What Are Plastics in Cosmetics?
When you think of plastic pollution, you might picture bottles and bags, but plastics are also hiding in your cosmetics and personal care products. These tiny plastics, known as micro plastics, are not just bad for the environment—they can also affect your health. Here’s what you need to know.
Plastics aren’t just in bottles and bags—they’re hidden in your cosmetics and personal care products too. These micro plastics are harmful to the environment and your health.
Micro plastics (like polyethylene and polypropylene) are added to products like face scrubs and shampoos as exfoliates and thickeners. While they seem harmless, they can cause lasting damage.
Environmental Impact
When you rinse off products with micro plastics, they enter water systems, polluting rivers and oceans. They don’t break down and harm marine life, eventually entering our food chain.
Health Risks
Micro plastics can enter our bodies through food, water, and air, potentially causing:
- Inflammation
- Hormonal Disruption (from BPA, phthalates)
- Toxic Build-Up
How to Avoid Micro plastics
- Check labels for ingredients like polyethylene or polypropylene.
- Use products with natural exfoliates (oatmeal, salt).
- Choose plastic-free brands and packaging.
Switch to plastic-free cosmetics to protect your health and the environment.
NOTE: – IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. ALL DATA SHARED HERE ARE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
