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Warning about coffee cosmetics

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Experts tested 30 beauty products with coffee. 18 products contain bad substances. These substances harm the nature. They are called synthetic polymers. They do not break down in nature easily.

There are also dangers for your health. 4 products have substances like hormones. These substances change the body. Some products have too many scents. Scents can cause allergies. Experts also found unnecessary colors.

Advertising often promises a great effect. They say coffee helps against wrinkles. Or coffee helps hair grow. But experts say: The effect is not sure. Coffee is no miracle cure. Makers should write the ingredients clearly.

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Definitions

synthetic polymers
These are artificial substances. They work like liquid plastic. They come from labs. They are hard to remove from nature.
hormone effect
These are chemical substances. They act like hormones in the body. They can harm your health.
allergies
These are reactions of the body. You get sick from these substances.

People

Birgit Schiller
She is an expert for cosmetics. She works in Austria.

Locations

Tulln
Tulln is a city in Austria. Experts there helped with the test.

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