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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39: How to achieve your skin care goals | Welln...
Tatiana Boncompagni discusses strategies to stay motivated, why you need a support system, and all her best beauty purchases.
66 min
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38: What treatments & ingredients are overrated...
Aida Bicaj discusses skin longevity, overrated treatments, and what she does to keep her skin looking so bright and vibrant.
47 min
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37: How to simplify your makeup routine | Clean...
Alexandria Gilleo discusses how she preps skin for an effortless makeup application, easy holiday glam ideas, and not taking your beauty so seriously.
55 min
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36: Should you practice yoga with your face? | ...
Fumiko Takatsu discusses healthy aging, facial symmetry, and how yoga can impact the face. Plus, she walks through a few poses and exercises to do at home.
49 min
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35: Mastering a 5-minute face | actress, model,...
Denise Vasi discusses her skin care, makeup, nutrition, and self-care tips.
56 min
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34: What we’re getting wrong about mainstream s...
Mamina Turegano, M.D., discusses her skin care steps, how her mom informs her beauty routine, and finding a balance between mainstream and holistic skin care.
52 min
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33: Facial lymph care, massage techniques & top...
Holistic esthetician Britta Plug discusses all things lymphatic drainage—from massage tips and movements to topicals.
53 min
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32: How to own your power & beauty | iconic mod...
Veronica Webb discusses her groundbreaking career, best skin care tips, how she raises her daughters to be confident, and feeling beautiful at any age.
49 min
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31: What causes gray hair, coloring tips & tran...
Christin Brown discusses transitioning to silver hair, how to color it (if you choose), product recommendations, plus why rosemary oil and adaptogens are some of her botanical go-tos.
48 min
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30: Eat your way to great skin | gut health exp...
Kellyann Petrucci, M.S., N.D., discusses the science behind the gut-skin connection, how inflammation harms the skin, and what you can eat for a glowing, youthful complexion.
47 min
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29: The best hair hacks we’ve ever heard | Hair...
Matt Newman discusses his best styling tips, finding your personal style, and easy hacks to get everything from more defined curls to better lift at the root.
55 min
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28: How to uncomplicate your skin care routine ...
Kavita Mariwalla, M.D., discusses the problems with overcomplicating skin care routines, what you actually should be doing daily, and social media beauty trends.
54 min
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27: How fascia affects the skin & how to care f...
Shalini Bhat DC, IFMCP, CFMP, discusses the deep intricacies of our fascia, the ways in which it affects our skin, how to identify unhealthy fascia, and how to care for your own.
55 min
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26: A supermodel’s best beauty tips | Sports Il...
Emily DiDonato discusses her best skin care tips, what she eats to stay healthy, her love of therapy, and her upcoming endeavors—including motherhood.
41 min
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25: How to actually help damaged hair | Curly h...
Sunny discusses bringing curls back to life, the problem with hot tools, how hormones affect your hair type, and her favorite products for damaged hair.
40 min
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24: Why we all love to connect over beauty tips...
Brooke DeVard Ozaydinli discusses community building through beauty, how our relationships influence our sense of self, and the best word-of-mouth product recommendations.
53 min
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23: Can beauty supplements actually do anything...
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., R.D., discusses the vast world of beauty supplements, common myths, how dietary choices help the complexion, and why her own health journey makes her grateful for her skin.
77 min
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22: Why are we so attached to our hair? | McKen...
McKenna Reitz discusses the emotional toll of hair loss, how to feel comfortable in your skin, and what’s on the horizon for those with alopecia universalis.
56 min
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21: Dos & don’ts of sustainable beauty | Kristy...
Kristy Drutman discusses how to spot “greenwashing” in beauty, climate change’s impact on our bodies and skin—as well as how to build a more eco-friendly routine.
47 min
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20: Why is the EU so much better at beauty regu...
Melanie Benesh discusses what’s holding the FDA back in regulation, what’s being done at the state level, the major problem with PFAS, and—yes—why the EU is just so much better at this than us.
45 min
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19: Are you sabotaging your beauty? | Joy strat...
Joy strategist Erica Lasan discusses pulling yourself out of the comparison spiral, doing what feels right, and finding joy in your own skin.
51 min
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18: A supermodel’s wellness & beauty must-haves...
n this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen’s beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Kate Bock about her favorite foods, how she hydrates her dry skin, and what she does when she’s stressed out.
47 min
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17: Can you heal your skin through spirituality...
Deborah Hanekamp (Mama Medicine) discusses healing rituals, ancient traditions, and mindfulness tips—plus a few of her favorite skin care herbs and oils.
51 min
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16: What even is holistic plastic surgery? | bo...
Anthony Youn, M.D., discusses longevity, the problems with social media and traditional medicine, and preventive aging steps to take before considering going under the knife.
53 min
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15: Can natural ingredients be as effective as ...
Macrene Alexiades, M.D., Ph.D., FAAD, discusses skin longevity and the future of healthy aging products and treatments.
58 min