Acala cotton buds are made from bamboo and soft cotton, making them 100% biodegradable which means no more plastic sticks floating in the seas or washed up on the beaches. 100 swabs per box. Water-neutral and vegan. Made from bamboo and soft cotton. 100% biodegradable. Comes in a compostable, recycled cardboard box. Please note the packaging is subject to change so the box design may be different to the picture however the product is the same. Directions: Just as strong as a standard cotton bud, this product is perfect for removing those mascara smudges without getting bits of cotton attached to your eye lashes. Good for ear cleaning too!