“When practicing beauty routines, ask yourself: Is this really for me? Or is it coming from a negative space in which you feel you need to ‘fix’ yourself?,” says psychologist Chloe Carmichael, Ph.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School,mbg beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Dr. Chloe about the beauty and mental health connection. Throughout the episode, the two discuss their own experiences 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.

Show notes:

-Follow Dr. Chloe

-Read Nervous Energy: Harness the Power of Your Anxiety

-Research on mental health and skin connection.

-Studies on personal grooming and perception.

-Grooming habit as a sign of depression.

-Research on acne & confidence.

-A study on botox & depression, our ability to feel emotions, and experience empathy.

-Studies on beauty and professional impressions.

-Walks and well-being.

-Read more on topics discussed in this episode: Yoga, mindfulness, mental health & beauty connection, self care rituals.

-Products recommended in this episode: Weighted vest, Laura Mercier Tinted Sunscreen, eyelash curler, mascara.

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