POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polyethylene Terephthalate is mainly used as a film-forming agent or carrier in cosmetics. It can also be used to give consistency or as a component in exfoliating microbeads.

Ingredient type: Synthetic

‍⚕️ Safety: Used in compliance with regulations, this ingredient is generally considered safe. However, environmental impact is a concern.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient does not come from animal sources.

✨ Worth knowing: Although safe for the skin, it has raised environmental concerns due to its non-biodegradable nature, contributing to plastic pollution. More environmentally friendly alternatives are sometimes preferred.

Found in: Mainly used in make-up products and some personal care products, especially those containing exfoliating microbeads.

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