Here's how microbeads in your facewash can lead to health problems for you
| May 2, 2018, 13:24 IST
Facewashes and scrubs that use microbeads and microplastic can lead to the dwindling population of fish in the rivers and lakes. And now a study has found that this may make its way back to us through the food chain and in turn make us sick as well. “Results indicate that 28% of all the products tested contained microplastics. At least 50% of the facewash samples and 67% of the facial scrubs were found to contain microplastics. Other products such as toothpastes and shampoos could also contain them,” a member of the research team stated.
“Microplastics are mistaken as food particles by fish, which eat them. These particles then block the digestive tract and damage tissue systems. These particles can then travel up the food chain and reach us,” another researcher added. “Microplastics in a worldwide threat and is a major source of marine pollution. Even though microplastics are banned in many countries including the US and Europe, there is hardly any legislation in India. The Bureau of Indian Standards has classified microbeads as ‘unsafe’ for use in cosmetic products but it is still being allowed to use,” he added. So pay heed and try to avoid products that contain microbeads. You just might help save an entire species.
“Microplastics are mistaken as food particles by fish, which eat them. These particles then block the digestive tract and damage tissue systems. These particles can then travel up the food chain and reach us,” another researcher added. “Microplastics in a worldwide threat and is a major source of marine pollution. Even though microplastics are banned in many countries including the US and Europe, there is hardly any legislation in India. The Bureau of Indian Standards has classified microbeads as ‘unsafe’ for use in cosmetic products but it is still being allowed to use,” he added. So pay heed and try to avoid products that contain microbeads. You just might help save an entire species.