![]() ![]() These fish then become toxic and are consumed by humans and other animals. Fish often mistake these tiny particles for other things and consume them. This is a major problem because the microbeads will eventually appear in river, lakes, and oceans. Since the microbeads are so small it is difficult for them to be caught by wastewater facilities that treat the water. These items require water in order to rinse off the access product after use, which is then are washed down the drain and entering the water systems. Microbeads are tiny spherical particles that are made of plastic and are used in many products like: body scrub, facial washes, exfoliants, and some toothpastes. There has been great controversy about products containing microbeads because they are negatively effecting our environment. The main concern with the product that I chose do discuss is that it contains microbeads. There are multiple machines in the facility that are operating at once, so you can imagine the amount of power needed to keep them functioning. The factories require a lot of energy, like power, in order to produce these products in large quantities. The products are then packaged in large quantities and shipped out. I am unsure about the exact process that takes place to manufacture this certain product, however most facial washes and scrubs are mass-produced in a factory with the help of machines. Neutrogena is a brand of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies and manufactures and markets their products in over 70 countries. I, personally, am unaware of more than half of the ingredients that this product contains! I am certain that the majority of consumers are not aware of the ingredients and other components that are used in the products that they purchase. Some of the inactive ingredients include: Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyethylene, and the list continues. The first active ingredient listed on the product is Salicylic acid, which serves as the acne treatment. Although this product can be beneficial to my cosmetic need/wants it contains ingredients and other components that are harmful to the environment. The product requires the use of water in order for the product to work properly. Typically, I use the product 2-3 days out of the week. ![]() The purpose of this product is to cleanse one’s face and smooth away roughness without over-drying and irritating the skin. One of the products that is used in my daily regimen is: Neutrogena’s Oil- Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub. These products can create cycles of unhealthy and harmful effects that not only effect the environment, but a great deal of living organisms. They contain ingredients and other components that consumers are not always aware of, in terms of the complex names listed in the ingredients area on the product. It’s typical for a consumer to focus on what is needed for the current moment, rather than considering the effects of the product in the future. As consumers, we do not always take into account of how the products that we purchase for our everyday use can be harming the environment. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |