Finding natural alternatives to plastic microbeads

Published: 11-Oct-2016
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How brands can find alternatives to benefit the skin as well as the environment

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As the US and UK move to phase out microbeads in cosmetics products, attentions are turning to the best alternatives – and nature is coming up trumps. Daisy Helman, Founder and CEO at Garden Collage – an online garden and environment resource – shares her insight.

Daisy Helman, Founder and CEO at Garden Collage

Daisy Helman, Founder and CEO at Garden Collage

"Fractionated pieces of plastic the size of a pinhead, also known as microbeads, are a staple ingredient in most over-the-counter face scrubs, tooth pastes and exfoliating body washes.

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