Polyethylene is a synthetic polymer used in cosmetics as a film former, binder, and abrasive. In solid forms, it can provide structure to products like stick foundations or lip balms. When used as microbeads, it functions as a physical exfoliant, though this use is being phased out due to environmental concerns.
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