Don’t Harm Your Body With These Bad (But Common) Shower Habits

Replace That Plastic Showerhead

Plastic showerheads are worse than metal ones, at least when it comes to health. In an interview with NPR, Dr. Norman Pace, a professor of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology, described the difference. He said that plastic showerheads build up bio-film more than metal, which also gathers more bacteria.

It’s no wonder that scientists from the University of Colorado found more germs on plastic showerheads than on metal ones. You can tell what your showerhead is made of based on the connection material. If it’s a screw-on instead of a secure bolt, it’s likely plastic.

Now that you know what bad shower habits you need to leave behind, let’s get a little more specific and reveal some bad hair habits!