Ahead of the curve, Olivella's exfoliating line

NEW YORK - Feb. 25, 2016 - PRLog -- Recently President Obama signed a bill ending the use of microbeads in products. Many exfoliating products use microbeads, but that will now become illegal, thankfully. Often we think of pollution in our environment, but unfortunately we can invite pollutants into our homes with the products we purchase. And microbeads are an example.

What are microbeads?

They are tiny particles of plastic less than 5 millimeters and found in shower gels, soaps, body scrubs, toothpaste and other cleansing or exfoliating products. Microbeads are used to provide an exfoliating sensation.

Microbeads do not dissolve because they are made of plastic, which is a non-biodegradable material. Using them increases micro-plastic pollution. As a result, our oceans and lakes become polluted, posing a harm to the aquatic species. According to a study conducted by Environmental Science and Technology, there are more than 8 trillion microbeads entering aquatic habitats daily. This report led to President Obama’s signing the bill banning the sale and distribution of all products containing microbeads.

The good news is that Olivella’s bath and beauty products have always been natural as well as based in 100% Virgin Olive Oil from Italy. Our soaps and creams contain anti-aging benefits as well as provide antioxidants needed for the skin.

Olivella’s Exfoliating Line of products contain neither microbeads nor plastic beads. Instead, they are made of crushed apricot seeds. Olivella’s exfoliating soaps and scrubs have 100% natural ingredients and contain Mint Essential Oil which soothes inflamed skin. This combination of ingredients also eases the effects of Psoriasis and Eczema.

Olivella’s Exfoliating Line is ahead of the national trend: it is all natural, with no microbeads, made from the best of mother nature for you.