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11/25/2015 / By mindbodyscience

Microbeads – in our body care products and our food supply

Microbeads were introduced into products like face washes and toothpaste as an extra scrubbing agent. These tiny pieces of plastic were originally added to personal care products as a cheaper replacement for natural exfoliators like walnut husks and diatomaceous earth. What Are They? Microbeads are usually made with polyethylene or polypropylene, two of the more […]

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