- Many people now look for safer personal care products.
- Some stores label hair products as "clean" for customers.
- A study looked at "clean" hair products in a store.
- The study found many labeled products still have risks.
- The word "clean" does not always mean safe.
- People should read labels first before they buy.
- The study shows labels can be unclear to shoppers.
- Researchers and community groups ask for stronger rules.
Difficult words
- study — careful examination or research about a topic
- risk — possible harm or danger to healthrisks
- unclear — not easy to understand or know
- personal care product — products people use for body and hairpersonal care products
- researcher — a person who studies facts for informationResearchers
- community group — local people or organizations working togethercommunity groups
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Discussion questions
- Do you read labels when you buy products?
- Do you trust the word "clean" on a product?
- What personal care product do you buy often?
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