Those tiny, plastic beads in bathroom products like toothpaste and body wash will soon disappear, as President Obama on Monday signed legislation into law banning their use.
Studies have shown that the tiny beads, which are used as exfoliants, can be an environmental hazard, as the beads can escape waste treatment plants and get into waterways.
Some studies have found the tiny beads in fish, causing a potential health hazard for humans who may consume the fish.
The Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015 gives companies until 2017 to get rid of all microbeads in bath and cosmetic products.
