Microplastics in cosmetics: You should avoid these products

Many cosmetics contain microplastics. Since this is neither good for us nor for our environment, we have summarized for you in this article which products you should avoid better.

Microplastics in cosmetics: consequences for the environment and health

Without knowing it, you are probably using cosmetic items that contain microplastics. Be it in your expensive or simple shower gel to simple lipstick.

• Microplastics are very small plastic particles. The particles are so called up to a size of 5 millimeters. However, they are usually much smaller and not visible to the human eye.
• Microplastics occur when, for example, plastic bags or other plastic parts expire over time. Another article explains whether paper bags are more environmentally friendly than plastic bags.
• However, microplastics are also manufactured industrially, for example to add cosmetics.
• Plastic in the form of cosmetics on the skin - that's not a nice thought. In addition, microplastics are released into the environment with the waste water. According to a study, microplastics can cause disorders in human cells.
• You can do your part for environmental protection without great effort and at the same time protect your health: Avoid cosmetics that contain microplastics.

You should avoid these cosmetic products for the sake of the environment

From eye cream to toothpaste - microplastics are buried in numerous cosmetic products.

• In many cases, you will immediately see the unhealthy additions in the form of small balls. You can often find them in shower gels, toothpaste and peels, for example.
• Microplastics are not always visible. However, products must be specified if plastic is included.
• It is therefore worth taking a look at the list of ingredients in a cosmetic product. The addition is hidden behind incomprehensible terms. If you read "polyamide" (PA), "polyethylene" (PE), "polypropylene" (PP) or "polyethylene terephthalate" (PET), you should definitely leave the product on the shelf.
• If you do not find any of these names, it does not mean that the cosmetic is free of microplastics. Other complicated information also indicates microplastics in solid or liquid form.
• The "Codecheck" app can help you and can be downloaded from our download portal. The free tool provides information about harmful ingredients in cosmetics and food when shopping.
• You can access natural cosmetics without hesitation. These products do not contain microplastics. You can find out from us how Lavera cosmetics performs in the test.