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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] [email protected] 60 points 10 months ago (5 children)

I thought they were using natural materials like ground coffee. Did some of them actually use plastic beads?

[–] [email protected] 76 points 10 months ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I remember my sister telling me to use facial wash for acne with stuff like that in it. Thank fuck I've ADHD and never got a routine going with using it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I used it because I never thought about how bad it would be for the environment. Switched to dissolving exfoliants like salt as soon as they were available though!

[–] [email protected] 20 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Some used pumice (I think Lava Soap or something along those lines) but it's more harsh than the plastic microbeads OP is referring to.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I know St Ives uses crushed up walnut shells and apricot pits for theirs.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 10 months ago

Can confirm as I am allergic to walnuts.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago

I have been using that stuff for years and I'm very satisfied!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Yes, most used micro plastics for a long time, charcoal and coffee grounds are a fairly new advent in the last few years.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

LUSH uses almond hulls in their products, so they are fully compostable. If you want something with a scrub, check them out for sure.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I’ve been buying face scrubs that have ground apricot pits in them. They are great. Just the right amount of abrasiveness and totally biodegradeable. These have been around for decades. The microbead shit was cheaper, I suppose. And maybe some squeamish people don’t like the brown grainy appearance of apricot pit scrub.