Clean Beauty School

“ 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 light spectrum, the skin care benefits of the various light therapies, and how to find a quality prod...

“ 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 Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with MacLean about the power o...

“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., Cosmetic Director Skin of Color Division at the University of Miami.  In this episode of mindbodygreen’s b...

“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 Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Hanway about beauty supplements, why...

“ 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 Alexandra Engler chats with Cates about perimenopause and menopause, collagen decline, and sleep.  Show n...

“ 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 where diet comes in.”  In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director A...

“ 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 Nazarian about building a sunscreen wardrobe, invisible stressors that age you, and how to reverse UV 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 diversifying your diet, eating more protein, and how blood sugar can cause skin flares.   Show notes: -Follow ou...

“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 b...

“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 Alexan...

“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 dir...

“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 e...

“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...

“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...

“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...

“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 bes...

“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 cond...

“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...

“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 u...

“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 Sch...

“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-...

“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 Offi...

“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 E...

“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 stimu...

“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, h...