Clean Beauty School

“One of the most important things you can do is to educate yourself on some of the key skin care ingredients and how they work with your skin: Because maybe there’s a product that’s formulated for your skin type or concern, but it contains an ingredient that doesn’t work well for you. [It’s important to have a] deeper understanding and deeper relationship with your skin,” says Sarah Lee. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mbg beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Korean Beauty experts and founders of Glow Recipe Christine Chang and Sarah Lee. The trio talk about how to stay on top of the beauty zeitgeist, what Western beauty media got wrong about Korean Beauty, and why we need to limit interacting with “perfect, flawless” images on our social media feeds. Show notes:-Follow Christine Chang & Sarah Lee (and Glow Recipe!)-Read some recent stories published by the mbg beauty team: As Of Late with Norma Kamali, A Beauty Breakdown on Acne, a guide to “Indie Sleaze”, and introducing our new travel series Well Traveled  -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Watermelon for the skin, how to layer skin care, skin barrier, sensitive skin, BHA and AHA, salicylic acid, PHA, hyaluronic acid, skin tints, tinted SPF.  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask, Strawberry Smooth BHA + AHA Salicylic Acid Serum, Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum, Papaya Sorbet Enzyme Cleansing Balm, Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner, Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid CreamTake 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Follow @alex_blair_ and @mindbodygreenComments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

We’re back with another special beauty catch up episode with mindbodygreen’s beauty editor Jamie Schneider. In it, mbg beauty director and host Alexandra Engler and Schneider chat about what’s been happening in the beauty industry lately. A few highlights? What celebrity-founded beauty products are actually worth the money, what innovative ingredients are on the horizon, who to follow to get beauty news, and why Y2K Tumblr-grunge is back. Then they get to what products they’re using lately and questions submitted by folks in the mbg community. A must-listen episode for clean beauty fans. Show notes:-DM your questions to Alex or Jamie to be featured on a future episode -Read up on Jamie’s latest work-Why derm-owned brands are the new celeb-owned brands-NIH on LED light technology for skin safety -More information on LED light-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Best blushes, how to apply blush, best eyeliners, how to apply eyeliner, clean girl aesthetic, vitamin c for skin, best vitamin c serums, how to promote natural collagen production, how to apply concealer, oil control tips, best concealer options, niacinamide, primer upgrades, LED facials, LED light therapy for health, best LED light masks, sun care, types of facials. -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Skin Proud Frozen Over Moisturizer, Fresh Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum, Youthforia Pregame Primer, Youthforia BYO Blush, Relevant One & Done Everyday Cream, Kjaer Weis Primer, Susanne Kaufmann Boosting Liquid Mask, APTO Skincare Turmeric Mask with Azelaic Acid, Twenty/Twenty Beauty, Saie Airset, Keys Soul Care Comforting Tinted Lip Balm, JVN Deep Moisture Mask, Rose Inc Cream Bronzer, Rhode peptide lip treatment, Rhode barrier restore cream, Dr. Dennis Gross Vitamin C Lactic collection, Ole Henriksen Banana Bright + Eye Cream, Ilia Beauty C Beayond Triple Serum SPF 40, Shiseido Waso Yuzu-C Sleeping MaskTake 25% off daily detox+ with code DETOXPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Follow the host: @alex_blair_Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“People talk about retinol, vitamin C serums, and those are great products, but you'll never get results with a single product alone. It's only through a holistic approach that you'll experience healthy skin,” says board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D. “If you’re not respecting your gut lining and your skin barrier, there’s nothing you can add to your routine that’s going to give you the skin you want.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mbg beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Bowe about a multi-level approach to skin care, the latest on the skin microbiome research, and why the clean beauty industry often seems so messy. Show notes:-Follow Whitney Bowe., M.D., on TikTok and Instagram-Shop Dr. Bowe Glowe with code MINDBODYGREEN10 for 10% off for a limited time -Research on the skin microbiome-Science of the skin barrier function-The gut-skin connection -A meta-analysis of collagen supplement efficacy -Read more about the topics mentioned in this episode: The skin microbiome, skin barrier function, biotic ingredients, retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic acid, peptides, collagen supplements, do collagen supplements work, synthetic vs. natural fragrance, polyphenols, polyphenols and the gut, pomegranate fruit extract, skin cycling.Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“You get to define beauty for yourself: it's ageless, it's radiance, it's that innate feeling of wholeness. It comes through all your cells and tissues. It’s what makes you glow,” says skin and facial rejuvenation expert Krista Buccari, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Soma Yoga Teacher. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mbg beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Buccari about how the body’s flow, tension, and emotions influences how our face ages. Also in the episode: Easy stretches and massage techniques you can use daily to relieve tech neck tension, furrowed brows, and more. Show notes:-Follow Krista Buccari-Learn more about her body work, True Nature -Research on lymph and aging skin -Research on the whole body fascia -Read more about topics discussed in this interview: Best eye creams, full body gua sha, body work and the face, collagen in the skin, collagen supplements, do collagen supplements actually help the skin, skin elasticity, skin hydration, facial massage routines, tech neck, scalp tension, posture and skin, dry body brushing, benefits of foam rolling.Visit www.wellpeople.com and receive 20% off orders $50+. Redeem coupon code WELLPEOPLEXBEAUTYSCHOOL50 at checkout; discount will apply when your cart reaches $50. Code can only be redeemed once per customer. Offer is not combinable with other promotions or coupon codes. All Value Gift sets are excluded from this promotion. Offer is valid until 9/20/2022 at 11:59 PM PST.Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“I believe in the idea that beauty enhances the best aspects of you and improves on that. We, as a society, have unrealistic expectations of what skin should look like. Pores are fine. Acne is fine. Beauty should just be about doing the best you can to make you feel good when you’re going about your day,” says cosmetic chemist and TikTok skinfluencer Javon Ford. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Ford about the unnatural side of natural beauty, product testing (or lack thereof), and his favorite ingredients for a wide range of skin concerns. Show notes:-Follow Javon Ford on Tiktok -Learn more about cosmetic chemistry through the American Chemical Society -FDA regulations on product testing-EU regulations on product testing-Read more about topics discussed in this episode: Hyaluronic acid, skin longevity, sun care, silicones, heat protectants, shea butter, sensitive skin, vitamin C, vitamin C serums, salicylic acid, retinol, glycerin, essences, acne scars-Shop the products mentioned in this episode: Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum, SKKN BY KIM Vitamin C8 Serum, Cetaphil Soothing Aloe Vera Gel Cream, CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser, Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser, Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All In One Cream, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel, Youth To The People Superfood Air-Whip Moisturizer, Tatcha The Water Cream, Supergoop sunscreen, Murad Correct & Protect Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 45, Jones Road The Face Pencil, NYX Cosmetics, Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit, Tarte lip products, Anastasia Beverly Hills eyebrow products, Urban Decay eyeshadow pallets & singles.Take 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“Beauty should make you feel whole and better; it should never make you feel less or insecure. It’s really something for a plastic surgeon to tell you that beauty’s on the inside, but it’s true,” says Lara Devgan, MD, MPH, FACS, board-certified plastic surgeon and skin care expert. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Devgan about the science behind today’s most in demand ingredients, why we should treat skin care like nutrition, and how daily micro-decisions influence our skin. Show notes-Follow Lara Devgan, M.D. & her skin care line Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty-Read our Beauty Breakdowns-Research on the skin barrier-An overview of clinical data of retinoids-A review of topical vitamin C-Read more about topics discussed in the episode: Skin barrier function, skin longevity, retinol, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, mineral sunscreen, peptides, vitamin E, antioxidants for skin, addressing redness, how to hydrate the skin, types of wrinkles, types of facials, how stress affects the skin, how diet affects the skin.-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty Peptide Eye Cream, Niacin + Squalene Neck Firming Cream, SPF 47 Sun Shield, Extreme Lengthening MascaraTake 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“I would never tell someone you ‘need’ this product. You should think critically about what you are using—really dive into what works for you. Does it work for your skin type, needs, the environment you live in, and how quickly your skin responds to something?” says beauty expert and writer Nikita Upadhyay. “You should never give into influence quickly.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mbg beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Upadhyay about ayurvedic beauty traditions, favorite DIY products, and how to stop being “influenced.” Show notes:-Follow Nikita Upadhyay-Purchase Roots To Radiance-Research about how long to use skin care productsRead more about topics mentioned in this episode: gratitude, mental health and skin connections, vitamin C for skin, vitamin C serum, skin barrier, skin irritation, skin journaling, turmeric benefits, coconut oil for skin, DIY masks, hair oils, rose mist, cucumber, neem, minimize pores, sandalwood, retinol, salicylic acid, acne treatments, niacinamide, dehydrated skin vs. dry skin, toner, honey for skin. -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Sunday Riley Pink Drink Firming Resurfacing Essence, GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Eye Cream, StriVectin Advanced Retinol Nightly Renewal Moisturizer. Sola Wave Advanced Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy, RéVive Clarté Vitamin C Brightening Serum, Outset Firming Vegan Collagen Prep SerumTake 25% off vitamin D3 potency+ with code D3POD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“How you treat your skin is how you treat your soul. And what I mean by that is both need nourishment, care, and love,” says skin care expert, brand founder, and former professional pianist Angela Jia Kim, whose book Radical Radiance recently launched. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with her about the role of rituals in her life, her journey to self-love, and why beauty habits can inform your overall well being. Show notes:-Follow Angela Jia Kim & Savor Beauty-Book an appointment at Savor Beauty Spa -Read her book Radical Radiance & explore more rituals at radicalradiance.com-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Essential oils, types of facials, facial massages, LED lights for skin, exfoliation, how to meditate, retinol, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin F, double cleanse, cleansing oils.-Shop products mentioned into this episode: Savor Beauty’s Kalahari Melon Cleansing Oil, Jasmine Milk Cleanser,Rose Toner, Quench Hyaluronic Acid Serum, Nourish Raspberry Seed Serum, Truffle Face Cream, Caviar Eye CreamTake 25% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“Culturally, I come from a long lineage of healers, teachers, and artists. So I think it’s my place to be a leader in the healing arts. I also grew up in a family and a culture that believed in helping other people,” says board-certified plastic surgeon Shirley Madhere, M.D., the woman who coined the term holistic plastic surgery. “Through the science of beauty, you can help people and have a tremendous impact.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mbg beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Madhere about her rules of beauty, why support systems are important, and how to look better for longer. Plus, who’s had "good work” done.Show notes:-Follow Shirley Madhere, M.D. and learn more about her practice-Listen to her podcast Forever Fab-Learn more about the holistic nutrition program with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition-Why support systems are important for recoveryRead more about topics mentioned in this episode: Vitamin C, retinol, hyaluronic acid, how diet affects the skin, what to eat for hydrated skin, sun care, how to hydrate skinEnjoy this episode of the Clean Beauty School Podcast, sponsored by Avocado’s new body + skin line. To learn more about their plant-based skincare, click here!Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“Being less bad doesn’t mean you’re doing good,” says Alex McIntosh, Thrive Natural Care co-founder & CEO. “We’ve done much damage to the earth, that being ‘less bad’ doesn’t work. We have to figure out a way to leave it better.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mbg beauty director & host Alexandra Engler chats with McIntosh about regenerative farming, how to supercharge skin health with antioxidants, and why we should all care about soil health. Show notes:- Learn more about Thrive Natural Care- Read the story about our trip to Costa Rica - Learn more about leading ecologist Alicia and Zaira Calle, who McIntosh worked with- Learn about regenerative farming methodology - Research on degraded soil due to conventional farming - Research on antioxidant properties of “stressed” plants- Read about topics mentioned in this episode: wild harvesting, the planet’s microbiome, vitamin E for the skin, antioxidants, sensitive skin, sun care. - Shop products mentioned in this episode: Thrive BodyShield 50, Daily Defense Sunscreen Balm 50, Daily Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin, Skin Recovery Serum, Energy Scrub.Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout.Follow & DM the host on Instagram: @alex_engler_Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.comSponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com