29. The Plastics Are Real: A Deep Dive into Cosmetic Safety

In this eye-opening episode of "Coast To The Heart," Aimee and Andee tackle the hidden dangers of microplastics in our everyday cosmetics. Drawing a clever parallel to the "Plastics" from the cult classic "Mean Girls," they reveal the many flaws of these tiny but mighty pollutants. Tune in as they break down what microplastics are, why they're used in personal care products, and the alarming impact they have on both the environment and human health. From exfoliating scrubs to toothpaste, they uncover the surprising places microplastics are lurking and provide practical tips on how to avoid them. Don't miss their candid discussion filled with humor, heartfelt insights, and actionable advice to help you reduce plastic use in your beauty routine. Plus, hear about Aimee's son's upcoming college adventure and Andee's latest health and fitness favorites! Join the conversation, share your Plastic Free July stories on Instagram @CoastToTheHeartPodcast, and learn how you can make a difference in the fight against microplastics. This is one episode you won't want to miss! Episode Links: National Geographic - Microplastics: https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/microplastics/ Ocean Conservancy - Microplastics in Food: https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2021/10/18/eating-microplastics/ OECD - Microbeads in Cosmetics: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/ocean-policies_17318a16-en/microbeads-in-cosmetics_609ea0bf-en.html Plastics Soup Foundation - Liquid Microplastics: https://www.plasticsoupfoundation.org/en/2020/03/battle-on-the-so-called-liquid-microplastics-in-cosmetics/ Beat the Microbead - Microplastics in Cosmetics: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/get-to-know-microplastics-in-your-cosmetics-2/ Scientific Reports - Microplastics in Cosmetics and Human Health: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-63376-y Environmental Science & Technology - Health Risks of Microplastics: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.7b02278 Sign the Petition to Ban Microplastics in Cosmetics: cosmeticshttps://www.change.org/p/european-commission-sign-this-petition-and-tell-eu-to-ban-microplastics-in-cosmetics Beat the Microbead App: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/download-btmb-app/ List of Plastic Free Brands: https://www.beatthemicrobead.org/ Episode Credits: -Production: Keely Marlowe -Editing and Mixing: Evan Marlowe -Coast to the Heart is a proud member of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Northern Roots Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Network. -Follow Aimee at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wonderaimchange⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Follow Andee at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/becounterforgood/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Follow the Show at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coasttotheheart/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -Find the show on YouTube at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@COASTTOTHEHEART -Podcast Music: Peppermint-Infraction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8NY5EQZ0Ww