microbead
Noun
Meaning
microbead (plural microbeads)
A microscopic bead of plastic used as an exfoliant in personal care products.
Hypernym: microplastic
Examples
Going forward, it’s likely that more and more manufacturing companies will also be held accountable for the downstream effects of packaging, like we’re seeing with microbead bans around the globe.
These biodegradable products are economical and effective as well as environmentally friendly replacements for microbead exfoliating powders.