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September 01, 2015

Millions of plastic particles exist in cosmetic products
Plymouth, UK (SPX) Aug 31, 2015
Everyday cosmetic and cleaning products contain huge quantities of plastic particles, which are released to the environment and could be harmful to marine life, according to a new study. Research at Plymouth University has shown almost 100,000 tiny 'microbeads' - each a fraction of a millimetre in diameter - could be released in every single application of certain products, such as facial scrubs. The particles are incorporated as bulking agents and abrasives, and because of their small size it is ... read more

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