What Makes Eko Glitter Biodegradable?
Eco friendly glitters are bioplastics made from natural plant-based films: cellulose or polylactide (PLA) which are capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms.
Cellulose and PLA are very environmentally friendly materials since they are made from renewable resources like wood pulp and corn.
Sparkle sustainably with Elektra Cosmetics EKO GLITTER
- Plant based
- Biodegradable
- Vegan friendly, cruelty-free
- Cosmetic grade
- Made from renewable raw materials
- Gentle on your skin
What is PLA?
PLA as a bioplastic that naturally degrades when exposed to the environment.
Plastics products may take up to thousand years to compost while PLA products compost within 3-6 monthsin a composting system.
For example, a PLA bottle left in the ocean would typically degrade in six to 24 months. Compared to conventional plastics (which in the same environment can take several hundred to a thousand years to degrade) this is truly phenomenal.
How Long Does It Take to Biodegrade?
The time it takes for our eco friendly glitter to breakdown varies greatly, depending on the size of the glitter particles and environment it is in. In general, biodegradation requires four things: heat, water, oxygen and microorganisms. These elements are naturally found in soil, compost, and water environments. Exactly how long the breakdown process varies depending on these conditions. In the right environment, it usually takes 2-6 months to degrade.
Where is the eco friendly glitter made?
The Eko Glitter is made right here in the United States and lovingly mixed and hand packed in the Glitter Lab in New Orleans – we try to keep things as local as possible!
What is the Best Way to Apply Eko Glitter?
Our Eko Primer! Simply put a spot of on your skin, and dab the glitter on with a makeup brush or your finger tips for instant sparkle! Our light and natural formula provides quick and easy application. Moreover, our Eko Primer is full of natural skin loving ingredients.
Both Eko Glitter and Eko Primer are easy to remove with makeup wipes, or soap and warm water.
Want to see our beautiful EKO Glitter in action? Check out this piece on what it’s like to be covered in it, for art’s sake.
