Why We Need To Fight The Microbead

Hi, Today I'm talking about the issue of Microbeads in our beauty products. These microscopic pieces of plastic are added to beauty products as an exfoliating aid, bizarrely even in products that contain a natural exfoliant anyway. These plastics aren't always adding anything extra to the product, just bulking it up to make the product cheaper to produce.

The issue with these Microbeads is that they are entering into the food chain. Tiny marine life are eating these microscopic piece of plastic thinking they are a tasty treat unable to tell the difference between them and other natural marine food. These tiny marine animals are then been eaten by bigger and bigger fish until inevitably they end up on our own plates. I believe scientists are currently trying to work out if there will be long term damage and whether the plastics are toxic in the long run, but personally I'd rather do my bit to stop the ever growing problem now.

To see if a product you are using or intend on buying doesn't contain these harmful plastics you can use this dedicated website: www.beatthemicrobead.org

Types of plastic in products

• Polyethylene (PE)
• Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
• Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)
• Polypropylene (PP)
• Nylon

Today in England single use plastic bags will now be chargeable at the price of 5p per bag to try and stop the over use of plastic (already happening in Scotland and wales). I won't feel the effect of this too badly as I shop in Aldi where they already charged for bags. The change only applies to chains which employ over 250 full time employees but it's a step in the right direction. So if you're off shopping make sure you take your own bags if you don't want to incur extra charges. All the money made from the sales of the plastic bags will be going to charity so it's kind of a win win situation.

Will you make the switch to plastic free products?

Sam

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Beauty Review | Olay Complete Care

Hi, If you don't currently moisturize you should be, the sooner you start the better, there are so many positive benefits from keeping the skin hydrated. Prevention is easier than a cure when it comes to skin aging. If you use one containing SPF you're protecting your skin from the sun's harmful rays without even thinking about it. I started to moisturizer when I was about 15 and just picked up a simple supermarket home brand product which did the job. I have since tried a few high street brands and this one is my all time favorite.

I love this moisturizer. I'm lucky that my skin isn't all that bothered what I use as long as it gets it's daily dose of moisture. I have been using the Olay Essentials Complete Care Day Fluid for years now. I have not had any reason to want to try any thing else.

Formula - It has a super light weight texture which sinks into the skin really quickly, it is really hydrating and contains SPF 15, what's not to love. Olay have recently updated the formula for this product and it now contains vitamin.

Packaging - I think the bottle could look nicer but it does the job. Getting product out of the bottle can be a little tricky as sometimes loads comes out. I do prefer the product in a sealed bottle with a small whole rather than a tube which you stick your fingers in, it just seems more hygienic

Price - I'm also quite happy with the price tag, as a bargain hunter I have never paid full price for this item and can normally pick up a 100ml bottle for around £3, which lasts ages.

So if you're looking for a budget friendly does it all product, I highly recommend this.

Have you tried Olay moisturizers?

Sam

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