From skin cells to sea life: The double threat of microplastics in beauty products
Published on: Aug. 14, 2025, 9:51 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
While ingestion and inhalation remain the most studied exposure routes for microplastics, the authors argue that dermal contact, especially from daily cosmetic use, is an underexplored yet highly relevant pathway. Given the cumulative nature of microplastic exposure from multiple sources, the dermatological effects may be part of a larger systemic health burden.
