How plastic microbeads are causing big problems

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  • @tyraezekiel9293
    @tyraezekiel9293 8 років тому +626

    I didn't know the beads in face wash were PLASTIC, oh gosh. I just hope other companies catch on and realize that we're wrecking our planet. That's the only way this can get resolved.

    • @ferchsakura
      @ferchsakura 8 років тому +14

      I was just thinking the same! I freaked out!

    • @TheMissJapan51
      @TheMissJapan51 8 років тому +17

      I didn't know either ! I started using salt, sugar or apricot core based products because it's more effective and smells better but I never though about that...

    • @laurahuynh8333
      @laurahuynh8333 8 років тому +22

      There's a law that states starting in 2017, microbeads will be banned in the use of cosmetics.

    • @GregoryMom
      @GregoryMom 8 років тому +2

      Tyra Ezekiel they won't, this is earth

    • @GregoryMom
      @GregoryMom 8 років тому

      Tyra Ezekiel no

  • @TaylorKnightCosplay
    @TaylorKnightCosplay 9 років тому +484

    "Let us not take this planet for granted."
    Leonardo DiCaprio

    • @shanaa3697
      @shanaa3697 8 років тому +10

      Preech

    • @lil_weasel219
      @lil_weasel219 5 років тому +1

      Yeah, his rich ass is donating fiercely to save the planet

  • @PinkHatOfEpicness
    @PinkHatOfEpicness 9 років тому +374

    Wouldn't it be cheaper for a company to use biological exfoliatiors like salt or sand? I was under the impression that all that plastic is rather costly

    • @0ceanOfStorms
      @0ceanOfStorms 8 років тому +94

      The natural exfoliates, exfoliate better than the micro-plastics. Therefore companies often choose the plastics so that people have to use their products even more to get the same effect you would with natural exfoliates. They basically only want you to buy more of their products so that they make more money.
      As for the price, I'm guessing it would be more expensive to harvest and clean the sand and salt, rather than just producing the plastic. Most plastic isn't really an expensive product either.

    • @abitgaytbh4463
      @abitgaytbh4463 7 років тому +44

      Kristin S. Leiros Not exactly, microbeads are used because they can be far more gentle on the skin than salt and other natural exfoliators. It's about skin protection, not keeping you coming back. Even with a non-gentle exfoliator you'd have to come back for more because dead skin cells and oil never stop building up.

    • @jiayuliou6323
      @jiayuliou6323 7 років тому +5

      Bianca Briteside yes if they use that it would be cheaper but sand and salt don’t feel pleasent on our skin and it probably will be hard to make it good for ski and will cost more so people will say I will buy this one because this one is cheaper and softer etc

    • @patstigious857
      @patstigious857 7 років тому +1

      Bianca Briteside it is and that is why the big brands like coca cola and fanta use plastic not glass because glass is harder and dearer to buy #listentolush #dosomething

    • @lh7118
      @lh7118 6 років тому +1

      I loveee sugar scrubs

  • @cakecup36
    @cakecup36 9 років тому +773

    Love lush for reasons like this, amazing!

  • @shelbyyrenee
    @shelbyyrenee 9 років тому +120

    This breaks my heart, it's harming all the creatures. I wish more people cared about saving the planet! It's better for everyone.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +12

      +Shelby Garner Thank you for your love and support!

  • @jaylnadams4423
    @jaylnadams4423 9 років тому +187

    This really made a difference for me. I stopped using drug store products like the neutrogena face scrubs and switched to lush. To me lush feels more natural and earthy in a way, I just love it.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +28

      Jayln Adams That is so wonderful, lovely!

    • @gracejohnston3539
      @gracejohnston3539 7 років тому +4

      Jayln Adams same here! the lush products make me feel better about keeping our environment safe, and are also a lot better for my skin!

    • @cami3616
      @cami3616 7 років тому +1

      Same I stopped using Nuetrogena too for my troubled skin and I now use Lushs soap for my face and it's worked wonderful!

    • @iydziyzryidzrzykhzfixfuouf768
      @iydziyzryidzrzykhzfixfuouf768 3 роки тому

      Same

  • @Radashison
    @Radashison 9 років тому +164

    This is why I love Lush

  • @v3lv3lv3lv
    @v3lv3lv3lv 8 років тому +93

    and that's why I use salt scrubs.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому +20

      Natural exfoliators are the best! 👍

    • @v3lv3lv3lv
      @v3lv3lv3lv 8 років тому +4

      LUSH Cosmetics North America Yes!! Thanks for replying

    • @kayleeconway3612
      @kayleeconway3612 8 років тому +8

      I use sugar scrubs

    • @motherofgod3170
      @motherofgod3170 7 років тому

      Kaylee Conway those are harmful to your skin

    • @ケンイシュカ
      @ケンイシュカ 7 років тому

      mother of God why is sugar harmful to the skin? i used them as body scrub and it felt amazing!!! please reply.. I'd like to know if it is really harmful to the skin

  • @Jessi-44
    @Jessi-44 8 років тому +56

    Microbeads and plastic shopping bags should be banned world wide. We will only be the demise of ourselves if we don't try to fix the situation.

  • @capndeezy
    @capndeezy 8 років тому +61

    After watching this video earlier this year, I've completely stopped using anything with microbeads. I was SHOCKED at just how many products I had that contained them - even my toothpaste!!

  • @judekgorman
    @judekgorman 9 років тому +213

    This is so terrible!! Everyone should watch informative videos such as this. The manufacturing of microbeads need to end. Thank you for bringing this to my awareness, always so phenomenal :)

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +2

      +Keeley Gorman Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! 💚

    • @skyejessup4274
      @skyejessup4274 8 років тому +2

      +Amanah Shaikh that would be so difficult to do, could you imagine having to wash your face while making sure that no beads go down the drain? its easier to just get rid of these beads entirely and just replace them with something natural like salt :)

  • @maddyatkinson7031
    @maddyatkinson7031 9 років тому +449

    I have some of that face wash and now I might go throw it out... I'm never gonna buy it again

    • @ArizzonaGreen
      @ArizzonaGreen 9 років тому +9

      Me to girl👍

    • @gabbygallardo726
      @gabbygallardo726 9 років тому +73

      Maddy Atkinson Don't throw it out yet! Lush is having a campaign where if you turn them in you get a free 100g of Angels on Bare Skin!

    • @peachykeem2941
      @peachykeem2941 9 років тому +3

      ***** really? i have like a lot that i was going to throw out ...0^0. the website doesn't say anything so im curious

    • @aleezabeee
      @aleezabeee 9 років тому +1

      ***** LUSH Cosmetics North America Can you confirm? If we turn in facewash with microbeads in it do we get free 100g of Angels on Bare Skin? If so, does it have to be AoBS or could we choose maybe Herbalism?

    • @peachykeem2941
      @peachykeem2941 9 років тому

      yeah it says on face book but only untill june 9 and i dont know if all lush stores will accept

  • @rachellittleton9970
    @rachellittleton9970 9 років тому +63

    Honestly, I love how organic lush is. I have heard about the problem with microbeads, and now that i fully understand, it is so much more meaningful. Thank you for being apart of a fraction of people that care for our planet.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +13

      Rachel littleton Thank you so much for sharing your kind thoughts! We're thrilled to have your support in banning microbeads.

  • @kelseystrang8442
    @kelseystrang8442 7 років тому +245

    I just used a body scrub with micro beads last night, I'm going to throw it out

    • @lilycovill8667
      @lilycovill8667 7 років тому +42

      Kelsey Strang don't it will get into the ocean anyway

    • @freefraction
      @freefraction 7 років тому +34

      just dont buy it, tell everyone what it causes:) its not only in scrubs, also tooth paste, glitter, lipgloss...

    • @louellarichardson3373
      @louellarichardson3373 6 років тому +4

      but then itsgoing to landfils

  • @jewelthomas9519
    @jewelthomas9519 8 років тому +14

    it upsets and sickens me to see how much we've destroyed our beautiful planet

  • @persephoneblack888
    @persephoneblack888 9 років тому +27

    I'm going to go through my facial and body products tonight and if I see any of them contain plastic microbeads they are going into the trash immediately. This video was very informative, thank you guys for your hard work and research.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +4

      ***** Thank you so much for your support! Our oceans and sea creatures thank you. :)

    • @persephoneblack888
      @persephoneblack888 9 років тому +4

      LUSH Cosmetics North America I would rather save the ocean and the important creatures in it then exfoliate with those nasty plastic beads. :) You're welcome little sea creatures and oceans!

    • @snicholson1978
      @snicholson1978 9 років тому +4

      ***** you can add sugar to any non plastics face cleaner to make them exfoliate

    • @imaginefun3426
      @imaginefun3426 9 років тому

      Your a good person for the enviroment ☺️😊😱😀

    • @elliebeauty5460
      @elliebeauty5460 9 років тому +1

      Same!! I feel really bad about this now

  • @kiraanderson5229
    @kiraanderson5229 8 років тому +20

    I had no idea those little beads were plastic in my skin products! I will make sure not to buy these anymore. I am partly responsible for ruining the ocean and I'm sorry.Thankyou for waking me up.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому

      Thank you so much for watching, Kira! 💚

    • @kiraanderson5229
      @kiraanderson5229 8 років тому

      +LUSH Cosmetics North America I'm glad we have a company like you that is truly making a difference!

  • @okayasher
    @okayasher 8 років тому +26

    Lush is so amazing, thank you for spreading awareness

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому +8

      Thank you so much for watching! 💗

  • @TondrilaTube
    @TondrilaTube 9 років тому +20

    I always thought they had stuff inside, I never knew they were just plastic

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +3

      TondrilaTube Thank you so much for watching the video, lovely! We're really happy to hear it was so informative.

  • @williamvickery
    @williamvickery 9 років тому +26

    I hope that the people down voting this video are only down voting it because they hate micro plastics and not the video itself

  • @ameliebamford1824
    @ameliebamford1824 8 років тому +116

    I feel terrible we need to clean up the world I'm only 10 but I feel we need to make a difference to this world and fast so thank you lust for being so amazing and spreading awareness of this, for now on I'm only going to use lush face scrubs WHOS WHITH ME ?! ❤️

    • @cheezitbox6410
      @cheezitbox6410 8 років тому +2

      I am!!!

    • @isabellah420
      @isabellah420 8 років тому

      Amelie Bamford I'm with you and I'm only 13

    • @stefaneisserer409
      @stefaneisserer409 8 років тому +2

      you can use also only olive oil and salt and mix it yourself!

    • @stefaneisserer409
      @stefaneisserer409 8 років тому

      they know it since a longtime they dont care they are about profit.look here at this album:facebook.com/stella.witt1/media_set?set=a.4744513046252.2184141.1097780262&type=3

    • @raspberrymewie991
      @raspberrymewie991 7 років тому +1

      Amelie Bamford I get what you're saying, but I'm pretty sure nobody cares about your age

  • @katieneal9559
    @katieneal9559 8 років тому +20

    you can substitute these plastics for environmentally friendly scrub alternatives, like sea salt, oats, sugar, coffee grounds, or reusable ones like sponges and brushes.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому +16

      Good news! All of Lush's exfoliating ingredients are all biodegradable in nature! 😊

    • @katieneal9559
      @katieneal9559 8 років тому +4

      LUSH Cosmetics North America i know, huge fan of your products:)))

  • @anaa4086
    @anaa4086 7 років тому +1

    Wow... I had no idea how harmful microbeads are... I feel really guilty, thank you Lush for showing us the truth.

  • @millerkirkland
    @millerkirkland 9 років тому +15

    Always wondered where those beads went, such a great video from such a great company.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +1

      Max Miller We're so glad you took the time to watch it, Max! We love our oceans!

  • @unicorncave4700
    @unicorncave4700 8 років тому +10

    I love how all lush products are so safe and amazing! I don't get why companies can't use oats, coffee grounds, sea salt, or even sugar! They are simple products!

  • @livvynichols
    @livvynichols 9 років тому +3

    and this is why i love this company so much... forever a lushie!!!!!

  • @TheNicGonzalez
    @TheNicGonzalez 9 років тому +3

    I'm filming a video tomorrow with products that have micro plastics, glad I can share this video around!

  • @eebnetissa
    @eebnetissa 9 років тому +1

    Its a good thing that you make these videos. People shoud know more about this. Everyone please share this NOW.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      ***** Thank you so much for spreading the word!

  • @paige0277
    @paige0277 9 років тому +45

    I gave up bath and body works for lush because of things like these and because they are vegan and against animal abuse❤️ love lush❤️

    • @Jessica-ee1pl
      @Jessica-ee1pl 9 років тому +6

      Bath and body works is against animal abuse !

    • @user-gf3ou9xm2n
      @user-gf3ou9xm2n 9 років тому

      me too

    • @jadejoseph8961
      @jadejoseph8961 9 років тому

      Jessica Bergersen I was just going to comment that :L

    • @Jessica-ee1pl
      @Jessica-ee1pl 9 років тому

      Haha two great minds think alike :)

    • @kerruhhh6954
      @kerruhhh6954 9 років тому

      +Catherine Glick no they aren't

  • @casshhg1859
    @casshhg1859 9 років тому

    Everytime this video pops up on my account I share it! There's so many alternatives for a body/face scrub! Love love love your morals and how the company fights for this,to stop animal testing,uses natural ingredients,and fair trade.some of the reasons I only buy my body products from you guys! Plus they're all just great quality!!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      +Cass Dool Thank you so much for your support, Cass! We really appreciate it, and we're thrilled that you're loving your products! 💚

  • @shaziejones5394
    @shaziejones5394 9 років тому +1

    I hope to become a marine biologist or work with the ocean in some way when i leave school and this video made me cry, people NEED to educate themselves about this major issue to save our marine eco systems

  • @beamsgf444
    @beamsgf444 7 років тому

    this deserves so many more views, i want more people to se this and understand what they are doing to our planet. this is why i love lush.

  • @ItsLisaFRANKS
    @ItsLisaFRANKS 7 років тому

    My college professor showed us this video in class and it made me so sad. I've been using micro bead exfoliator for years, here i was using cruelty-free products thinking I was making a difference. I'm so thankful for lush and other organic, cruelty-free, environmental friendly brands. It means the world that you care about our world

    • @ItsLisaFRANKS
      @ItsLisaFRANKS 7 років тому

      However, what do i do with the products I already have? Trashing them would just mean they would end up in lakes anyway :( and you can't recycle liquids?!

  • @luciabrown8778
    @luciabrown8778 9 років тому +27

    We should pass a law to end this

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      +Lucia Brown Thanks so much for watching, and thank you for your support! 💚

    • @JanaKatherineVideo
      @JanaKatherineVideo 9 років тому +1

      I actually think that they are passing a law that ends manufacturing microbeads, but it won't be in effect for a few years.

    • @edwardnayegon2066
      @edwardnayegon2066 9 років тому +4

      Obama recently outlawed the beads

    • @luciabrown8778
      @luciabrown8778 9 років тому

      +LUSH Cosmetics North America welcome I don't think I can love your company anymore it's the best company in the world!

    • @bananablueberry6312
      @bananablueberry6312 9 років тому

      just did

  • @lifewithmishy
    @lifewithmishy 7 років тому

    Thank you Lush for sharing this. This is one of the reason why i love your company!

  • @jordanburns9263
    @jordanburns9263 9 років тому

    This is why I buy from lush. Not only do I absolutely love lush products, but lush is a company that genuinely cares about making the earth a better place and providing healthy and natural products for our bodies. A huge thank you. 😊

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      Jordan Burns Thank you so much for sharing the love, Jordan!

  • @sophieroberts4078
    @sophieroberts4078 7 років тому

    I wish I could show everyone in the world this. Everyone needs to know about this. It's so damaging and it's coming back to us! I'm throwing my face soap out and telling everyone about this. This is not okay. Thank you Lush for making us aware of this.

  • @theresepallera2559
    @theresepallera2559 7 років тому +1

    This helped me settle my research topic. Thank you Lush!

  • @PegsGarden
    @PegsGarden 9 років тому +1

    WOW!! I never use those exfoliates, just a small soft facial brush, but its in alot of things, this needs to change and each one of us can make a difference!!!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      Peg Innam You're absolutely right - together we can #BanTheBead!

  • @amyolsavsky6883
    @amyolsavsky6883 9 років тому +1

    I just recently found this out, I can't believe how many products out there contain them.

  • @faiwybeawy8610
    @faiwybeawy8610 9 років тому +274

    thank goodness microbeads are now illegal in the us

    • @kool-aidman1831
      @kool-aidman1831 8 років тому +46

      No they are not 😂😂 I can still go to Walgreens and go buy some

    • @dreindenver798
      @dreindenver798 8 років тому +79

      The US will ban the production of personal care products and cosmetics containing plastic microbeads from July of 2017. The new law, which is aimed at protecting the nation’s waterways, will also ban sales of cosmetics containing microbeads beginning in July of 2018, and over-the-counter drugs containing these plastic particles by July of 2019.

    • @julieaceaneth8480
      @julieaceaneth8480 8 років тому +1

      +Andrea E YAY

    • @isabellah420
      @isabellah420 8 років тому +22

      christina hollcroft I'm in the US and I have seen cvs sell products with microbeads

    • @GregoryMom
      @GregoryMom 8 років тому

      dreindenver how about NOW!

  • @amaterasu5296
    @amaterasu5296 8 років тому

    This video is eye-opening, I think that a lot of people didn't know that an insignificant exfoliator or toothpaste could commit such damages. Great video

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому +1

      +Lou Schmitt Thank you so much for watching! 💚

  • @mirischma
    @mirischma 9 років тому +24

    If you really want an exfoliant with no plastics, use St. Ive's "Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub." The exfoliants are 100% natural. I think there's a green tea scented one as well.

    • @Jessica-ee1pl
      @Jessica-ee1pl 9 років тому +2

      I wouldn't it can scar your skin and see them in the future :/

    • @beckyandanime
      @beckyandanime 9 років тому +9

      They test on animals though. So, if anyone cares about being cruelty free, that's not the best option.

    • @Jessica-ee1pl
      @Jessica-ee1pl 9 років тому

      Got my cruelty free stuff already :)!

    • @VirgoChick14
      @VirgoChick14 9 років тому

      Jessica Bergersen yeah that's what happend to my face :( it's too harsh. I didn't know it until I used it.

    • @Jessica-ee1pl
      @Jessica-ee1pl 9 років тому +1

      Deff try Buff her skin they use all natural ingredients !

  • @ks-rj6pw
    @ks-rj6pw 9 років тому +2

    Not going to purchase any products containing microbeads from now on. Thank you so much for this informative video and your hard work!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      Kendall Stark Thanks for showing your support, Kendall!

  • @jenniferwood7933
    @jenniferwood7933 9 років тому

    I love this video. I keep watching over and over! I told my cousin about it and she tweeted about it and signed the petition. I even told my sister about it and she used it for her science project which she needed an environmental issue and created a poster which looks great. I hope it motivates a lot of people just as much as it did for me!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +1

      Jennifer Wood Thank you so much for spreading the word, Jennifer! We're so glad you're as passionate as we are about our oceans - it sounds like you've made quite a difference already!

  • @puppyycatt
    @puppyycatt 9 років тому +8

    I had no idea what those beads were in the face scrub. I'm going through all my facial scrubs tonight to see if any of them contain microbeads and throw them away.

    • @Laralove14927
      @Laralove14927 9 років тому +2

      Don't throw them away! If you do the micro beads will still end up in the ocean! If you paid for them you might as we'll be using them

    • @brendanwernisch4761
      @brendanwernisch4761 9 років тому +2

      +Silver Fox you could pass the product through a sieve and then recycle the beads instead of throwing them away. i'm sure they're gone now, since this reply is two months late, but for anyone else wondering what to do: this is a possible solution

  • @deliciagonzalez4922
    @deliciagonzalez4922 8 років тому +5

    Thank you so much I never new about microbe ads till now and what they are btw love your products are organic

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому

      Thank you so much for watching!

  • @happylittleatheist2929
    @happylittleatheist2929 9 років тому

    I'm loving the Life's a Beach scrub, it smells so wonderful and does a great job of gently exfoliating. Thank you guys so much for making these excellent alternatives to microbeads. I'm happy to be a part of the solution :-)

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      HappyLittleAtheist Thank you so much for sharing the love! We're so glad you're enjoying Life's a Beach, too!

  • @parkjimns
    @parkjimns 7 років тому +1

    I started using salt scrubs (ocean salt scrub of course) and face masks (Mask of Magnaminty) instead of microplastic face wash :)

  • @ARock437
    @ARock437 9 років тому +1

    Oh wow I had no idea that is what those little beads were in the face washes I used to use! Luckily I switched over to lush face washes and scrubs a while ago, but I will be looking through the other products I haven't thrown away and see if they contain microbeads. What a shame to see our oceans and other bodies of water being polluted like this.

  • @iMinikoo
    @iMinikoo 9 років тому +7

    I've never used that type of scrub but now I'm never going to use those type of scrubs ever.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +1

      iMinikoo Thank you so much for trying your support!

    • @iMinikoo
      @iMinikoo 9 років тому

      no problem! :D

  • @alyssabeth3994
    @alyssabeth3994 9 років тому

    Consider my eyes officially opened. Lush is officially my favorite and I will definitely be using it more! I love the way it makes me feel anyhow.

  • @rn8845
    @rn8845 6 років тому

    thank you for making me aware. I kinda wanted to cry.

  • @sagewojo
    @sagewojo 9 років тому

    This really changed my view of things. I signed the petition and would love to thank lush for this video.

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      Silly Pancake Thank you so much for your support - we're really glad you found it so informative!

  • @jess_bounce
    @jess_bounce 9 років тому +1

    Someone left a review on a Sephora product stating that she would not recommend the product bc it contains microbeads which are bad for the ocean and fish. That is how I became interested in this subject.
    I think we can make more people aware of this problem if we all do the same. So many people read reviews, it might be a good way to spread this information to those who do not already know about it! I was so glad that someone made me aware of the issue! Now I will never use a product with microbeads again.
    On a related note, I do not buy scrubs at all anymore. I use a little rubber/silicone pad with little nubs on it and I wash with a scrub-free wash. Same effect as a scrub. Super soft skin and more gentle than my clarisonic. I bought it for $5 and I have had the same one for over a year. I believe l'oreal makes a face wash that includes the same type of thing for free. I hope everyone will at least try a scrubber like this, you'll never be tempted by microbead scrubs again.

  • @illabebroadway6985
    @illabebroadway6985 9 років тому +1

    watched this and now convinced my family to switch face cleansers. So eye opening

  • @bethck4549
    @bethck4549 9 років тому +11

    Oh no! I feel so bad for using microbead products :( how can I safely dispose of them, without making things worse??

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +13

      Beth CK While we try to avoid throwing anything directly in the trash wherever possible, it is the best case for products containing microbeads - this way, the beads stay in their container and are prevented from entering our waterways.

  • @Monica_M85
    @Monica_M85 9 років тому +3

    Wow. I had no idea those were plastic! I thought they dissolved. Sharing this video right now!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      Monica Favre Thank you for spreading the word!

  • @pipermay4755
    @pipermay4755 7 років тому +1

    Wow I just took a shower and used a face wash that has those plastic beads and I never knew about this I'm so glad I watched this video this needs to be shared to everyone!!!!

  • @teaganvanalstyne2916
    @teaganvanalstyne2916 8 років тому

    this should have millions of views. people need to see this

  • @karenheater8499
    @karenheater8499 7 років тому

    I have never had the chance to try any of your products
    I love what your doing ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lushieaddict
    @lushieaddict 9 років тому

    thank you so much for this info! I'm definitely not going to repurchase any products that contain microbeads and everything I own that has them are going to the trash!!!! And I'm sharing this 'cause we have to spread the message and the most important thing that you mentioned was that we have the "purchasing power" and that is so true so let's work to make a change!!!!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      ***** Thank you for your support of the #banthebead campaign!

  • @sophiebeauty1017
    @sophiebeauty1017 8 років тому +3

    This video was so inspiring I watched again 3 times

  • @happy3254
    @happy3254 9 років тому +1

    As a scuba diver this breaks my heart... I find litter almost everytime I go diving and the damage is terrible what it's does to the animals and reefs. This is why I love lush, they care about how their products effect not only the consumer but also the environment. Question for lush- can I bring my empty conditioner bottles for you to reuse?

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      +Happy:) Thank you so much for supporting us and the oceans! We definitely need them and they are integral to our survival. You can definitely return your conditioner bottles for proper recycling at any of our Lush shops.

  • @heyitsbeppa4809
    @heyitsbeppa4809 9 років тому +2

    Spread this campaign. We can do it if we try!

  • @DJBoyMikey
    @DJBoyMikey 8 років тому +6

    Wow you really opened my eyes, powerful video

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому

      Thanks so much for your kind words!

    • @Domincangrl2050
      @Domincangrl2050 8 років тому

      LUSH Cosmetics North America lush, can you make a how it's made video on Golden wonder? and more how it's made videos in general for people like me to share for more promotion for the coming holiday season? I'd love to share them to my social media outlets. :)

  • @a7xgirl1234
    @a7xgirl1234 9 років тому

    Lush will always be my favorite company to buy from. A lot of Drug store brands don't even come close to being good. This is such a good video!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      a7xgirl1234 Thank you so much for your kind words!

  • @lidette711
    @lidette711 7 років тому +1

    Oh my goodness! I'm so glad I stopped using facial scrubs with microbeads! I didn't know they were doing this to the ocean!!

  • @mooncake4371
    @mooncake4371 8 років тому

    I was on vacation during the holidays and was walking along the beach trying to collect some seashells. I found some colourful bits I thought were pieces of seashells, but upon closer inspection I discovered it was a pile of plastic bits. It made me so sad. Please don't pollute the beautiful ocean, take care of it! Thank you so much for this video, because I think a lot of us assume that the microbeads in cleansers dissolve or melt away, when in fact they don't :(

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому

      Absolutely! We care about keeping our waterways clear and safe - thank you so much for your support as well! ❤️

  • @poppychristo
    @poppychristo 8 років тому +1

    Wow this is deep and this is why I use lush and all there products and I am now going to check the back of every other product

  • @fairyfaye
    @fairyfaye 7 років тому

    this video needs so much attention.

  • @ahhhhhshlynn5641
    @ahhhhhshlynn5641 7 років тому +1

    I use St. Ive's facial scrub and I'm so happy to find out that it's microbead free!

  • @ihhjuuh
    @ihhjuuh 9 років тому

    i didnt know you used so many good for the enviroment materials, im so glad! i love the views you have about animals and enviroment thankyou for sharing this and raising awarness

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому

      +isaura maria mañoso pérez Thank you so much for your support - we really appreciate it! 💗

  • @eleanorp4155
    @eleanorp4155 9 років тому +4

    I always use ones that have beads that naturally dissolve while your scrubbing

  • @winterr.m
    @winterr.m 8 років тому

    this is a great company because its so focused on helping the environment I wish there were more companies like lush

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому

      Thank you so much for spreading the Lush love! 💚

  • @sydneylanders1823
    @sydneylanders1823 9 років тому +44

    I'm pretty sure that now there has been a law passed that has banned the microbeads!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +29

      +Sydney Landers We have seen progress in a number of countries, which is really exciting!

    • @FluffOfFuzz
      @FluffOfFuzz 9 років тому

      +LUSH Cosmetics North America it is! 😀

    • @amandaros.e
      @amandaros.e 7 років тому

      what's the point of micro beads anyways

    • @mkg2124
      @mkg2124 7 років тому

      amanda exfoliating(scrubbing away) dead skin.

  • @alexmedina7266
    @alexmedina7266 9 років тому

    Shared This to my Facebook and Posted Your Link for ways to get better skin then rub Plastic on your face. ! Thankk Youu LUSH ❤
    I just recently found your website a couple days back on tumbler. And I'm full on dedicated to share more of what you guys have to offer to friends and family , you guy's are Amazing in what you do. 💓 !

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  9 років тому +1

      Alex Medina Thank you so much for spreading the word - you really are a dedicated Lushie!

    • @alexmedina7266
      @alexmedina7266 9 років тому

      YAY 😍❤ anything for you guys!

  • @tokyojazz3746
    @tokyojazz3746 9 років тому +1

    Wow! I never knew. Learned something new today.

  • @RainbowSuds16
    @RainbowSuds16 9 років тому +11

    Fuck. We have to do something about this.

  • @lainahernandez9016
    @lainahernandez9016 9 років тому +13

    Just signed the petition for my bf and I. I can't believe this :/ this is why I love lush! #saveourplanet

  • @MsKetchupBlaBla
    @MsKetchupBlaBla 7 років тому +1

    Watching this with Ocean Salt sitting on my face, good feeling.

  • @loveanus
    @loveanus 8 років тому

    The music is just... beautiful.

  • @carlapierini7547
    @carlapierini7547 9 років тому

    This is so sad.. We should preserve those special, precious natural resources

  • @awesomekidstoys4411
    @awesomekidstoys4411 8 років тому +12

    Oh my gosh poor animals

  • @sarcasticallyevelyn8418
    @sarcasticallyevelyn8418 8 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for uploading this, I had no idea and I'll be stopping using facial scrubs and toothpastes with microbeads. Can someone give me the link to sign the petition pls?

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому

      Thank you so much for your support! You can visit 5 Gyres for more information on how to get involved: www.5gyres.org/microbeads/

  • @laurab.7002
    @laurab.7002 6 років тому

    Read about this a few years ago and immediately switched to St. Ives Apricot Scrub, works great for me. It uses ground up walnut shells as the exfoliant.

  • @marthamijangos4429
    @marthamijangos4429 8 років тому

    This is so eye opening... And I'm crying

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому +1

      +Martha M Thank you so much for watching! Since this campaign has begun, we've seen some amazing strides, including upcoming bans on microbeads in Canada and the US; we're so happy to see signs of positive change in the world!

    • @marthamijangos4429
      @marthamijangos4429 8 років тому

      +LUSH Cosmetics North America this is great... And that campaign will only do that in the United States and Canada, or is it going to be like a worldwide thing?

  • @maex7917
    @maex7917 7 років тому

    This hit me deep. It made me realise that once it's in the ocean it's there forever

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  7 років тому

      Hi love - it does all add up! That's why we prefer to use natural exfoliates that are bio-degradable in our products. Thank you for feeling so passionate about keeping our earth healthy - say no to micro-plastics! ❤️

  • @kimrodriguez3680
    @kimrodriguez3680 2 місяці тому

    wow. still so prevalent today. makes me wonder how much more there is 9 years later. lush has always been so aware

  • @matcha_man
    @matcha_man 8 років тому

    This is just amazing, Thank you lush!

    • @LUSH
      @LUSH  8 років тому

      Thank you so much for watching! 💚

  • @funghoul2199
    @funghoul2199 8 років тому

    as a cashier, I was shocked to see brand name companies use these
    a customer was scared by my reaction so I had to explain
    she was furious at me then called me a "whimp" 😟

  • @sahasrahla1015
    @sahasrahla1015 8 років тому +1

    I have an exfoliating scrub made with crushed apricot kernels. It's pretty cheap, but I've only been able to find the stuff in the netherlands.

  • @maiax5389
    @maiax5389 9 років тому +1

    This is brilliant!! Xx

  • @207Demo
    @207Demo 9 років тому +20

    Ahhhh another reason to love LUSH products

    • @Sydchura
      @Sydchura 9 років тому +1

      Yeah. They are so amazing and it's worth the extra 1-2-3 ish dollars.

    • @207Demo
      @207Demo 9 років тому

      honestly the work wonders on my skin

  • @amymia5605
    @amymia5605 6 років тому

    I love how it came up for “shop for micro beads”

  • @elsawoods2976
    @elsawoods2976 7 років тому

    Thank you.

  • @nathanna1223
    @nathanna1223 9 років тому +1

    Oh wow..... That's so much. I do not ever want to use anything like this

  • @karunnyamanimaran6685
    @karunnyamanimaran6685 9 років тому +2

    On twitter and Facebook write #banthebead to help Lush

  • @Lehipsteredgar
    @Lehipsteredgar 8 років тому

    Back then I didn't think it was a huge deal until one day I went to the beach and saw multicolored spheres and I was terrified, I started using more natural face scrubs like Ocean Salt or Dark Angels, and AHA exfoliates.

  • @delaneyg364
    @delaneyg364 8 років тому

    I threw away 3 different soaps I normally used after this. thank you for informing me!