Clean Beauty School
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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64: What does soil health have to do with your ...
Alex McIntosh discusses regenerative farming, how to supercharge skin health with antioxidants, and why we should all care about soil health.
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63: How to tell a story through your makeup | m...
Delina Medhin discusses undertones, playing with matte and dewy makeup, as well as finding your passion—and getting paid for it.
55 min
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62: The ultimate adult acne episode | board-cer...
Joshua Zeichner, M.D., discusses the complicated causes of adult acne, why you need to address lifestyle and topicals, and why dirty skin is good skin.
43 min
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61: A NYT beauty reporter’s best recs | Bee Sha...
Bee Shapiro discusses her beauty philosophy, favorite products, and why the fragrance industry has a reputation for being secretive.
56 min
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60: The easiest way to decode your ingredient l...
Sabrina Noorani discusses her experience as a beauty consumer, what people search for in formulas, and what ingredients she personally uses.
39 min
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59: The major hormone mistakes that are messing...
Trevor Cates, N.D., discusses the skin microbiome, how to balance your hormones, and what products are doing more harm than good.
48 min
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58: Connecting with nature & skin longevity | H...
Hillary Peterson discusses “the gift that is aging,” the skin barrier function, and why ingredient sourcing is so important for the health of the environment.
48 min
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57: Hair removal mistakes, ingrowns & crepey sk...
Tiffany Clay, M.D., discusses all things body care—just in time for the warmer weather. A few of the hot topics discussed: hair removal (if you choose to do so), at-home lasers, ingrowns, and chest wrinkles.
40 min
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56: Heat styling mistakes & fixes | Sandra Lup,...
Sandra Lup discusses global styling trends, how to better protect your hair from damage, and why styling hair is important for overall self-esteem.
40 min
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55: Making clean beauty more accessible | Brook...
Brook Harvey Taylor discusses the difference between cruelty-free and vegan, sustainable packaging, why the younger generation will lead us in the right direction, and why it’s vital to make sure clean beauty is available to anyone who wants to use it.
28 min
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54: Debunking sustainability myths | sk*p found...
Mark Veeder discusses packaging innovations, how ingredients play a role in the overall sustainability of a product, and why it’s so important to focus on small steps to reach the bigger goal.
31 min
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53: How to treat rosacea naturally | board-cert...
Estee Williams, M.D., discusses rosacea, how to manage symptoms, and all the surprising foods that can cause flare-ups.
49 min
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52: Why do we love French beauty? | Alex Chante...
Alex Chantecaille discusses the French beauty ethos, developing effective skin care formulas, and why the beauty industry must prioritize conservation.
56 min
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51: What is prejuvenation? | board-certified de...
Ava Shamban, M.D., discusses in-office treatments, how you can rejuvenate your skin with lifestyle habits, and identifying (then enhancing!) your signature feature.
45 min
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50: Distorted beauty views & your mental health...
Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D., discusses her own experience with mental health and grooming, how beautifying rituals connect us, and how to spot when a beauty fixation is having a negative effect on your mood.
52 min
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49: The oral health & beauty connection | biolo...
Gerry Curatola, D.D.S., discusses the oral microbiome, how your smile is key to how you look, and what we’re getting wrong about oral hygiene.
54 min
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48: Skin care snacks, peptides & staying hydrat...
Natalie Aguilar discusses why it’s important to find your “skin care person,” what ingredients to use for what skin care issue, her favorite advice to give clients, and what she does on her own skin.
44 min
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47: What is your scalp trying to tell you? | Tr...
Bridgette Hill discusses hair loss, shampooing schedules, and why you need to check in with your scalp.
51 min
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46: How to actually use a microcurrent tool | s...
Pooja Johari, M.S., discusses everything about microcurrent technology—including red flags, what it actually feels like, and what to look for in skin care products.
50 min
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45: Can beauty be part of your self-love journe...
Tiffany Lee discusses her self-love journey, what she wants to teach her daughters about beauty, and why you should free yourself to have fun with makeup.
51 min
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44: How to catch the light & master concealer |...
Bobbi Brown discusses her game-changing career, how the industry has changed over the years, her well-being must haves, and how to catch the light with your makeup.
47 min
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43: Herbs for glowing skin & hair growth | Herb...
Rachelle Robinett discusses how plants can fuel our beauty routines, why you're probably practicing herbalism in your daily life (and not even notice it!), and what ingredients to look for.
50 min
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42: Why is everyone breaking out right now? | h...
Zaida Gordon discusses all things acne—including diet, common mistakes, her favorite ingredients to apply topically, and why you can never scrub away your blemishes.
51 min
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41: How to get glowing skin for 7+ decades | De...
Norma Kamali discusses how people can embrace their age, why she’s obsessed with olive oil, and why you’re most beautiful when you’re sweating.
47 min
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40: All-time great product recs for the new yea...
Jamie Schneider joins Alexandra Engler to discuss mbg's new personal care line, product recs, and 2022 new years goals.
58 min