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Cover Feature: Microplastics in Cosmetics: Open Questions and Sustainable Opportunities (ChemSusChem 22/2024)
ChemSusChem2024
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Marco Giustra,
Marco Giustra,
Marco Giustra,
Lucia Morelli,
Giulia Sinesi,
Giulia Sinesi,
Giulia Sinesi,
Giulia Sinesi,
Francesca Spena,
Francesca Spena,
Francesca Spena,
Francesca Spena,
Beatrice De Santes,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Beatrice De Santes,
Paolo Galli,
Marco Giustra,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Lucia Morelli,
Paolo Galli,
Beatrice De Santes,
Lucia Morelli,
Francesca Spena,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Linda Barbieri,
Linda Barbieri,
Davide Prosperi,
Francesca Spena,
Paolo Galli,
Stefania Garbujo,
Stefania Garbujo,
Linda Barbieri,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Stefania Garbujo,
Miriam Colombo
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Paolo Galli,
Davide Prosperi,
Davide Prosperi,
Miriam Colombo
Miriam Colombo
Paolo Galli,
Davide Prosperi,
Paolo Galli,
Miriam Colombo
Summary
This cover feature reviewed the presence of microplastics in cosmetic products — including exfoliants, makeup, and personal care items — and discussed open scientific questions about their safety and opportunities for sustainable alternatives. Regulatory bans on intentional microplastic additions to cosmetics were assessed.
The Cover Feature depicts the hands of a young woman applying sunscreen to her skin. The presence of microplastics in the sunscreen is highlighted by molecular structures within a circle. These microplastics can have a negative impact both on the person′s health and on the ecosystem, including the seaside. More information can be found in the Review by D. Prosperi, M. Colombo and co-workers.