prevent any skin infections as it does not contain any chemical antibacterial ingredients such as triclosan to harm the natural flora on the skin.  It uses all natural essential oils and ingredients which include both Tea Tree Oil and Eucalyptus.

You may also be interested in Defense Shower Gel, or Defense Soap Wipes.