Ah, yes, this question. I know this is complicated, but, the short answer is “yes”, though I know that when people ask the question they mean something different.

My Goop contains a combo of cosmetic PET and polyester glitters.  Both of which do degrade over the course of time. Here’s where it gets tricky though: Biodegradable glitter is sort of a term people coined online. It was originally called “eco glitter” or “bio” and then at some point someone changed the suffix to “degradable”  SO though it is true that “Biodegradable” glitters are quicker degrading, that doesn’t mean that glitter itself isn’t degradable. Truthfully, a lot of those articles were written by Authors with disdain for glitter fueling them.

That being said, I do plan on creating some fully bio (plant based) glitters in the future as an option but there are a couple of things to note. One is price: Bio Glitter is VERY pricy. To the point of potentially having to double my price points. Secondly: it does not sparkle as much as PET or poly glitters. So, not only would it be more expensive but it would also be a little less vibrant.

I get that this seems like I’m dismissive of environmental issues which I promise I am not. I use reusable straws, I recycle, I dont drink water from plastic bottles, I use a Brita filter for my water, etc. I promise I’m not a terrible person destroying the environment!