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Cover Feature: Microplastics in Cosmetics: Open Questions and Sustainable Opportunities (ChemSusChem 22/2024)
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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.
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