Ask Umbra: Why is my face scrub full of tiny plastic beads?

Grist
By Ask UmbraJun 16, 2014, 7:03 am22 pts
Q. There has been a lot of talk about the damage those tiny plastic beads in beauty products are doing to our waterways, especially the Great Lakes region. What sorts of alternatives are out there? I’ve heard of jojoba beans and nutshells being used, but are they really any better? Danni Madison, WI A.…

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