Compositions of Abrasive Cosmetics from Polish Manufacturers

Microplastics have been widely used in cosmetics and, among other things, very often as an abrasive component peelings. This type of additive is not the main cause environmental microplastic contamination, but it can pose a significant threat to environment and people. Manufacturers are increasingly taking decision withdraw microplastics from cosmetics, replacing them with alternatives, this also happening because legal requirements. The European Chemicals Agency, 2019, presented proposal limit use polymer plastics cosmetic products due fact that they may be potential source primary microplastics. final form EU regulation planned for years 2023–2024. aim study was analyze compositions available rinse-off Polish manufacturers identify most common natural raw materials Fifty randomly selected were analyzed ingredients INCI (International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredients) formulations. Among tested 13 contained 49 particles, polyethylene did appear any product. vegetable material substitute sugar, sodium chloride mineral substitute. Compared previous years, there has improvement market, where opting plant-based substitutes microplastics, relevant still needed.