I have been nagging that nice boy I married lately to stop using the antibacterial soap that makes him feel so fresh and clean. From what I have been reading many antibacterial  soaps contain triclosan-a chlorophenol compound from a class of chemicals that is suspected of causing cancer in humans. It is now found in 75 percent of liquid hand soaps and tricloscarban is present in almost 30 percent of bar soaps has been found to kill not only bacterial, but also human cells.

Just how does antibacterial soap differ from deodorant soap , and how effective is regular bar soap? Here's the scoop.

Antibacterial soaps usually contain triclosan or triclocarban as the active anti-bacterial ingredient which kills/ bacteria to get rid of odor .

Antibacterial soaps not only kill disease-causing bacteria, but they also kill "good bacteria" on the skin. Most bacteria are non-pathogenic, and they're important for the development of a healthy immune system.

Excessive scrubbing with harsh soaps can strip a protective layer of oil off the skin, leaving the skin barrier vulnerable to allergens, according to the UK's Telegraph. Medical News Today reports that antibacterial soaps may do more harm than good.

The American Medical Association has also questioned the overuse of antibacterial soap: "Whether applied to the skin or swallowed, it is still an antibiotic and should not be available without a prescription. Many people, especially parents, unknowingly use these products many times a day on their children. Would they be as willing to give them an oral antibiotic as often? Most people don't realize that the skin is the body's largest organ and is capable of absorbing many substances into the body."

Deodorant soap is formulated to help reduce body odor. While all soaps clean the skin, a deodorant soap is formulated to both kill and retard the growth of bacteria. By controlling bacteria, the deodorant soap acts to reduce the cause of unpleasant smells.  Deodorant soaps can be scented, unscented.

Deodorant soaps contain detergents that, like hot water, remove lipids from the skin and damage its barrier. Not only does this allow water to evaporate from the skin, but it lets irritants such as sodium lauryl sulfate (a common detergent) enter skin cells and cause inflammation.

Keep in mind, that deodorant soaps can be harsh and drying, so be on the lookout for changes in your skin's chemistry. If the skin gets itchy or red then you are  using it too often.

Most deodorant soaps have anti-bacterial agents, since bacteria are what makes sweat smell. Triclosan is the active ingredient in most anti bacterial deodorant soaps in the market today. Deodorant soaps will not make you stop sweating, since they are not anti-perspirants. They just mask sweat smells, so these usually come with some perfume. However, most deodorant soaps can be a little drying on the skin so variants now come with moisturizers.