Clean Beauty School

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Red light, infrared saunas & firmer skin | Connie Zack, Sunlighten Co-founder Feb 03, 2026

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“ 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 product.

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Can you think your way to better skin? | Master Aesthetician Mikaela MacLean Dec 02, 2025

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“ 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 of energetic beauty, yoga nidra for skin care, and embracing the placebo effect.

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-Follow our guest: @mikaelamaclean

-Learn more: mikaelamaclean.com

-Listen to our guest’s podcast: BEAUTY BY DESIGN

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Filler fatigue, exosome warnings & Botox backlash | Board-certified dermatologist Shasa Hu, M.D. Nov 04, 2025

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“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 beauty podcast Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Hu about what skin longevity actually means, in-office procedures, and why you should be cautious about exosomes.

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-Follow our guest: @drshasahu

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Can a supplement ever be Botox? | Certified holistic nutritionist Jennifer Hanway Oct 07, 2025

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“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 you can’t ingest your SPF, and longevity culture in beauty.

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-Follow our guest: @jenniferhanway

-Learn more about our guest: jenniferhanway.com/

-Follow our host: @alex_blair_

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Hormones, collagen decline & skin | Naturopathic doctor Trevor Cates, N.D. Sep 02, 2025

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“ 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 notes:

-Follow our guest: @trevorcates

-Learn more about The Spa Dr.: https://thespadr.com/

-Read her books: Clena SKin From Within

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174: The best foods, spices & supplements for skin | acne nutritionist Maria Marlowe Aug 05, 2025

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“ 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 Alexandra Engler talks with Marlowe about common acne misconceptions, her favorite foods for healthy skin, and how carrots can give you a “tan.”

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-Follow our guest: @mariamarlowe

-Learn more about our guest: mariamarlowe.com

-Follow our host: @alex_blair_

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173: How to protect skin from UV damage | board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, M.D. Jul 01, 2025

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“ 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 damage.

Show notes:

-Follow our guest: @drrachelnazarian

-Learn more about our guest: https://www.schweigerderm.com/providers/rachel-nazarian-m-d/

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170: How blood sugar & protein affect the skin | Rakhi Roy, M.S., R.D. Jun 03, 2025

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“ 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.

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-Follow our guest: @gut.skin.nutritionist

-Learn more about her practice: https://gutskinnutritionist.com/

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169: The best clean makeup right now | Clean beauty creator Sara Rose Donahue May 06, 2025

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“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 beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Donahue about her favorite products, how she does a quick glowy makeup look, and her daily routine.

Show notes:

-Follow our guest: @sararosie

-Shop beauty products mentioned in this episode: MOB BEAUTY Smooth Precision Waterproof Lip Liner in 1990, RMS Beauty SuperNatural Radiance Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen, RMS Beauty Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow, RMS Beauty Go Nude Lip Pencil, RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush, ALPYN Beauty Pore Perfecting Toner, ALPYN Beauty PlantGenius Line-Filling Eye Balm with Bakuchiol, ALPYN Beauty Super Peptide & Ghostberry Barrier Repair Cream, Iris&Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50, Tweezerman ProCurl Eyelash Curler, LAWLESS Forget The Filler Lip Gloss, YTTP Kale + Spinach Superfood Cleanser, True Botanicals Chebula Active Serum, True Botanicals Chebula Extreme Cream, Odacité Repair Balm Le Blue Balm, Tower 28 SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Moisturizer, Tower 28 Swipe Serum Concealer, Tower 28 Make Waves Mascara, Saie Slip Tint Lightweight Tinted Moisturizer with Mineral Zinc SPF 35, Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint, Kosas Revealer Concealer Super Creamy + Brightening, Kosas Cloud Set Baked Setting & Smoothing Powder, Saie Dew Blush & Bronzer

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168: How to treat acne & eczema holistically | naturopathic doctor Bryant Esquejo, ND Apr 01, 2025

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“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 Alexandra Engler chats with Esquejo about the root causes behind inflammatory skin conditions, how movement can improve your skin, and why you should eat more fiber.

Show notes:

-Follow our guest: @dr.bryant

-Learn more about our guest: drbryantesquejo.com

Follow the host: @alex_blair_

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