POLYPROPYLENE TEREPHTHALATE

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE

✨ Role: Polypropylene terephthalate, often used in cosmetic products in the form of microbeads, helps impart a pleasant texture and a specific visual or sensory effect to formulations. It is generally found in exfoliating products for its ability to gently remove dead skin cells.

Ingredient type: Other

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is considered safe when used according to regulatory recommendations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not contain any animal-derived components.

✨ To know: With growing environmental concerns, this ingredient is the subject of debate due to its potential to contribute to microplastic pollution. Look for alternative solutions whenever possible.

Present in: Scrubs, certain make-up products and sometimes hair care products for their texture.