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We're thrilled to have Rene Lancaster join the podcast, adding his witty insights as a writer, comedian, and director. Rene talks about his upcoming pilot, "Making Rent," and the collaboration and creativity that went into its production. We also turn our focus to a more serious topic: the hidden dangers lurking in children's skincare products, especially with the rise of TikTok marketing. Together, we tackle how these harmful ingredients, like phthalates, might bring about adult health issues in children. But we end with some helpful applications that will help you identify the ingredients and even give alternatives to the products that you don’t want easily.

Helpful apps:
Think Dirty

Scan a product's barcode to learn about potentially toxic ingredients in skincare, cosmetics, and personal care products

Yuka

Scans the barcode of food products or cosmetics to rate them

Detox Me

Offers information about ingredients, tips for avoiding products, and alternatives to toxic chemicals in categories like home, food and drink, clothing, personal care, cleaning, and children.

CodeCheck

Helps you make informed shopping decisions by checking if a product contains harmful ingredients or has been sustainably produced

SkinSAFE

Helps you screen skin-care products for chemicals to avoid. You can receive alerts when products are added or updated to your “safe list”

Clearya

Alerts shoppers of potentially toxic ingredients in products and suggests safe alternatives