As a matter of fact, they're probably clogging up the environment as we speak. Most synthetic self-care products aren't biodegradable, which means they sort of sit wherever they land after they travel through the drain. This isn't meant to be yet another guilt-trip to add to the already long, growing list, because there are small constructive steps you can take to better your health as well as Mother Earth.

Beyond employing some water-saving techniques when you get ready in the morning, it's crucial to stay away from products that contain harmful parabens. Actress Amy Smart explained to StyleList.com that chemicals such as these that don't fully disintegrate on your body could be just as harmful to your personal health as they are to the environment. " Our bodies aren't equipped to dispel of those types of chemicals, so they can literally stay lodged inside of us," Smart told the news source. "Over time, I'm worried about that breaking down our immune systems and causing disease." We realize this might require shelling out a couple extra bucks at the organic aisle of your local supermarket, but this is one expense you can totally justify.