What is biodegradable glitter made from?
Non-GMO eucalyptus trees which have been sustainably farmed, however, it still has the same reflective properties as conventional glitter.
What is conventional glitter made from?
Plastic which can sometimes contain harsh chemicals which you don’t really want to be putting on your skin. Also if you wash this down the drain it may end up in the sea. Our glitter has been created to marine and wastewater safe standards and is vegan.
How do I apply biodegradable glitter?
There are many ways to apply biodegradable glitter. Just pop something like beeswax, coconut oil, aloe vera gel, shea butter or un-petroleum jelly on wherever you want the glitter to stick and then dab the glitter on top. For a more long-lasting look we use eyelash glue ;) You will wake up the next day with ALL your look still in place if you do this.
Has biodegradable glitter been tested on animals?
No, our biodegradable glitter is not tested on animals and is Vegan-friendly.
Is your glitter only for us on the skin?
It is cosmetic grade so suitable for us on the face, body and hair, however, it can also be used in bath products, makeup, craft projects etc.
Is it as good as traditional glitter?
It is so much better! It still has the same reflective properties as traditional glitter and is made with the same precision cutting techniques however it is good for the environment. This is premium grade cosmetic glitter and we find it actually feels very soft and is much more delicate on the skin.
How does it biodegrade?
If you leave your glitter in a warm, moist and oxygenated environment then it will begin to biodegrade, the rate depends on the mixture of these factors.
Our Bio Glitter has been produced using pigments that have been certified for use in cosmetics according to the FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title
Where required, each batch of pigment has been tested and certified by the FDA for use.
Properties Specific Gravity Temperature Stability
Value c.1.45 < 120OC
Product Code Product Description
Cosmetic
Approval
Size
(‘xxx’ of product code)
(100μm)
006
(150μm)
008
(200μm)
015
(375μm)
040
(1mm)
094
(2.4mm)
8301/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Silver 8301 ● ●L ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8354/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Rose Pink 8354 ● ●LE ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8310/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Red 8310 ● ●LE ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8331/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Mocha 8331 ● ●LE ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8303/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Gold 8303 ● ●L ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8321/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Spring Green
8321 ● ●L ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8351/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Turquoise 8351 ● ●L ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8325/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Sky Blue 8325 ● ●L ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8366/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Ocean Blue
8366 ● ●LE ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8313/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Violet 8313 ● ●LE ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8312/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Fuchsia 8312 ● ●LE ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8345/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Dark Rose 8345 ● ●LE ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8300/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Clear 8300 ● ● ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8377/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle White 8377 ● ● ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
8336/xxxH.FDA Cosmetic Bio-glitter Sparkle Black 8336 ● ● ● ● ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Notes:
EU, Europe – European Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009
USA - FDA Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21
CHN, China – Hygienic Standard for Cosmetics, July 2007
JPN, Japan – Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Ordinance No 126 of July 29, 2003. QD (JSQI) regulation NOT applicable
AUS, Australia – Industrial Chemicals (Notification & Assessment) Act 1998 and Cosmetic Standards 2007
KOR, Korea – Korean Cosmetic Products Act (KPCA), 2000
●E
- FDA cosmetic regulations NOT suitable for use around eyes. Contains FDA D&C Red No.7 Ca. Lk.
- FDA cosmetic regulations NOT suitable for use on lips (lipstick and lip gloss). Contains Aluminium
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Given the many possible uses and formulations incorporating glitters, it is the responsibility of the buyer to test
performance in application before final use.
Biodegradation
The Bio-glitter range is produced from a regenerated cellulose base film which is:
• Certified to EN13432 and ASTM D6400 Standards for industrial compostability
• OK Compost Home certified
• Marine and waste water biodegradable to ASTM D7081-05
• Produced from renewable raw materials, in responsibly managed forests certified to FSCTM and PEFCTM Standards
GMO
No genetically modified materials are used in the production of our glitters. Based on information from our suppliers, none of the raw materials used to formulate
Our glitters are obtained from or contain GMO’s.
REACH
Our glitters are defined as a finished article and therefore do not require registration under REACH.
Article 3(3) of Reach regulations states - “article: means an object which during production is given a special shape, surface or design which determines its function to a greater
degree than does its chemical composition”. Glitter clearly has a definite shape, surface and design given during the manufacturing process which determine its end use rather
than its chemical composition.
We can confirm that our Cosmetic Glitters do not contain any SVHC’s (Substances of Very High Concern) as defined under REACH regulations.
CMR
Our Glitters do not contain any ingredients listed as carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction according to annex VI of the CLP
Regulation, registered under REACH (EC) 1907/2006 and/or notified under CLP (EC) 1272/2008.
Parabens, Phthalates, Phosphonates
Product Origin/Vegetarians and Vegans/BSE
Not tested on animals.
Shelf Life
Bio-glitter as supplied in its natural state has an indefinite shelf life providing that it is stored in a dry, dark, cool environment out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat
Not exposed to organisms
• Eggs • Fish • Crustaceans, prawns, crabs, lobster, crayfish etc.
• Peanuts • Soybeans • Sulphur dioxide (>10mg/kg or 10mg/L)
• Milk • Mustard • Celery (including celeriac)
• Sesame seeds • Lupin • Mollusc, clams, mussels, whelks, oysters, snails and squid etc.
• Cereals containing gluten, wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt or Khorasan wheat etc.
• Nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan nuts, Brazil nuts, pistachio nuts, macadamia (Queensland) nuts etc.
