Article: Polyethylene beads
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Polyethylene beads
Category: Abrasive
Brief description: Small plastic beads used as a physical exfoliant in cosmetic products.
Benefits: Provides gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for most skin types.
Target audience: Commonly used in facial scrubs and body washes.
Chemical composition: Synthetic polymer, composed of repeating ethylene units.
Physical aspect: Small, round, solid beads.
Compatibility: Compatible with most ingredients.
Concentration: Used in various concentrations depending on the desired level of exfoliation.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Minimal risk of skin irritation.
Regulatory status: Restricted in some countries due to concerns about environmental pollution.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetic ingredient, concerns about environmental impact due to plastic pollution.
Brief description: Small plastic beads used as a physical exfoliant in cosmetic products.
Benefits: Provides gentle exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and improve skin texture.
Skin type suitability/concerns: Suitable for most skin types.
Target audience: Commonly used in facial scrubs and body washes.
Chemical composition: Synthetic polymer, composed of repeating ethylene units.
Physical aspect: Small, round, solid beads.
Compatibility: Compatible with most ingredients.
Concentration: Used in various concentrations depending on the desired level of exfoliation.
Side effects/adverse reactions: Minimal risk of skin irritation.
Regulatory status: Restricted in some countries due to concerns about environmental pollution.
Sustainability/ethical considerations: Synthetic ingredient, concerns about environmental impact due to plastic pollution.