- In Latin America, there are many cheap cosmetics.
- These products can have harmful chemicals.
- They have no labels or warnings.
- People buy them in markets and shops.
- Some use heavy metals like lead or mercury.
- This can cause health problems like allergies.
Difficult words
- cosmetic — Beauty products for skin or face.cosmetics
- chemical — Substances used in science or industry.chemicals
- label — A tag that gives information.labels
- market — A place to buy and sell goods.markets
- problem — An issue that needs a solution.problems
- health — Condition of being free from illness.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think there are many cheap cosmetics in Latin America?
- How can consumers protect themselves when buying cosmetics?
- What should companies do about harmful chemicals in their products?
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