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= Environmental Impacts of Cosmetics =

The plastic you wipe on your face
Microbeads are tiny microplastic pieces normally no bigger than a millimeter in size, that are added to skin care products, and some toothpaste, to function as abrasives for the skin and/or the teeth. Microbeads in face washes are meant to aid in the lifting of dead skin cells and to better lift any debris and/or makeup off of one’s face from the day. Within toothpaste, they are also an added abrasive for scrubbing away at the plaque on your teeth. These beads are normally made out of polyethylene or polypropylene and polystyrene, types of petrochemical plastics. These are not meant to be ingested by any means, hence the need to wash them off/out. So as you are to do with these products, they are discarded down the drain.


 * 1) Shape The name Microbead its self is, however, a bit mislead while their shapes are not always spherical and playful as their name. A study from the State University of New York at Fredonia conducted research that reviled that their percentage of microbeads that come ni ans actual spherical or speckled shape, ranges around 6%. The percentage of actual bead shaped Microbeads is a surprising fraction. While the other portions come in a more edged and crystal like fragments that tend to take shape. They often have sharper edges and can be harmful internally if ingested. This could cause an issue fro marine life after the microbeads are discharged.
 * 2) Since these are used predominantly within face washes, the rest of the non-dissolved product, the microbeads in particular, are washed down the drains of the consumers. These beads are by no mean biodegradable and not particularly eco-friendly. The Study from the State University of New York also states that "When microbeads enter bodies of water, they can persist for decades, accumulating toxic chemical pollutants on their surface, and transporting pollutant"
 * 3) Fish stomachs


 * An article by National Geographic stated, “Some 700 species of marine animals have been reported—so far—to have eaten or become entangled in plastic.” The plastic from these cosmetic containers are one of the many contributors to this waste affect the waters and marine animals. These microbeads being flushed down into the sewage ways making there way out to open water contribute to the amount of plastic ingestion from animals.

Argan Oil Environmental Impact


Argon oil is harvest from the Argan tree fruit. Which is a small round fruit with a thick peel that overs its. See [ Argan Oil]. The process of extracting Argan oil from the kernel could takes up to at least a week just for the preparation. Argan oil is majorly use din Morocco fro various reason in the same way that it is used in cosmetics, dry skin, acne, wrinkles, and even joint pain. It is also seen that goat in Marroco frequent, standing in trees. Argan trees also provide shade for crops and protection form the intense heat and sun with their large branches and leaves. In recent years Argan Oil has increasing popularity within the beauty community out side of Morocco, being used to aid in hair growth and strength. Argan trees provide food, shelter and prevent desert encroachment.

While Argon Oil's increasing in popularity has providing positive economic effect within Morocco, there is also the chance that its increase within the cosmetic industry might lead to deforestation of Argon Trees. The Biosphere Reserve of 1998 of Morocco helps to protect the local trees, however the mass production of argan oil has dismissed this in recent years. While there is no drastic concern for the lack of supplies. Due to the recent increase in demand for argan oil, it is projected to potentially put a great strain on the production process and its accessible resources.

Cosmetic packaging
The term cosmetic packaging is used for primary packaging and secondary packaging of cosmetic products.

Primary packaging, also called cosmetic container, is housing the cosmetic product. It is in direct contact with the cosmetic product. Secondary packaging is the outer wrapping of one or several cosmetic container(s). An important difference between primary and secondary packaging is that any information that is necessary to clarify the safety of the product must appear on the primary package. Otherwise, much of the required information can appear on just the secondary packaging.

Cosmetic packaging is standardized by the ISO 22715, set by the International Organization for Standardization and regulated by national or regional regulations such as those issued by the EU or the FDA. Marketers and manufacturers of cosmetic products must be compliant to these regulations to be able to market their cosmetic products in the corresponding areas of jurisdiction.

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 * 1) Plastic like in all industries have an intense environmental impact. Primary cosmetic packaging typically is a harder plastic. After the use of the product these containers are just thrown out like the rest. increasing a company's carbon footprint. In recent years, changing this has been the goal of many different companies. As of the latest 2010s, companies have been moving from their plastic packaging over to the more effective and Eco-efficient way of glass containers and the use of reusable bottles and containment. These companies are looking to reduce their contribution to environmental footprint. This switch from harmful plastic containers over to sustainable glassware has not only aided in the plastic disposal control, but it is also wonderful marketing and branding [MOVE]. Glassware has been seed and more often within the cosmetic community, they are seen as more elegant and clean looking than the average plastic tube. Brands such as Fenty Beauty, S.W.Basics and NaturalWorks are cutting out a large portion of thereof their secondary packaging and focusing on sustainable and even plant-based materials. Experts have said the lead within the sustainability race would be the company NatrualWorks, who currently uses a type of biodegradable packaging made from corn. [1]

COMMENT: interesting and good topic, but what is the specific page that you'll be contributing to? Cosmetics? Figure out if there's a gap that you want to fill and what sources you'll use. PS nice username! Julianfulton (talk) 04:37, 23 February 2019 (UTC)

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