FAQ'S

Why should I go bio?

For the planet: Conventional glitter is made from petroleum based plastic and foil. It has been classified as a micro plastic, which means it will never break down in our life time and rather enters water ways, killing fish, and eventually making its way up the food chain harming other wildlife too. The situation is so bad many scientists have called for a ban on conventional glitter. 

For yourself: The plastics used to make conventional glitter, although cosmetically approved, can be harsh and irritating on the skin. The binding agents used in conventional glitter gels are often made up of a myriad of unfamiliar ingredients and even animal products! 

At the end of the day, Eco Angel bio glitter looks and acts just the same as conventional glitter but is made from common ingredients that aren't harmful to you or the environment.  

What is Eco Angel bio glitter made of? 

Eco Angel bio glitter is made from GMO free, ethically sourced plant cellulose. 

How long does it take to break down? 

Unlike conventional glitter, which takes hundreds to thousands of years to break down, Eco Angel bio glitter only takes 60 days to 1 year to break down depending on the grain size. 

60 days is enough time for it to make its way into the ocean - what then? 

Fortunately Eco Angel bio glitter is marine and waste water biodegradable and suitable for anaerobic digestion. It is made from cellulose, meaning marine life can easily break it down, unlike the petroleum based plastics used in  conventional glitter. 

If it's made from plants how do you get the shine? 

The shine comes from a thin layer of natural minerals coating the cellulose. 

But what about the containers you sell the glitter in? 

The containers we use are made from glass and can be washed and re-used.  We recommend using them for homemade beauty products or storing herbs and spices! 

Okay! I'm in, but what do I do with all my old conventional glitter? 

First you must know that conventional glitter is not recyclable! 

 Unfortunately now that  the glitter has already been produced there isn't any environmentally friendly way to dispose of it. However, you can re-purpose it into an art project or glitter up a pair of old shoes. If you're not the arty type then you could find a local arty charity that could use it.  When you can't recycle, up-cycle :)