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Glitter and ecology - how to make up without harming the planetThe connection between nature and your makeup isn't the most obvious, but it is. Let's start with a little theory. Microplastics are tiny particles of plastic, up to five millimeters in size, that poison the planet. And cosmetics, according to research, can contain up to 90 percent of the smallest plastic particles. The numbers are really scary considering the general boom in shimmering textures and glitters in face and body decoration and care. The danger is that microplastic actively pollutes not only the ocean, but also easily enters our body: according to the National Oceanic Service, it passes through any water filtration system. Is there an eco-friendly alternative to glitter and how to find it - we will understand below. Many companies began buy bulk glitter, we mean eco glitter off course.
What is an ecoglitterThe chemist Stefan Alen Ko has recently attracted attention to the pollution of the environment with glitter. He posted a post in which he described in detail exactly what glitter and its biodegradable alternatives are dangerous:
How each of them affects the environmentThe effect of the first type of glitter was studied in an experiment in Norfolk. A group of researchers collected water with soil, algae and living inhabitants from local freshwater lakes and rivers. The samples were distributed in several buckets. Some added different types of glitter, others left untouched for comparison. For 36 days, scientists monitored the level of chlorophyll in the water - it is he who promotes the growth of algae and snails. Alas, they did not use glitter, which is 100% free of plastic: at the time of the experiment, in 2018, it was not as widely available as it is now. But the effect of ordinary and plastic-free on 92 percent of the glitter was found - they slowed down the growth of living organisms in comparison with samples from buckets without foreign objects. One point: 92 percent plastic-free glitter had a positive effect on the growth of snails, which was not observed in buckets of traditional, non-ecological glitter and mica glitter. How to know what type of glitter is in your makeup bagIf there are no special marks on the packaging, then look at the list of ingredients: glitter, which does not contain 100 percent plastic, should be without styrene and acrylates in the composition. But, most likely, there will be shellac - a natural resin that forms the desired film-shell. This component is not vegan: it is obtained from insects and at the same time is often not indicated in the composition, therefore it is better to check its availability with the brand representatives directly.
What sparkles are the most environmentally friendly and "humane"Artificial mica is an ideal raw material in many ways: it is synthesized in laboratories (rather than mined using child labor) and is completely decomposed. You can find it on the packaging as synthetic mica or synthetic fluorphlogopite. When heated, such glitter will not stick to the surface, which proves the absence of plastic in the composition. You can find a list of safe biodegradable glitters here, and if you are not sure about those that you already have, then remember the main rule that Dr.Daniel Green calls for: it is best to erase glitter from your face with a cotton pad, so that you later throw it in the trash. ... If you choose this method of regular washing, microplastics are 100 percent likely to end up in the plumbing. |
