Glitter is festive and fun – a favourite for decorations, makeup and art projects. But while it may look harmless, beautiful ...

Glitter is festive and fun—a favorite for decorations, makeup and art projects. But while it may look harmless, beautiful even, glitter's sparkle hides a darker side. Those shimmering specks ...

Recent research reveals that glitter, particularly the kind made from polyethylene terephthalate, can significantly harm ...

Everybody loves a bit of sparkle, but those glitter specks you use in your crafts will stay in the ocean for centuries. A study published in the Environmental Sciences Europe journal has revealed ...

The main component of glitter is known as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and is a strong, lightweight plastic commonly used in packaging, and textiles. It is durable and resistant to water but ...