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Acta Biomedica Scientia

Volume 1, Issue 2, 2013
Mcmed International
Acta Biomedica Scientia
Issn
2348 - 215X (Print), 2348 - 2168 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
A REVIEW ON THE IMPACTS OF MICROPLASTIC BEADS USED IN COSMETICS
Author
Piyal Bhattacharya
Email
piyal_green@yahoo.co.in
keyword
Microplastics in cosmetics, Plastic pollution, Aquatic pollution, Alternative of microplastics.
Abstract
Microplastic beads used in cosmetics are responsible for significant proportion of the human-made solid waste in aquatic environments. Globally concerns about the impacts of these microplastics on marine and freshwater ecosystems have been raised. Microplastics once released into the environment, persist for long before becoming fully decomposed and reentering normal biogeochemical cycles. Microplastic beads are utilized for manufacturing of soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, wrinkle creams, moisturizers, shaving cream, sunscreen lotion, facial masks, lipstick, eye shadow, children’s bubble bath, etc. The actual level of impacts of microplastics cannot be estimated as the volumes of plastic ingredients used worldwide in cosmetics and personal care product formulations are publically unavailable. Microplastics have been shown to induce negative impacts on the health of various marine organisms. The possibilities of transfer in food chain as well as biomagnification of toxins present in microplastic beads are also predicted which may directly induce toxicity in human beings through seafood. The present review summarizes the sources, fate and behavior, toxicity and impacts, proposed alternatives and current regulations on banning the use of microplastic beads.
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