6 everyday products you didn't know harm the environment

 By 
Matt Petronzio
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Next time you look under your bathroom sink, you might just find a number of everyday items that are ruining the planet.

Many products we use to stay clean and healthy are actually harming the environment, animal life and -- ultimately -- us, too.

Those microbeads in your daily facial cleanser might help clear your pores, but they're made of plastic and clogging the world's waterways. Sunscreen is crucial to prevent skin cancer, but your specific brand of SPF 50 could be contributing to coral bleaching. And the palm oil in that moisturizer is likely a result of manufacturing practices that contribute to climate change and negative social impact.

Below, we've compiled a list of common lifestyle products that are harming the environment every time you use and purchase them.

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