Microplastics are full of toxic chemicals that are leaching into your skin

A new study found that these chemicals can easily be absorbed through our skin.

As research uncovers the abundance of microplastics—in everything from Antarctic snow to our produce—we’re also learning more about how these tiny pieces of plastic harm our health. These microscopic particles can get into our bodies via water and air, and they’re not only a health risk on their own. They also carry toxic chemicals, which can then get into our bloodstream through our skin.