Scrutinising shampoo bottles | 11–14 years

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Delve into the world of cosmetics labelling with this activity which takes a close look at the ingredients printed on the back of your shampoo bottles. What are they for and should we be concerned about any of them?

Delve into the world of cosmetics labelling with this activity which takes a close look at the ingredients printed on the back of your shampoo bottles. What are they for and should we be concerned about any of them?

The resource contains an extract from the article Cosmetics: What’s on the label? and a set of comprehension questions covering mixtures, chemical nomenclature, allergens and a debate activity about chemicals found in cosmetics.

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