Are Shaving Cream Eggs Safe to Eat? The Dangers of a Popular DIY Trend
                                
                                
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                                Despite their visually stunning appearance, a hard-boiled egg decorated using the popular shaving cream marbling technique should never be eaten. The simple science behind this is that eggshells are semi-porous, meaning chemicals can seep through the outer layer and contaminate the edible part of the egg. Therefore, it is important to understand why this craft is for decoration only.