Micro beads are tiny particles, usually made of plastic, that are added to some personal care and beauty products like face scrubs and toothpaste. They are used as exfoliants to remove dead skin cells and provide a smoother feeling. However, they can be harmful to the environment because they are too small to be filtered out by wastewater treatment plants and end up in our oceans, rivers, and lakes, causing pollution and harm to marine life.
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