Independent studies prove biodegradability of new exfoliating beads

Published: 4-Feb-2015

As plastic microbeads become restricted from use in cosmetics, formulators are urgently seeking natural, biodegradable alternatives.

As plastic microbeads become restricted from use in cosmetics, formulators are urgently seeking natural, biodegradable alternatives. Floratech, the world’s first supplier of biodegradable, natural wax exfoliating beads, offers a variety of replacement options.

Newly developed Ecobeads are a low cost botanical scrubbing bead. Florabeads provide gentle yet effective exfoliation. Both are available in a wide array of standard colours and both are proven biodegradable by independent studies.

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