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A beauty podcast from mindbodygreen, the leading brand in health and well-being. Hosted by mbg’s beauty director, Alexandra Engler, Clean Beauty School explores the intimate and intricate relationship between beauty and wellness, including physical, mental, environmental, and spiritual health. Through this series, we’ll dive into the science and soul of beauty’s most pressing topics.

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    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 171 EPISODES

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    The Clean Beauty School podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of beauty and wellness podcasts. Hosted by the incredibly knowledgeable Alexandra, this podcast delves into the world of clean, safe, and natural beauty. With each episode, listeners are treated to insightful information on various topics that go beyond what's on the surface. From skincare during pregnancy and breastfeeding to understanding the skin microbiome, this podcast covers it all.

    One of the best aspects of The Clean Beauty School podcast is Alexandra's expertise and passion for clean beauty. She has a way of explaining complex concepts in an accessible and engaging manner, making it easy for listeners to understand and apply the information to their own lives. Her voice is soothing and pleasant to listen to, adding another layer of enjoyment to each episode.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the range of topics covered. Whether you're interested in learning about specific skincare concerns or wanting to dive deeper into the world of clean beauty, there's something for everyone. The episodes are well-researched and provide practical tips and advice that listeners can implement in their own beauty routines.

    While it's difficult to find any negatives about The Clean Beauty School podcast, one thing that could be improved upon is the frequency of episodes. As a fan of this podcast, I find myself eagerly awaiting new episodes each week. It would be wonderful if there were more regular releases so that listeners can continue to indulge in Alexandra's wealth of knowledge on clean beauty.

    In conclusion, The Clean Beauty School podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in clean, safe, and natural beauty. Alexandra's expertise shines through each episode as she educates listeners on various topics related to skincare and wellness. With her soothing voice and insightful content, this podcast is a gem for those looking to enhance their knowledge and incorporate cleaner beauty practices into their lives.



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    Latest episodes from Clean Beauty School

    170: How blood sugar & protein affect the skin | Rakhi Roy, M.S., R.D. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 46:34


    “ Simplify your skincare and diversify your diet. Rotate your foods and not your skincare,” says registered dietitian and acne and eczema specialist Rakhi Roy, M.S., R.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Roy about diversifying your diet, eating more protein, and how blood sugar can cause skin flares.   Show notes: -Follow our guest: @gut.skin.nutritionist -Learn more about her practice: https://gutskinnutritionist.com/   -Follow our host: @alex_blair_ 

    169: The best clean makeup right now | Clean beauty creator Sara Rose Donahue 

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 40:00


    “Turn your beauty routines into beauty rituals, so it's not about adding another 20 minutes of meditation to your scheudle. These are steps you do every single day, and if you can just be a bit slower and more mindful, it affects the rest of your day,” says clean beauty content creator Sara Rose Donahue, also known as @sararosie on Instagram. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Donahue about her favorite products, how she does a quick glowy makeup look, and her daily routine.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @sararosie -Shop beauty products mentioned in this episode: MOB BEAUTY Smooth Precision Waterproof Lip Liner in 1990, RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen, RMS Beauty Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow, RMS Beauty Go Nude Lip Pencil, RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush, ALPYN Beauty Pore Perfecting Toner, ALPYN Beauty PlantGenius Line-Filling Eye Balm with Bakuchiol, ALPYN Beauty Super Peptide & Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream, Iris&Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50, Tweezerman ProCurl Eyelash Curler, LAWLESS Forget The Filler Lip Gloss, YTTP Kale + Spinach Superfood Cleanser, True Botanicals Chebula Active Serum, True Botanicals Chebula Extreme Cream, Odacité Repair Balm Le Blue Balm, Tower 28 SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer, Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer, Tower 28 Make Waves Mascara, Saie Slip Tint Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer with Mineral Zinc SPF 35, Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint, Kosas Revealer Concealer Super Creamy + Brightening, Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Powder, Saie Dew Blush & Bronzer Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    168: How to treat acne & eczema holistically | naturopathic doctor Bryant Esquejo, ND

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 41:49


    “While genetics do play a role in these conditions, there is also the environment we have to consider. It's like a soda bottle. Our DNA and genetics puts soda into the bottle, but the environment shakes it up,” says naturopathic doctor Bryant Esquejo, N.D., who specializes in skin conditions like eczema and acne. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Esquejo about the root causes behind inflammatory skin conditions, how movement can improve your skin, and why you should eat more fiber.     Show notes: -Follow our guest: @dr.bryant -Learn more about our guest: drbryantesquejo.com Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    167: A-listers' clean makeup secrets | Celebrity makeup artists Jenna Anton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 38:16


    “When I work with celebrities or models, I'll state at the beginning, ‘I have all 100% clean beauty,' and they're all so thankful. They tell me, ‘Thank you for caring about me.' They often share that they have sensitive skin but don't feel they can stand up for themselves,” says clean beauty expert and celebrity makeup artist Jenna Anton. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Anton about her journey from being in a cult to becoming a top makeup artist, her favorite clean makeup swaps, and how she prepares A-listers for high-profile events.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @jennaantonmakeup -Learn more about guest: jennaantonmakeup.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: MOB Beauty Cake Liner, MOB Beauty Smooth Precision Waterproof Lip Liner, SWEET Cloud Mascara, RMS Beauty Luminizer, RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek, Alima Pure Concealer, FitGlow Beauty Lipstick + Cheek Balm, Cloud Collagen ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer, Ceremonia, Innersense Inspired by Brazil's beauty rituals, Nativa SPA's high-performance body care restores full-body radiance by harnessing the power of plants. For listeners of this podcast: Get 20% off your order with code GLOWNOW at shopnativaspa.com. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    166: The best foods for aging skin | holistic dermatologist Asmi (Sanghvi) Berry, D.O. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 38:56


    “Nutrition is such an important part of your skin, your well-being, and overall wellness. The food you eat is your medicine. It affects your mood, your brain health, your metabolism, and all the thousands of biological processes that are going on in your body,” says board-certified dermatologist Asmi (Sanghvi) Berry, D.O., who specializes in integrative medicine, Ayurveda, and nutrition. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Berry about the best nutrients for aging skin, how to approach dermatology through the lens of Ayurveda, and her favorite in-office treatments.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @asmisanghvi -Learn more about her practice: drasmisanghvi.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: iS Clinical Cleansing Complex, SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel, SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator, Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream, Elta MD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen, ISDIN Melatonik Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    165: Is facial acupuncture really “natural Botox”? | Debbie Kung, DAOM, LAc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 43:25


    “We market it as cosmetic acupuncture, but in fact, I like to say it's the ultimate acupuncture treatment you can get in general,” says board-certified Doctor of Chinese Medicine and a NCCAOM Licensed Acupuncturist Debbie Kung, DAOM, LAc. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Kung about what you need to know before getting facial acupuncture. Show notes: -Follow our guest: @dr.debbie.kung -Learn more about her practice: https://www.kungacu.com/   -Shop products mentioned this episode: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, Aesop facial oils, Celluma Pro LED Light Therapy, mindbodygreen creatine+, mindbodygreen beauty & gut collagen+, LivOn Labs Liposomal Vitamins  Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    164: Beauty habits to stick to & quit | esthetician Natasha Glasgow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 46:54


    “I think it's also important to distinguish the difference between appearance and beauty. Those are two very separate things,” says esthetician and beauty curator Natasha Glasgow. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Glasgow about how she curates a routine for her top-level clientele, dropping the “hustle culture” mindset, and how to talk to your kids about beauty.  Show notes: -New customers of Vuori enjoy 20% off your first purchase when you visit vuori.com/beautyschool. Along with that, you'll get free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns.  -You can't find a softer, more sustainable towel. MicroCotton® towels are cloud-like on the skin—and uses 90% green energy, cotton farmed through the Better Cotton Initiative, and is OEKOTEX® MADE IN GREEN certified. Shop at: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/hotel-collection-ultimate-microcotton-bath-towel-collection-created-for-macys -Follow our guest: @the.nvg -Learn more about her work: https://nvgbeauty.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: La Mer Creme de la Mer, Aura Beauty Healing Balm, Biologique Recherche masques, HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask, Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50, Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick, Rye Beauty Brow Grooming Serum, Jones Road Miracle Balm, The Deweffect Eye Balm Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    163: The clean beauty backlash | clean cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 34:53


    “There's so much noise out there. Right now every influencer is recommending the Rhode Blush, but what about the blush you recommended two weeks ago?” says clean cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline, founder of KKT Innovation Labs. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Koestline about what MoCRA gets right and wrong, the clean beauty backlash, and the most exciting beauty trends on the horizon. Show notes:  -New customers of Vuori enjoy 20% off your first purchase when you visit vuori.com/beautyschool. Along with that, you'll get free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns.  -Follow our guest: @KKTlabs -Learn more about your work: https://kktlabs.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: NOPALERA shampoo and conditioner bars, Youth To The People 10% AHA + Yerba Matte Smoothing Energy Body Scrub, The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum,  Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil, May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon, Obagi Vitamin C Serum, Peach & Lily Retinal For All  Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    162: How facial tension ages you | Holistic esthetician Katey Kristabelle 

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 40:52


    “Our skin is a reflection of what is within. How can you be rubbing all of these antioxidants on the surface, but then not matching that same energy from within?” asks holistic esthetician Katey Kristabelle. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Kristabelle about the benefits of facial massage, improving skin's overall oil quality, and her best acne tips. Show notes: -New customers of Vuori enjoy 20% off your first purchase when you visit vuori.com/beautyschool. Along with that, you'll get free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns.  -You can't find a softer, more sustainable towel. MicroCotton®️ towels are cloud-like on the skin—and uses 90% green energy, cotton farmed through the Better Cotton Initiative, and is OEKOTEX®️ MADE IN GREEN certified. Shop at: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/hotel-collection-ultimate-microcotton-bath-towel-collection-created-for-macys -Follow our guest: @facesbykatey -Learn more about her practice: https://www.facesbykatey.com/  -Products mentioned in this episode: Osmosis Correct Preventative Retinal Serum, Apoterra Vetiver Illuminating Oil Cleanser, Apoterra Vitamin C Regenerative Balm -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    161: Vitamin C, retinol & peptides | Daniel Isaacs, Chief Product Officer of Medik8

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 42:56


    “We believe that  anyone can have great skin—regardless of your age, skin tone, or type—if you focus on the things that really work,” says scientist Daniel Isaacs, Chief Product Officer & Co-founder of Medik8. UK-based Medik8 is a science-driven, clean, and sustainable beauty brand founded by Isaacs and his brother. “And there are some ingredients out there that visibly improve the health and condition of people's skin.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Isaacs about what to look for in a vitamin C serum, retinol's stability problem, and the best ingredients to use for great skin. This episode was made in partnership with Medik8. For our listeners, you get a special offer: For first time customers visit Medik8.us for 20% off your first order with code CLEANBEAUTY20 at checkout.  Show notes: -Follow Medik8: @officialmedik8 -Learn more about Medik8: https://us.medik8.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this formula: Medik8 C-Tetra, Super C Ferulic, Crystal Retinal 24, Liquid Peptides, Oxy-R Peptides, Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, Toners, Micellar Mousse, Advanced Ceramide Night -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    160: The new rules of again | Aesthetic specialist Lisa Goodman, MPAS (rerun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 51:14


    “Wrinkles are a sign of life. Wrinkles are earned. Wrinkles do not make people look bad,” says aesthetic specialist Lisa Goodman, MPAS, founder of Goodskin Clinics. Welcome to a bonus drop episode of Clean Beauty School! Today we're re-sharing one of our all-time favorite (and best performing) episodes that covered everything from the five elements of facial aging to what we're getting wrong about Botox use. Upon listening to it a second time, we picked up so many more tidbits about how you can support your skin as you age—and we know you will too. Show notes: -For listeners of Clean Beauty School, enjoy 20% off your first purchase at Vuori when you visit vuori.com/beautyschool. Along with that, you'll get free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns.  -Learn more about Lisa Goodman and Goodskin Clinics -Follow Goodskin Clinics -Learn more about The Good Skin Method -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    159: How trauma & brain health affect the skin | Board-certified dermatologist Keira Barr, M.D. 

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 44:37


    “I have worked with so many women who, at one point in time, felt that their voice was not being heard—so instead, it was their skin that started to visibly shout. The body wanted to be heard in one way another,” says board-certified and mindbodygreen collective member dermatologist Keira Barr, M.D. “I cannot tell you how many times I have seen that experience where there is a connection between unmet needs and what is showing up on the surface.”  In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Barr about the brain-skin connection, how the nervous system influences our appearance, and how trauma can trigger skin concerns.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @drkeirabarr -Learn more about her practice: https://drkeirabarr.com/  -Read more about the skin-brain connection and psychodermatology Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    158: How to color your hair without the damage | Celebrity hair colorist Jenna Perry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 37:37


    “I remember a manager of mine before I went out on my own, she was like ‘You're never going to be successful because all your clients look so natural when they leave—it looks like you didn't even do anything.' I was just like, sorry, this is just what I do!” says celebrity colorist Jenna Perry, whose clients include Bella Hadid, Kendal Jenner, and Chloe Sevigny. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Perry about hair color trends, how to avoid damage when transitioning hair color, and how to go back to your natural hue.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @JennaPerryHair and @jennaPerryHairStudio  -Learn more: https://www.jennaperryhair.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, No. 4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo, No. 7 Bonding Oil, Roz The Foundation Duo, iS Clinical, MAKE Beauty Subverse Plumping Peptide Serum, Sephora Sheet Masks, Byredo Technical Black Eyeliner, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick, Westman Atelier Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    157: Dark spots, large pores & wrinkle solutions | board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, DO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 44:43


    “When I started getting into skin care myself, I was like ‘I have this texture, these bumps, and I'm starting to develop fine lines, what are the things I can buy?' It's always been very problem-solution focused. If we understand how to get these concerns, then we can understand what ingredients to look for in a product and then we can find the right products to really help with that,” says board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, D.O., who is sometimes better known as the face behind the YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram sensation Doctorly. Shah is now the founder of the results-oriented skin care brand Remedy Science.  In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Shah about retinol use, dealing with dark spots, and finding reputable information on social media. Show notes: -Follow our guest on Instagram and Tiktok: @Doctorly -Watch their YouTube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Doctorly  -Follow Remedy Science: @Remedyskin -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Remedy Science Remedy for Dark Spots and Remedy for Pore Size Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    156: The most important clean swaps to make | Lindsay Dahl, sustainability & consumer protections expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 39:15


    “Any issue that becomes a lighting rod means it's powerful. ‘Clean' is a term that people now debate. Some people love it. Some people hate it. But to me, clean living is just about making choices that are good for people and the planet. Simple as that. And I don't think there's any superiority to the term, either,” says sustainability and consumer protection expert Lindsay Dahl, Chief Impact Officer at Ritual. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Dahl about her decades-long career fighting for consumer protection, how to spot greenwashing red flags, and why radical traceability is the future of the well-being space.  This episode is sponsored by HyaCera. Start HyaCera to help minimize wrinkles without compromising on clean science. Get 30% off your first month at ritual.com/cleanbeautyschool. Show notes: -Follow our guest: @lindsay_dahl  -Learn more about Dahl's work: https://lindsaydahl.com/about-lindsay-dahl/  -Follow Ritual: @ritual -Learn more about Ritual: https://ritual.com/  -Shop the products mentioned in this episode: Ritual Multivitamins, Prenatal vitamins, HyaCera, Daily Shake 18+, Osea body care, Beautycounter  *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. †Based on a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study on 63 women and men ages 26 to 64 years old

    155: The ultimate hair growth episode | Isfahan Chambers-Harris, Ph.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 36:06


    “You can have the best products on the planet, but if your diet sucks you're not going to look good. Diet is extremely important,” says Isfahan Chambers-Harris, Ph.D. “You don't have to be overly controlling, but you should have leafy green vegetables, eat those fruits, consume lean means, and drink water.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Chambers-Harris about how nutrition influences hair growth, autoimmune disease and hair loss, and the role of chemical treatments on hair health.  Show notes: -Follow our guest:@drisfahan  -Learn more about Isfahan Chambers-Harris: https://alodiahaircare.com/pages/from-the-owner  -Shop Alodia: https://alodiahaircare.com/ -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    154: The best nutrients for skin health | Glenicia Nosworthy M.D., internal medicine physician

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 51:20


    “When we are doing aesthetic treatments that are increasing collagen and elastin production, you have to consider, ‘What do cells need to make collagen and elastin?' They need great forms of nutrients, proteins, and building blocks,” says internal medicine physician Glenicia Nosworthy M.D., who specializes in aesthetic and integrative medicine. “I can inject you with anything that's going to stimulate the cell. But if the cell is not getting the nourishment or the nutrients that it needs to function properly, then your response is going to be very minimal. And you're going to be paying for multiple treatments and you're not going to get maximum results.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Nosworthy about platelet rich fibrin treatments, how to boost collagen production, and what nutrients to focus on for skin health.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @doctor.glen -Learn more about her practice: https://globyglenmd.com/ -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    153: Longevity, skin health & metabolism | Anant Vinjamoori, M.D., longevity physician 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 45:24


    “There is low level chronic inflammation that happens as a result of the aging process. And for some people that can smolder a little bit more and begin to affect people,” says internal medicine physician and longevity specialist Anant Vinjamoori, M.D.. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director chats with Vinjamoori about how metabolic health influences skin, hormones and collagen production, and why staying active is the best thing you can do for your overall health.  Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Show notes: -Follow Anant Vinjamoori, M.D. on TikTok: @dranantmd -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    152: Essential oils, aging & your skin barrier | Athena Hewett, esthetician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 42:40


    “Love what you came into, don't try to change it, and just embrace it—that's when your skin will really glow,” says esthetician Athena Hewett, founder of the cult-favorite brand Monastery. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Hewett about essential oil use, acne, and how to help your skin heal itself. Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Show notes: -Follow Monastery: @monestarymade  -Learn more about Hewett: https://monasterymade.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: LYMA laser, Monastery Rose Cleansing Oil, Attar Floral Repair Concentrate, Gold Botanical Oil Serum, Flora Botanical Cream Serum, Rei Gentle Retinol Cream, XX Rose Glycolic Gel, ROZ, Sandor, Hermes Plein Air, Saie Glowy Super Skin Lightweight Hydrobounce Serum Foundation, Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    151: The best treatments for mature skin | Julius Few, M.D., holistic plastic surgeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 49:21


    “We have a saying in plastic surgery, ‘The person who has the least experience is the one who tends to do the most.' For anybody who's thinking about doing something cosmetic, do not try to alter anything more than 85 percent of what you think is ideal. If you abide by that, you will stay out of trouble,” says holistic plastic surgeon & aesthetic rejuvenation specialist Julius Few, M.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Few about his concept of “four dimensional beauty,” his skin care principles, and why less is more.  Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Show notes: -Follow Julius Few, M.D.: @juliusfewmd -Learn more about his practice: https://www.fewinstitute.com/  -Try Dr. Few Skincare: https://www.drfewskincare.com/  -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    150: Is your smile aging you? | Victoria Veytsman, DDS, cosmetic dentist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 44:33


    “The first signs of aging often show up in your mouth. Remember, it's one of the most used parts of the body. You know, your skin loses collagen and volume, but so do the teeth. The bones in your face change, the musculature changes, and the teeth can experience things like chipping and discoloration,” says celebrity cosmetic dentist Victoria Veytsman, DDS. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Veytsman about how the smile changes with age, oral health's impact on overall health, and the oral microbiome.  Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Show notes: -Follow Victoria Veytsman, DDS: @drvictoriaadds -Learn more about her practice: https://veytsmandds.com/ -Follow the host: @alex_blair_ -Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    149: Common makeup mistakes you're probably making | Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 49:36


    “[When I first started] I was just trying to fit into this mold. It was stressing me out, and one day my husband was like, ‘Dude, be yourself. You'll attract people who like who you are.' And the minute I did that, I found my artistry more exciting to do,” says celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg, who works with the likes of Rashida Jones, Kristen Stewart, Elisabeth Moss, Kathryn Hahn, Lizzy Caplan, and Tracee Ellis Ross. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexndra Engler chats with Greenberg about the products she can't live without.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @jamiemakeup -Learn more about her brand: https://jamiemakeup.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Jamie Makeup Eye Schtick, The Blighlighter, The Bloss, Multeye Masks, B.F.M.R & refill, MAC 217 Blending Brush, Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer, CoverFX Blurring Primer, Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara, Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil, Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation, GXVE Feelin Cheeky, MAKEUP BY MARIO Soft Glow Highlighter, MAKEUP BY MARIO Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick, Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation, Live Tinted, Kosas Revealer Concealer, Make Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer, BeautyCounter Statement Maker Satin Lipstick, W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder, Kimiko Super Fine Eyebrow Pencil Automatique, iS Clinical Cleansing Complex, Prequel Glycerin Gleanser, Aloisia Cleanser, Farmhouse Fresh Three Milk Ageless Moisturizer, Chuda Healing Hydrating Cream, Babe Original Essential Lash Serum, Shani Darden Skin Care Shani Darden by Déesse PRO LED Light Mask, Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, Sisley Paris The Radiance Brush, rhyme & reason Argan Oil Smooth Finishing Serum, Day Rate Beauty hair pins, Roz Hair Care, Fable & Mane Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    148: Unexpected signs of skin aging | Anar Mikailov, M.D., board-certified dermatologist 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 42:09


    “I remind folks that it's okay to care about ourselves, about how we look, and about how we feel. Fundamentally, it's very important. I think as a broader society, we're coming to appreciate the mental and physical components of what it means to care for ourselves,” says board-certified dermatologist Anar Mikailov, M.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Mikailov about how the dermis changes with aging, how to deal with KP (or sometimes called “chicken skin”), and the lesser known signs of skin aging.  Show notes: -About Skintensive: https://www.skintensive.com/pages/about-us -About KPAway: https://kpaway.com/pages/about-us  -Read Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology, Ninth Edition Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    147: The secret to shiny celebrity hair | Abby Haliti, colorist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 38:47


    “Beauty is confidence. Beauty has to be internal. Otherwise the outside is going to just be a bandaid over how they feel,” says celebrity colorist and salon owner Abby Haliti. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Haliti about how to care for color at home, hair trends, and hair colorist green and red flags. Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Show notes: -Follow our guest: @abbyhaliti  -Check out her salon in NYC: https://www.abbyhaliti.com/ Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    146: Eat your way to firmer skin | Jennifer Hanway, board-certified holistic nutritionist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 44:57


    “Anything that we do to improve the health of our skin helps improve our health on every single level,” says board certified holistic nutritionist Jennifer Hanway. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Hanway about how nutrition influences the skin, how to get enough protein, and her favorite superfoods.  Show notes: -Follow Jennifer Hanway: @jenniferhanway -Learn more about our guest: https://jenniferhanway.com/  Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    145: Ayurvedic tips for skin & sleep | Martha Soffer, Ayurvedic expert 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 41:40


    “That's the beauty of Ayurveda, it's intuitive. If I'm too hot, I'm going to take off my sweater. If I'm too cold, I'm going to put it back on. If I am sluggish, I should exercise and move my body. If I have a cold, I should eat or drink something warming,” says Ayurvedic expert Martha Soffer, who is an herbalist, chef, Panchakarma expert, master Ayurvedic Pulse diagnostician, and founder of Surya Spa. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Soffer about the practice of Panchakarma, tips to help you sleep, and how she cares for her skin.  Show notes: -Follow Martha Soffer: @suryabymartha -Learn more about Surya Spa: https://suryawellness.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Surya Spa Balancing Face Oil, Balancing Collagen Cream, Body Oils, Bread Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    144: Sauna blankets, skin care, & perimenopause symptoms | Judy Greer, actress and activist 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 43:07


    “[As I got older], there was this shift away from ‘how I look' into ‘what do I want my life to be like?' I want the feeling of strength, mobility, and stretchiness—and the ability to keep up my lifestyle,” says actress and activist Judy Greer. “It's this shift away from vanity towards strength and movement.” The actress is known for her work in scores of fan-favorite rom-coms, comedies, and dramas—but after listening to this episode of Clean Beauty School, she might land the role of your new well-being BFF too. Here, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Greer about her wellness journey, her experience with perimenopause, and why women feel underserved by the conventional health care system. Plus, symptoms of perimenopause you may not have even realized were signs.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @missjudygreer -Follow Wile Women: @WileWomen -Learn more about Wile Women -Read The Gospel Of Wellness  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Perfect Skin by Christie Kidd, HigherDose Infrared Sauna Blanket, Osea Skin Care Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    143: How bad plastic surgery happens | Ben Talei, M.D., plastic surgeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 34:09


    “You have to look at the reputation of plastic surgery—it's not stellar. And there's a reason for that,” says aesthetic specialist and plastic surgeon Ben Talei, M.D. In this episode Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Talei about filler mistakes, the issue with how practitioners are using biostimulators, and why bad plastic surgery happens.  Show notes: -Follow Ben Talei, M.D.: @DrBenTalei -Learn more about the future of aesthetics Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    142: Skin care tips for fresher skin | Celebrity esthetician Danuta Mieloch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 42:48


    “The magic of the skin is that it's a living organ that reproduces and regrows. If you take care of it, it's like anything that grows: Think of it like watering your plants, if you water them they're going to grow well. For me, taking care of your skin, it's like watering your plants,” says celebrity esthetician Danuta Mieloch, founder of Rescue Spa. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Mieloch about how to approach your daily skin care routine, the benefits of topical minerals, and the importance of double cleansing.   Show notes: -Follow Danuta Mieloch: @danutamieloch -Check out Rescue Spa: https://www.shoprescuespa.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Danucera CeraBalm, Danucera D22 Tonic, Danucera Cream Supreme Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    141: Beauty tips for stellar skin in 2024 | senior beauty editor Jamie Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 33:45


    In our first episode of 2024, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler is joined by senior beauty editor Jamie Schneider to recap 2023 and get ready for a very beautiful 2024! In the episode, they chat about their favorite product launches from the past year, the state of skin firming technology, and their beauty resolutions!  Show notes: -Follow Jamie Schneider: @jamieeschneider -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Protein and the skin, Sofwave, retinol, vitamin C, collagen production, hyaluronic acid, best lip plumper reviews, innovative firming topical ingredients, resilient skin -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Victoria Beckham Beauty Vast Last Mascara, Tower28 Swipe Hydrating Serum Concealer, Love By Essie, Ourself HA+ Replenishing Eye Serum, Dr Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions Plump + Repair Lip Treatment, The INKEY List Tripeptide Plumping Lip Balm, Ourself Natural Lip Filler  Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    140: The future of facial aging | mbg beauty editor Jamie Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 20:04


    In this special episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director & host Alexandra Engler is joined by beauty editor Jamie Schneider to dive into one of this year's Well-Being Forecast trends, The Future Of Aging Aesthetics. In the episode, they get into why bone health will be a vital part of our beauty routine, new uses of neurotoxins, and lifestyle dermatology's role in beauty.   Read the the aesthetics of aging here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/regenerative-aesthetics  Read the rest of the Well-Being Forecast trends here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/well-being-forecast-2024-hub Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    139: The new science of skin longevity | mbg beauty editor Jamie Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 20:27


    In this special episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director & host Alexandra Engler is joined by beauty editor Jamie Schneider to dive into one of this year's Well-Being Forecast trends, How Longevity Culture Is Infiltrating The Beauty Space. In the episode, they get into what both “anti-aging” and “preventative aging” get wrong, DNA testing within the context of skin health, and how longevity research is fueling the future of skin care. Plus, product recommendations that help the longevity of your skin.  Read the skin longevity trend here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/longevity-culture-in-beauty Read the rest of the Well-Being Forecast trends here: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/well-being-forecast-2024-hub Read all about how more women are shaping the longevity space: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/bro-biohacking-ends Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    138: Sleep hacks, travel tips & skin care | Model Madison Headrick

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 44:42


    “No one gave me a guidebook on how to survive—how to keep your skin right, mind right, and body right. So wellness almost came to me as a necessity. Something I couldn't skimp on or neglect because it would really affect me,” says model and certified health coach Madison Headrick, founder of travel care collection care.e.on. On this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Headrick about breathwork, taking breaks, and how to deal with jet lag—from someone who often takes multiple a week. Show notes: -Follow our guest: @madison.headrick and @care.e.on -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Breathwork, square breathing, journaling, boundaries, dealing with jet lag, magnesium benefits -Shop products mentioned in this episode: care.e.on En Route Essentials, 111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask, Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, Biologique Recherche Crème Iso-Placenta, Act+Acre Restorative Hair Mask, Chanel LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear, Tom Ford Shade And Illuminate Duo, Laura Mercier Blush Infusion Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    137: How emotions affect skin & aging | Holistic facialist Abigail James 

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 50:43


    “We can choose to be happy or to be grumpy—if I show up somewhere with a certain emotion, that was a choice. If we can choose those things, surely we can choose to feel beautiful. I choose to behold myself as beautiful,” says U.K.-based facialist and wellness expert Abigail James, author of The Glow Plan and Love Your Skin. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with James about the benefits of facial massages, psychodermatology, and the gut-skin-stress connection.  Show notes: -Follow our guest on Instagram: @abigailjames1 -Follow her YouTube page: @abigailjames1 -Learn more about Abigail James' practice -Learn more about Rejuvology  -Read her books The Glow Plan and Love Your Skin -Research on the gut-skin-brain connection -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Facial massage, lymphatic drainage massage, psychodermatology, gut-skin connection, vitamin C serum, retinol, retinol serums  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: iS Clinical Cleansing Complex, iS Clinical Super Serum, Revision C+ Correcting Complex, Ignae Skin Care Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    136: The hair care & mental health connection | Psychologist & hairstylist Afiya Mbilishaka, Ph.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 44:35


    “I use hair as an entry point into mental health conversations. It's about educating people to have a good grasp of their own emotional world, but even thinking about how it connects their sense of self and beauty,” says board-certified psychologist, hair stylist, and hair historian Afiya Mbilishaka, Ph.D., founder of PsychoHairapy. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Mbilishaka about the intersection of mental health and hair, how beauty routines can help identify signs of a depressive episode, and how beauty spaces can serve as places of emotional support.  Show notes: -Follow Afiya Mbilishaka, Ph.D.: @dr_afiya -Check out PsychoHairapy -Research in the Journal Of Exercise And Nutrition about hair, sweat, exercise, and self care -Study about early memories of chemical hair relaxers  -Chemical relaxers connected to adverse outcomes  -Maui Moisture partnership with PsychoHairapy  -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: psychodermatology, ice baths benefits, breathwork, meditation    -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Maui Moisture Heal & Hydrate + Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioning Mist, Nourish & Moisture + Coconut Milk Weightless Oil Mist Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    135: Small habits that have big impact | natural wellness expert Mona Vand, PharmD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 42:19


    “It takes time and energy and money to do all of these wellness things, and we only have a certain amount of hours during the day. So know your why, do your research behind the practice, and try one thing at a time. If it resonates with you, then great, continue it. If not, then don't keep doing it—don't waste money on it,” says natural wellness & beauty expert Mona Vand, PhD. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Vand about her four pillars of health, how to prioritize your time, and setting boundaries. Show notes: -Follow Mona Vand, PharmD: @monavand -Learn more about Mona: https://www.monavand.com/ -More information about how mindset affects how the body digests & metabolizes food -Study on the beneficial placebo effect of exercise  -Social media and mental health systematic review -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Red light therapy, LED masks, cold plunge tubs, ice bath benefits, epsom salt baths, sunscreen, meditation benefits, nutrition and the skin Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    134: Retinol tips & LED light benefits | Celebrity esthetician Shani Darden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 37:53


    “If you're using a strong serum, you need to be using a gentle cleanser and you need to make sure your moisturizer is also gentle and doesn't also have a retinol in it. You have to be very careful with the other products that you're using,” says celebrity esthetician Shani Darden, whose clients include Jessica Alba, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Shay Mitchell. She's the founder of her eponymous skin care and facial tool device brand, Shani Darden Skin Care. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Darden about how she curates and creates high-quality products, retinol usage tips, and the best spa treatments.  Show notes: -Follow Shani Darden: @ShaniDarden -Check out Shani Darden Skin Care -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Retinol usage tips, sunscreens, LED masks, LED therapy benefits, Microcurrent -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Shani Darden Facial Sculpting Wand, Shani Darden Retinol Reform Serum, Shani Darden Triple Acid Signature Peel, Shani Darden Cleansing Serum, Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence, Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream, Shani Darden Lactic Acid Serum, NuFAce Microcurrent Facial Toning Device, Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads, iS CLINICAL SUPER SERUM ADVANCE+, Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion, Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer  Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    133: How to treat dark spots | The L.A. Facialist Candace Marino

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 52:51


    “Textural aging—like wrinkles and fine lines—is something you expect when people age, but pigment is optional. If you protect your skin with sunscreen, care for your skin, and you treat it with certain chemical peels and lasers, you don't have to have the discoloration,” says esthetician Candace Marino, known as The L.A. Facialist. On this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director & host Alexandra Engler chats with Marino about dark spot treatments, exfoliation tips, and why it's so important to wash your face nightly. Plus, her morning and night skin care routine. Show notes: -Follow Candace Marino: @thelafacialist  -Study showing the differences in sun damage on twins -Research shows that acne triggers depression in teens  -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Vitamin D benefits, melasma and dark spot treatments, dark spot correctors, antioxidant serum, retinol, sunscreen, peptide, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Cream, Fresh Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Glow Water, IS Clinical Super Serum Advance +, iS CLINICAL PRO-HEAL SERUM ADVANCE+, iS Clinical Copper Firming Mist, Body Complex iS Clinical, Jan Marini Skin Zyme Mask, Furtuna Skin Acqua Serena Micellar Cleansing Essence, Fortuna Skin Visione Di Luce Revitalizing Eye Cream, DMK Melanotech Drops, Skin Better Science Alto Advanced Defence and Repair,  Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    132: Makeup recs, protein intake & skin detoxes | Celebrity makeup artist & certified health coach Lisa Aharon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 62:54


    “Everything is internal. I almost feel like it's irresponsible of me to not offer that information when somebody asks me what product they should use on their face. I feel like I can't answer it until I have the other answers of what else is happening with you,” says celebrity makeup artist & certified health coach Lisa Aharon. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Aharon about calming sensitive skin, skin care detoxes, and how she preps her celebrity clients for the red carpet. Plus, what's in her personal makeup bag.  Show notes: -Follow Lisa Aharon: @lisaaharon -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: sleep hygiene practices, brain-skin connection, gut-skin connection, protein benefits for the skin, how much protein do you need, no makeup makeup, ice rolling, red light mask, microcurrent devices, probiotics, vitamin C, vitamin D  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Joanna Vargas Magic Glow Wand, Jillian Dempsey Gold Bar, Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm, Chanel La Solution 10 De Chanel, Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask, Doré La Micellaire, Ursa Major Mountain Glow Serum, The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum, MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick, MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush, Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops, Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick, Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint, Kjaer Weis Mascara, SOSHE Ceramide Refillable Lip Silks, Sakara Metabolism Super Powder, AG1 By Athletic Greens Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    131: Skin care basics, retinol use & K-beauty tips | Esthetician Alicia Yoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 58:53


    “When we think of the skin as an organ, we can better understand how it's connected to our whole body and how it influences the whole system. You can't just isolate one part of your body and try to tackle that without thinking about everything holistically,” says esthetician, product formulator, and product curator Alicia Yoon, founder of Peach & Lily. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Yoon about the basics of skin care, how to use retinol, and her favorite ingredients for all types of skin concerns.  Show notes: -Follow Alicia Yoon: @aliciayoon212  -Follow Peach & Lily: @peachandlily  -Shop at Peach & Lily -Read more about topics discussed in this episode: Retinol, how to use retinol, skin barrier function, layering skin care, peptides, azelaic acid, niacinamide, skin microbiome   -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Peach & Lily Retinal For All Renewal Serum, Lazy Day All in One Moisture Pads, Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser, Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser, Wild Dew Treatment Essence, Glass Skin Veil Mist, Glass Skin Serum, Overnight Star Night Cream, Glass Skin Face Polisher, Snail Rescue All-In-One Oil Free Moisturizer Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    130: Finding joy through movement | Celebrity fitness expert Tracy Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 49:07


    “Your health can handle the truth, but it can't handle lies. That basically means that no matter what you tell yourself, your body knows the truth,” says celebrity fitness expert Tracy Anderson, founder of the TA Method. “I'd like to think that we all come into this world primed for wellness and wellbeing. It's the highly commercialized world that is what largely makes us unwell.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Anderson about how she gets ready for a workout, why boredom is a good thing, and the dangers of living for social media validation.  Show notes: -Follow Tracy Anderson  -Learn more about TA Method and MYMODE -Shop products mentioned in this episode: RMS Beauty, Tata Harper Skincare, REL Beauty, Oway Haircare Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    129: Hormone balance & skin health | board-certified integrative medicine physician Taz Bhatia, M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 44:40


    “It's very hard to translate this message of, ‘You need to be healthy because that's how you become your best self.' That's a very vague concept. But it's very easy to help people understand that your hormones are driving your behavior, and if we get your hormones on track, then the rest will unfold the way it's supposed to unfold in your life,” says board-certified integrative medicine physician Taz Bhatia, M.D., author of the new book The Hormone Shift. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Bhatia about how to embark on your hormone journey, how hormone health changes your skin and hair, and signs you may have unbalanced hormones.  Show notes: -Follow Taz Bhatia, M.D. and learn more about her work -Visit her practice  -Read The Hormone Shift -Learn more about topics mentioned in this episode: hormones influence on the skin, hormones balance, gut and skin connection, how to detox your body, stress and skin, skin and sleep, sleep hygiene practices, stress management practices -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Veracity Selfcare Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    128: How to solve skin issues through your gut | board-certified integrative dermatologist Apple Bodemer, M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 50:21


    “Sometimes people want the most aggressive drug that can clear up [their skin condition] in three days. But other times people really want advice about the lifestyle choices that can impact their chronic condition,” says board-certified integrative dermatologist Apple Bodemer, M.D. “Looking at the skin as separate from every other organ is one of the biggest mistakes from a medical standpoint. The skin is a reflection of what's going on inside. Compartmentalizing doesn't help patients.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Bodemer about how loneliness impacts your overall health, the importance of sleep for skin, and how to heal your skin through gut. Plus, if you really need to only use clean beauty products.  Show notes: -Learn more about Apple Bodemer, M.D. -Read Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine -Study comparing fermented food & fiber for gut flora  -Research on the gut-skin connection -Information on the gut-skin-brain axis -Studies on rosacea and gut dysbiosis  -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: stress's impact on the skin, stress acne, sleep's impact on the skin, sleep hygiene practices, nutritions' impact on the skin, fiber intake, turmeric benefits, breathwork, natural sunscreen Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    127: Ashley Greene on panic attacks, mental health & motherhood | Actress Ashley Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 24:10


    “Working on your mental health is a challenging, uncomfortable process, but it's obviously a thousand percent worth it. And when you're on the other side of it, you wonder why you weren't doing this in the first place,” says actress Ashley Greene, who just launched a class series with mental wellness app Aura Health. In this episode of mindbodygreen's beauty podcast Clean Beauty School, beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Greene about how she deals with panic attacks, her mental health toolkit, and why self worth is vital in Hollywood and the age of social media. Show notes: -Follow Ashley Greene -Follow Aura Health & download the App, Aura Health -Check out Ashley's Aura Health class Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    126: How to reverse age-related hair loss | board-certified dermatologist Neera Nathan, M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 44:07


    “When we age our whole body ages. What happens is our cells just get tired and stop working as well as they used to. The hair follicle is no different,” says board-certified dermatologist Neera Nathan, M.D. “It's a collection of cells, and after a while they start to deplete. Eventually our hair follicles just aren't as able to grow hair as well, just as our skin isn't quite as able to regenerate collagen the way it did when it was younger.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Nathan about how nutrition affects hair health, how to reverse graying, common causes of thinning, and more.  Show notes: -Learn more about Neera Nathan, M.D.  -Research about the hair growth cycle  -Hair loss causes according to research  -Chronic increased cortisol levels can lead to hair loss -One study shows that you can reverse graying -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: hair growth tips, brow growth, lash growth, how to thicken hair, hair loss triggers, receding hairline, normal hair shedding vs loss, stress related hair loss, stress management practices, iron, vitamin d, vitamins for hair growth, silicone in hair care, turmeric benefits, dry shampoo, how often should you wash your hair, microneedling, PRP, caring for graying hair.  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Vegamour GRO Dry Shampoo Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    125: Intuitive eating, recovery & beauty practices | Celebrity fitness instructor Megan Roup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 39:35


    “Wellness practices can feel overwhelming. One thing I've learned is that I don't need an endless long list of things to actually make me feel good,” says celebrity fitness instructor Megan Roup, founder The Sculpt Society. “It's very simple: Romanticizing my life a bit more. Savoring that cup of coffee in the morning. Getting up a bit earlier. Taking 5 minutes for meditation or a walk outside. Just tapping into that playful nature is really important.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Roup about diet culture, creating a sustainable wellness routine, and her best beauty tips.  Show notes: -Follow Megan Roup & The Sculpt Society -Learn more about The Sculpt Society -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: recovery, cardio, strength training, intuitive eating -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Theragun, Youth To The People serums, Caudalie face creams, Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme, Kora Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum, Supergoop Glowscreen SPF 40, Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen, EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF 50+, ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint, ILIA Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Highlighter + Lip Tint, MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick, MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush, Beauty Pie Superluminous™ Under-eye Genius, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, Prose Custom Shampoo and Custom Conditioner, Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, Dyson Airstraight Straightener, TRESemme hair spray Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    124: Makeup tips for any age | Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 47:00


    “For the last decade we have been in a very, very heavy makeup environment with lots and lots of products. It's overwhelming. It can make you feel less than. It makes you feel like you can't achieve something,” says celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles, founder of the shopping destination Reed Clarke. “I'm a bit punk rock in the fact that that sort of stuff drives me nuts. I don't think it's fair for women to have that extra burden of not only needing thousands of dollars worth of products, but needing to feel like they need to wear 20 products at a time.”  In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Stiles about how she helps her clients (who include Gabrielle Union and Lily Collins) look their most authentic, mastering a red lip, and how to adjust your makeup style as you age.  Show notes: -Follow Fiona Stiles -Check out Fiona Stiles' work -Follow Reed Clarke and shop Reed Clarke -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Soapwalla Deodorant Cream, Violette_Fr Petal Bouche Matte, Mary Allen, Shani Darden, Augustinus Bader, Surya Spa, SkinMedica, 14e Aloe Nourish Foundation, KS&CO Sheer Tinted Brow Gel, Sisley Paris Stylo Lumièr, Surratt Relevée Mascara, Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara, HigherDOSE Infrared Mat, Therabody RecoveryAir Compression Boots   Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    123: How to look younger from the inside out | integrative aesthetic physician Rahi Sarbaziha M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 33:16


    “What I always say in the clinic is that beauty is from the inside out. It's important to focus on internal wellness in order to have it manifest on the outside. It's not just about superficial aesthetic procedures, it's about improving your lifestyle,” says double-board certified Beverly Hills integrative aesthetic physician Rahi Sarbaziha M.D. “Even as a patient, when you engage in your own healthcare, everything just becomes better for you.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Sarbaziha about her favorite types of supplements, medical grade skin care products, and what facial rejuvenation treatments she's using lately.  Show notes: -Follow Rahi Sarbaziha, M.D. -Learn more about her practice, Dr. Rahi MedSpa  -Learn more about services mentioned in this episode: PDO thread lift, Peptide therapy, Morpheus8, Froma, radio frequency  -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Microneedling, collagen production, magnesium, CoQ10, vitamin D, turmeric, vitamin C, probiotic, peptides, sunscreen, vitamin C serum, retinol serum, types of facials, glycolic acid, acupuncture, cupping, yoga  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Alastin Skincare, Skinbetter Science skin care, SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Overnight Mask Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    122: Ashley Tisdale's best wellness & beauty practices | actress Ashley Tisdale 

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 48:46


    “I was dealing with mental health problems, and that was my journey into wellness,” says actress Ashley Tisdale, founder of Frenshe and Being Frenshe. “I've learned to be more confident in being enough. People always ask me, ‘what's next?' which I've always found weird. What I'm doing right now is pretty important and pretty amazing. Or even being a mom, like is that not enough?” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Tisdale about how motherhood changed her relationship with beauty, how she starts her day with simple rituals, and why she decided to be vulnerable about her struggles with mental health.  Please note this interview was completed before the SAG strike was initiated on July 12th, 2023 Take 15% off our postbiotic hand wash with code HANDWASHPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Show notes: -Follow Ashley Tisdale  -Follow Frenshe & Being Frenshe  -Read Frenshe & shop Being Frenshe  -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Stress management techniques, meditation, benefits of lavender, best clean fragrances, slugging, how to apply eye cream, hair mask, hair growth products.  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Being Frenshe Shea Butter with Jojoba and Radiance Oil for Dry Skin & Hair, Awaken & Uplift Citrus Amber Collection, Soothe & Comfort Cashmere Vanilla Collection, Candles, Milky Moisturizing Fresh Scented Bath Bomb Set with Essential Oils, PerfectSkin By Christie Kidd Clean Natural Facial Cleanser, Fresh Pads, Renewal Serum, Nurse Jamie UpLift Massaging Beauty Roller, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, MAKEUP BY MARIO Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick, Kosas The Big Clean Volumizing + Lash Care Mascara, Kosas Revealer Concealer, Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk, Harklinikken, Virtue  Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    121: The future of skin health | board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, D.O., & plastic surgeon Reid Maclellan, M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 49:28


    “My guiding light is if I wouldn't recommend it to my mom, I wouldn't recommend it to my patients or followers on social media,” says board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, D.O., who is part of the viral sensation Doctorly. On this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler is joined by Shah and plastic surgeon Reid Maclellan, M.D., adjunct Professor of Surgery at both Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, and Founder and CEO of telemedicine company Cortina Health, Inc. In the episode they discuss the future of dermatology and technology, how mental health impacts skin, and debunking viral social media myths. Show notes: -Follow board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, D.O. and Doctorly -Follow plastic surgeon Reid Maclellan, M.D. -Utilize & learn more about Cortina Health -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: How stress impacts skin, psychodermatology, how sleeps impact on skin, basic skin care routine Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

    120: Can Botox help with trauma? | board-certified dermatologist, Caren Campbell, M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 52:00


    “Our brains are wired to always see the imperfection, because it's what keeps us safe. Your brain is going to try and control what it can—for a lot of people, that's having perfect skin. But that's not attainable, so folks are left feeling empty because they can never get there” says board-certified dermatologist, Caren Campbell, M.D. ” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Campbell about the dangers of wanting “perfect skin,” unexpected Botox uses, her favorite lasers (with minimal downtime!), and how trauma influences our skin and the way we perceive ourselves.  Show notes: -Follow Caren Campbell, M.D and learn more about her practice. -Research on “perception drift” in dermatology   -Studies on neurotoxins' effects on mood  -Learn more about the Hoffman Institute -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Trauma being stored in the body, wrinkles by age, types of wrinkles, crows feet, TMJ, under eye circles, PRP. -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Oura Ring Take 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

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