FOSSILS FOR FACE POWDER
(N.Z. Press Association—Copyright) LONDON, September 16. Skeletons of prehistoric sea creatures in a dried-up loch on the Isle of Skye are building up a new industry with a world-wide market. Minute fossilised remains of parasites 50,000 years old are being turned into a new powder—diatomite—capable of making a range of products from lipstick to high-explosives. It can also improve the flavour of beer and be used as a base for face powder and toothpaste. Workmen are taking 25 tons of diatoms .from the loch bed each day. Output is expected to be doubled after September 30.
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Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27150, 21 September 1953, Page 5
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