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Clean Beauty School
by mindbodygreen
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.
Episodes
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Red light, infrared saunas & firmer skin | Connie Zack, Sunlighten Co-founder
“ Your body is designed to heal itself, if you give it the right tools and nutrition, and infrared is one of those tools,” says Connie Zack, Sunlighten Co-founder. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen’s beauty director Alexandra Engler speaks with Zack about the infrared...
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Can you think your way to better skin? | Master Aesthetician Mikaela MacLean
“ if I can say something that's going to touch you much deeper than any skin care product ever would, that’s going to show up in the light in your eyes and the smile on your face. Then we’ll deal with the skin care as well,” says master aesthetician Mikaela MacLean. In this episode of Clean…
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Filler fatigue, exosome warnings & Botox backlash | Board-certified dermatologist Shasa Hu, M.D.
“So first you need to figure out what is really bothering you—then determine if that’s something that an in-office procedure will actually make an impact on. Ask yourself: Is the end result going to give you what you're actually looking for?” says board-certified dermatologist Shasa Hu, M.D.,...
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Can a supplement ever be Botox? | Certified holistic nutritionist Jennifer Hanway
“It’s all about helping women look and feel and live their healthiest, most confident, most radiant lives. Now, sometimes the vanity angle is how we get there, and I'm okay with that,” says certified holistic nutritionist Jennifer Hanway. In this episode of mindbodygreen’s beauty podcast Clean...
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Hormones, collagen decline & skin | Naturopathic doctor Trevor Cates, N.D.
“ Skin is our magic mirror. It's an outer reflection of our overall health,” says naturopathic doctor, skin care specialist, and menopause advocate Trevor Cates, N.D., founder of The Spa Dr. In this episode of mindbodygreen’s beauty podcast Clean Beauty School, host and mbg’s beauty director...
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174: The best foods, spices & supplements for skin | acne nutritionist Maria Marlowe
“ Acne is considered a chronic inflammatory skin disorder,” says skin care and nutrition expert Maria Marlowe, known as the Acne Nutritionist. “We're still by and large using products that focus on bacteria as a way to address acne, where we really need to be focusing on inflammation. And that’s...
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173: How to protect skin from UV damage | board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, M.D.
“ We acknowledge that the sun is great for mental health and we need some sunshine in our lives. But you have to protect yourself,” says board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, M.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler talks with...
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170: How blood sugar & protein affect the skin | Rakhi Roy, M.S., R.D.
“ 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...
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169: The best clean makeup right now | Clean beauty creator Sara Rose Donahue
“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...
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168: How to treat acne & eczema holistically | naturopathic doctor Bryant Esquejo, ND
“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...
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167: A-listers’ clean makeup secrets | Celebrity makeup artists Jenna Anton
“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…
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166: The best foods for aging skin | holistic dermatologist Asmi (Sanghvi) Berry, D.O.
“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...
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165: Is facial acupuncture really “natural Botox”? | Debbie Kung, DAOM, LAc
“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…
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164: Beauty habits to stick to & quit | esthetician Natasha Glasgow
“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...
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163: The clean beauty backlash | clean cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline
“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...
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162: How facial tension ages you | Holistic esthetician Katey Kristabelle
“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...
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161: Vitamin C, retinol & peptides | Daniel Isaacs, Chief Product Officer of Medik8
“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…
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160: The new rules of aging | Aesthetic specialist Lisa Goodman, MPAS (rerun)
“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)...
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159: How trauma & brain health affect the skin | Board-certified dermatologist Keira Barr, M.D.
“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,...
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158: How to color your hair without the damage | Celebrity hair colorist Jenna Perry
“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,...
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157: Dark spots, large pores & wrinkle solutions | board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, DO
“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…
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156: The most important clean swaps to make | Lindsay Dahl, sustainability & consumer protections expert
“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…
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155: The ultimate hair growth episode | Isfahan Chambers-Harris, Ph.D.
“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...
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154: The best nutrients for skin health | Glenicia Nosworthy M.D., internal medicine physician
“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...
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153: Longevity, skin health & metabolism | Anant Vinjamoori, M.D., longevity physician
“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…
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152: Essential oils, aging & your skin barrier | Athena Hewett, esthetician
“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...
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151: The best treatments for mature skin | Julius Few, M.D., holistic plastic surgeon
“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...
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150: Is your smile aging you? | Victoria Veytsman, DDS, cosmetic dentist
“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...
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149: Common makeup mistakes you're probably making | Jamie Greenberg, celebrity makeup artist
“[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...
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148: Unexpected signs of skin aging | Anar Mikailov, M.D., board-certified dermatologist
“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...
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147: The secret to shiny celebrity hair | Abby Haliti, colorist
“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…
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146: Eat your way to firmer skin | Jennifer Hanway, board-certified holistic nutritionist
“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...
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145: Ayurvedic tips for skin & sleep | Martha Soffer, Ayurvedic expert
“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…
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144: Sauna blankets, skin care, & perimenopause symptoms | Judy Greer, actress and activist
“[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…
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143: How bad plastic surgery happens | Ben Talei, M.D., plastic surgeon
“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…
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142: Skin care tips for fresher skin | Celebrity esthetician Danuta Mieloch
“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...
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141: Beauty tips for stellar skin in 2024 | senior beauty editor Jamie Schneider
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...
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140: The future of facial aging | mbg beauty editor Jamie Schneider
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…
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139: The new science of skin longevity | mbg beauty editor Jamie Schneider
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...
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138: Sleep hacks, travel tips & skin care | Model Madison Headrick
“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…
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137: How emotions affect skin & aging | Holistic facialist Abigail James
“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...
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136: The hair care & mental health connection | Psychologist & hairstylist Afiya Mbilishaka, Ph.D.
“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...
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135: Small habits that have big impact | natural wellness expert Mona Vand, PharmD
“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...
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134: Retinol tips & LED light benefits | Celebrity esthetician Shani Darden
“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...
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133: How to treat dark spots | The L.A. Facialist Candace Marino
“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...
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132: Makeup recs, protein intake & skin detoxes | Celebrity makeup artist & certified health coach Lisa Aharon
“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 &...
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131: Skin care basics, retinol use & K-beauty tips | Esthetician Alicia Yoon
“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,...
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130: Finding joy through movement | Fitness expert Tracy Anderson
“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 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....
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129: Hormone balance & skin health | board-certified integrative medicine physician Taz Bhatia, M.D.
“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...
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128: How to solve skin issues through your gut | board-certified integrative dermatologist Apple Bodemer, M.D.
“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…
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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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