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Easy solution, just switch to natural biodegradable abrasives like crushed walnut shells. These are already used a lot in the cosmetics industry.
by bhouston 11y ago
Easy solution, just switch to natural biodegradable abrasives like crushed walnut shells. These are already used a lot in the cosmetics industry.
- idbehold 11y agoThat sounds slightly more expensive than plastic.
- ceejayoz 11y agoWhy would walnut shells be expensive?
- malkia 11y agoInterresting. Would that affect people allergic to them (there would be alternatives so it's probably not a big deal). I'm just pointing out another issue that someone else might bring later (whether it really is harmful I don't know).
- rdancer 11y agoPeople can be allergic to soap ingredients already. The packaging will list it.
- pzone 11y agoYes, first thing I thought of was Lava soap, which uses ground pumice stone.
- dubyah 11y agoShells & pits have sharper edges though. Jojoba beads are a better replacement for microbeads from a performance standpoint because their rounded edges provide a gentler exfoliation. They are, however, considerably more expensive than ground shells or pits because they aren't an agricultural byproduct.
- beachstartup 11y agoi use a kiehl's product with ground apricot pits. feels great on my skin. very gritty and satisfying without harming anything. living in the city, my face is coated all sorts of pollutants, oil, and dry flakey skin after a full day in winter. getting rid of all that shit in the evening shower feels amazing.
- randycupertino 11y agoDo you know what product it is specifically? I'm looking for a new face cleaner after finding out the one I loved does have microbeads. Thanks.
- beachstartup 11y agohttp://www.kiehls.com/facial-fuel-energizing-scrub/615.html?dwvar_615_size=5.0%20fl.%20oz.%20Tube&cgid=men-cleansers-pre-shave#start=2&cgid=men-cleansers-pre-shave http://www.kiehls.com/facial-fuel-energizing-scrub/615.html?... it's not cheap but a little bit goes a long way. i use pea-sized amount.
- randycupertino 11y agoThanks! Just ordered it :)