Clean Beauty School

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7: What you need to know about hormones & your skin | Dermatologist Keira Barr, M.D. May 24, 2021

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“When you follow quick fixes [from social media], you wind up spending a lot of time, energy, money, and resources on things that may not work for your individual case. And I think it's so valuable to understand you are unique—we have a lot of similarities, but your particular situation may not fit neatly into a box,” says board-certified dermatologist and hormone expert Keira Barr, M.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen’s beauty director Alexandra Engler and Barr discuss the many ways hormones affect your skin, why it happens, and why there is no one-size-fits all solution.

Show notes:

-Learn about collagen types, specifically type III collagen and how it declines with age.

-Research linking progesterone to skin elasticity.

-Read up on endocrine disruptors with a few to look out for.

-Explainers on using both vitamin C and vitamin E topically.

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6: The hidden causes of hair loss | Raechele Cochran Gathers, M.D., dermatologist & hair loss expert May 17, 2021

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“Hair loss can be so traumatic for women—it's so stressful. This becomes a vicious cycle because stress can worsen hair loss,” shares board-certified dermatologist and hair care expert Raechele Cochran Gathers, M.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen Beauty Director Alexandra Engler and Cochran Gathers discuss hair loss causes, if regrowth is possible, and how to care for your scalp naturally.

Show notes:

-Surveys regarding hair loss during quarantine and for COVID-19 survivors.

-Vitamin D’s impact on the hair follicle.

-Research connecting pollution to hair aging.

-Try tea rinses for hair growth.

-A study connecting caffeine with hair growth.

-The use of PRP for hair loss treatment.

-A study connecting hair massages to hair regrowth.

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5: Signs your beauty product isn’t doing anything | Krupa Koestline, clean cosmetic chemist May 10, 2021

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“I would really hope that we evolve as a sector to get to a point where the consumer doesn’t feel that they need to read the ingredient list to make sure that their product is safe,” says clean cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline—but in the meantime? There’s a lot to learn. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler and Koestline discuss how to decode your ingredient list to make sure both it’s safe and effective—with tips like why alcohols aren’t always bad, how to interpret ingredient order, and why she thinks user behavior should influence formulations.

Show notes:

-Read up on what “actives” are in your formulas.

-Learn about ethical concerns around mica mining & how you can help.

-Learn more about endocrine disruptors.

-For her favorite effective ingredients, look for these on your ingredient lists: vitamin C derivatives like tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate & aminopropyl ascorbyl phosphate, niacinamide, and polyhydroxy acid.

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4: How your word choices can affect your skin | Hayley Wood, holistic esthetician May 03, 2021

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“If somebody is really upset about their fine lines, wrinkles on their forehead, or the lines around their mouth, I'm like, ‘OK, so you smiled a lot and you were thinking a lot. When did that ever hurt you to be thoughtful, laugh, and to express yourself?” says holistic esthetician Hayley Wood. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler and Wood discuss how we talk about the way we look—and how that can dramatically change the ways we treat it.

Show notes:

-Research about body positivity and body neutrality.

-Survey about our perception of the ideal age.

-Global poll about how women describe themselves.

-How to develop a skin gratitude practice.

-Why you should use enzyme masks in the shower.

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3: The complicated case of essential oils & treating sensitive skin | Tata Harper Apr 26, 2021

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“Sometimes we just need to stop. Stop to see what's happening. Is my skin getting better? Is my skin getting healthier? Do I feel that my skin is getting stronger and more resilient?” says natural skin care expert and brand founder Tata Harper. In this episode sponsored by Tata Harper Skin Care, beauty director Alexandra Engler and Harper talk about taking a skin care diet, extremophile endurance technology, and her difficult decision to skip essential oils in her latest collection, Superkind.

Referenced in the episode:

- Shop Tata Harper’s Superkind Collection.

- The 26 common allergens regulated by the European Union,

- Market research on the average woman’s cosmetic consumption habits.

- Research about minerals in skin care.

- Research on Butterfly Pea Tea.

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2: Why we need to start treating our skin like an organ | Whitney Bowe, M.D. Apr 19, 2021

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“In traditional medicine, doctors are there to put out fires. But if we take a step back and educate people how to care for their skin in a prophylactic way, you can not only help with accelerated aging—but perhaps stop people from developing certain skin conditions later,” says our guest, mindbodygreen collective member and board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D. In this episode, we dive into your skin as an organ, it’s barrier function, and many ways modern lifestyles may be hurting it—plus, how to watch out for tricky marketing claims around biome-friendly products.

Referenced in the episode:

- Study showing around 60-70% of women and 50-60% of men report having sensitive skin.

- Study showing pH of skin fluctuates between 4.7 and 5.75.

- Study showing skin microbiome plays an important role in immunity and overall health.

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1: Why clean beauty is more important than ever Apr 14, 2021

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“There is no product that can replace the simple act of taking care of yourself,” says our host, beauty director Alexandra Engler. In this premiere episode of mindbodygreen’s Clean Beauty School podcast, she explains the current state of clean beauty, how we define these buzzy terms, and what you can expect from our leading-edge, layered conversations. Join us every Monday to see beauty behind the curtain.

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The Clean Beauty School Trailer Apr 07, 2021

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Introducing our new beauty podcast from mindbodygreen, the leading brand in health and well-being. Hosted by mbg’s beauty director, Alexandra Engler, Clean Beauty School explores the intimate and intricate relationship between beauty and wellness, including physical, mental, environmental, and spiritual health. Tune in every Monday for thoughtful, critical conversations with top experts and up-to-date info on clean beauty’s most pressing topics.

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