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Remember when the body washes contained literal micro plastics and were advertised as such? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts
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[–] ChillPenguin 1 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Genuine question, what's the purpose of putting plastic balls in a tooth paste? Texture or something?

[–] gerbler 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Abrasives. Same thing as charcoal. Tiny hard particles help remove gunk when you brush them against something.

[–] ChillPenguin 1 points 7 months ago

Got it, thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Most toothpaste contains abrasives. Look in the ingredients list on your toothpaste, it's likely silica.

The point of using plastic is because the petrochemical industry makes money if they use plastics.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

Something with cleaning. Bullshit.