Clean Beauty School

“It takes time and energy and money to do all of these wellness things, and we only have a certain amount of hours during the day. So know your why, do your research behind the practice, and try one thing at a time. If it resonates with you, then great, continue it. If not, then don't keep doing it—don't waste money on it,” says natural wellness & beauty expert Mona Vand, PhD. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Vand about her four pillars of health, how to prioritize your time, and setting boundaries.Show notes:-Follow Mona Vand, PharmD: @monavand-Learn more about Mona: https://www.monavand.com/-More information about how mindset affects how the body digests & metabolizes food-Study on the beneficial placebo effect of exercise -Social media and mental health systematic review-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Red light therapy, LED masks, cold plunge tubs, ice bath benefits, epsom salt baths, sunscreen, meditation benefits, nutrition and the skinTake 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. 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 

“If you're using a strong serum, you need to be using a gentle cleanser and you need to make sure your moisturizer is also gentle and doesn't also have a retinol in it. You have to be very careful with the other products that you're using,” says celebrity esthetician Shani Darden, whose clients include Jessica Alba, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Shay Mitchell. She’s the founder of her eponymous skin care and facial tool device brand, Shani Darden Skin Care. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Darden about how she curates and creates high-quality products, retinol usage tips, and the best spa treatments. Show notes:-Follow Shani Darden: @ShaniDarden-Check out Shani Darden Skin Care-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Retinol usage tips, sunscreens, LED masks, LED therapy benefits, Microcurrent-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Shani Darden Facial Sculpting Wand, Shani Darden Retinol Reform Serum, Shani Darden Triple Acid Signature Peel, Shani Darden Cleansing Serum, Shani Darden Sake Toning Essence, Shani Darden Hydration Peptide Cream, Shani Darden Lactic Acid Serum, NuFAce Microcurrent Facial Toning Device, Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads, iS CLINICAL SUPER SERUM ADVANCE+, Supergoop! PLAY Everyday Lotion, Nars Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer Take 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. 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 

Learn from The L.A. Facialist about treating dark spots, importance of sunscreen, exfoliation tips, and nightly face washing. Discover skincare ingredients for pigmentation and aging, products for under-eye dark circles, and tips for healthy radiant skin. Explore wellness practices for overall health and skincare routines for a glowing complexion.

“Everything is internal. I almost feel like it's irresponsible of me to not offer that information when somebody asks me what product they should use on their face. I feel like I can't answer it until I have the other answers of what else is happening with you,” says celebrity makeup artist & certified health coach Lisa Aharon. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Aharon about calming sensitive skin, skin care detoxes, and how she preps her celebrity clients for the red carpet. Plus, what’s in her personal makeup bag. Show notes:-Follow Lisa Aharon: @lisaaharon-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: sleep hygiene practices, brain-skin connection, gut-skin connection, protein benefits for the skin, how much protein do you need, no makeup makeup, ice rolling, red light mask, microcurrent devices, probiotics, vitamin C, vitamin D -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Joanna Vargas Magic Glow Wand, Jillian Dempsey Gold Bar, Doctor Rogers Restore Healing Balm, Chanel La Solution 10 De Chanel, Sisley Black Rose Cream Mask, Doré La Micellaire, Ursa Major Mountain Glow Serum, The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum, MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick, MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush, Westman Atelier Vital Skincare Complexion Drops, Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick, Jillian Dempsey Lid Tint, Kjaer Weis Mascara, SOSHE Ceramide Refillable Lip Silks, Sakara Metabolism Super Powder, AG1 By Athletic GreensTake 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. 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 

“When we think of the skin as an organ, we can better understand how it’s connected to our whole body and how it influences the whole system. You can't just isolate one part of your body and try to tackle that without thinking about everything holistically,” says esthetician, product formulator, and product curator Alicia Yoon, founder of Peach & Lily. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Yoon about the basics of skin care, how to use retinol, and her favorite ingredients for all types of skin concerns. Show notes:-Follow Alicia Yoon: @aliciayoon212 -Follow Peach & Lily: @peachandlily -Shop at Peach & Lily-Read more about topics discussed in this episode: Retinol, how to use retinol, skin barrier function, layering skin care, peptides, azelaic acid, niacinamide, skin microbiome  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Peach & Lily Retinal For All Renewal Serum, Lazy Day All in One Moisture Pads, Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser, Power Calm Hydrating Gel Cleanser, Wild Dew Treatment Essence, Glass Skin Veil Mist, Glass Skin Serum, Overnight Star Night Cream, Glass Skin Face Polisher, Snail Rescue All-In-One Oil Free MoisturizerTake 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. 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 

“Your health can handle the truth, but it can’t handle lies. That basically means that no matter what you tell yourself, your body knows the truth,” says fitness expert Tracy Anderson, founder of the TA Method. “I'd like to think that we all come into this world primed for wellness and wellbeing. It’s the highly commercialized world that is what largely makes us unwell.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Anderson about how she gets ready for a workout, why boredom is a good thing, and the dangers of living for social media validation. Show notes:-Follow Tracy Anderson -Learn more about TA Method and MYMODE-Shop products mentioned in this episode: RMS Beauty, Tata Harper Skincare, REL Beauty, Oway HaircareTake 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. 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 

“It’s very hard to translate this message of, ‘You need to be healthy because that’s how you become your best self.’ That’s a very vague concept. But it’s very easy to help people understand that your hormones are driving your behavior, and if we get your hormones on track, then the rest will unfold the way it’s supposed to unfold in your life,” says board-certified integrative medicine physician Taz Bhatia, M.D., author of the new book The Hormone Shift. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Bhatia about how to embark on your hormone journey, how hormone health changes your skin and hair, and signs you may have unbalanced hormones. Show notes:-Follow Taz Bhatia, M.D. and learn more about her work-Visit her practice -Read The Hormone Shift-Learn more about topics mentioned in this episode: hormones influence on the skin, hormones balance, gut and skin connection, how to detox your body, stress and skin, skin and sleep, sleep hygiene practices, stress management practices-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Veracity SelfcareTake 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. 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 

“Sometimes people want the most aggressive drug that can clear up [their skin condition] in three days. But other times people really want advice about the lifestyle choices that can impact their chronic condition,” says board-certified integrative dermatologist Apple Bodemer, M.D. “Looking at the skin as separate from every other organ is one of the biggest mistakes from a medical standpoint. The skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside. Compartmentalizing doesn't help patients.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Bodemer about how loneliness impacts your overall health, the importance of sleep for skin, and how to heal your skin through gut. Plus, if you really need to only use clean beauty products. Show notes:-Learn more about Apple Bodemer, M.D.-Read Molecules Of Emotion: The Science Behind Mind-Body Medicine-Study comparing fermented food & fiber for gut flora -Research on the gut-skin connection-Information on the gut-skin-brain axis-Studies on rosacea and gut dysbiosis -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: stress’s impact on the skin, stress acne, sleep’s impact on the skin, sleep hygiene practices, nutritions’ impact on the skin, fiber intake, turmeric benefits, breathwork, natural sunscreenTake 20% off glow from the inside out bundle+ with code BEAUTYPOD. 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 

“Working on your mental health is a challenging, uncomfortable process, but it's obviously a thousand percent worth it. And when you're on the other side of it, you wonder why you weren't doing this in the first place,” says actress Ashley Greene, who just launched a class series with mental wellness app Aura Health. In this episode of mindbodygreen’s beauty podcast Clean Beauty School, beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Greene about how she deals with panic attacks, her mental health toolkit, and why self worth is vital in Hollywood and the age of social media.Show notes:-Follow Ashley Greene-Follow Aura Health & download the App, Aura Health-Check out Ashley’s Aura Health classTake 15% off dry body oil with code BODYOILPOD. 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 

“When we age our whole body ages. What happens is our cells just get tired and stop working as well as they used to. The hair follicle is no different,” says board-certified dermatologist Neera Nathan, M.D. “It’s a collection of cells, and after a while they start to deplete. Eventually our hair follicles just aren’t as able to grow hair as well, just as our skin isn’t quite as able to regenerate collagen the way it did when it was younger.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Nathan about how nutrition affects hair health, how to reverse graying, common causes of thinning, and more. Show notes:-Learn more about Neera Nathan, M.D. -Research about the hair growth cycle -Hair loss causes according to research -Chronic increased cortisol levels can lead to hair loss-One study shows that you can reverse graying-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: hair growth tips, brow growth, lash growth, how to thicken hair, hair loss triggers, receding hairline, normal hair shedding vs loss, stress related hair loss, stress management practices, iron, vitamin d, vitamins for hair growth, silicone in hair care, turmeric benefits, dry shampoo, how often should you wash your hair, microneedling, PRP, caring for graying hair. -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Vegamour GRO Dry ShampooTake 25% off vitamin C potency+ with code VITAMINCPOD. 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