Detox your bathroom

Read product labels carefully. If you find a word you can't pronounce or it ends in "paraben", that should be a tip-off that a product may contain toxic chemicals.

Use green cleaning products and paraben-free cosmetics. Companies like Burt's Bees and Seventh Generation tend to be good choices but you can find more options by checking out our buying guide.

• Learn how-to identify low-cost alternative to products with harmful chemicals.