Clean Beauty School

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127: Ashley Greene on panic attacks, mental health & motherhood | Actress Ashley Greene Sep 19, 2023

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“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 class

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126: How to reverse age-related hair loss | board-certified dermatologist Neera Nathan, M.D. Sep 12, 2023

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“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

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Vegamour GRO Dry Shampoo

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125: Intuitive eating, recovery & beauty practices | Celebrity fitness instructor Megan Roup Sep 05, 2023

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“Wellness practices can feel overwhelming. One thing I’ve learned is that I don’t need an endless long list of things to actually make me feel good,” says celebrity fitness instructor Megan Roup, founder The Sculpt Society. “It’s very simple: Romanticizing my life a bit more. Savoring that cup of coffee in the morning. Getting up a bit earlier. Taking 5 minutes for meditation or a walk outside. Just tapping into that playful nature is really important.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Roup about diet culture, creating a sustainable wellness routine, and her best beauty tips.

Show notes:

-Follow Megan Roup & The Sculpt Society

-Learn more about The Sculpt Society

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: recovery, cardio, strength training, intuitive eating

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Theragun, Youth To The People serums, Caudalie face creams, Estée Lauder Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Creme, Kora Organics Plant Stem Cell Retinol Alternative Serum, Supergoop Glowscreen SPF 40, Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen, EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46, It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF 50+, ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint, ILIA Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Highlighter + Lip Tint, MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick, MERIT Flush Balm Cream Blush, Beauty Pie Superluminous™ Under-eye Genius, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, Prose Custom Shampoo and Custom Conditioner, Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, Dyson Airstraight Straightener, TRESemme hair spray

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124: Makeup tips for any age | Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles Aug 29, 2023

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“For the last decade we have been in a very, very heavy makeup environment with lots and lots of products. It’s overwhelming. It can make you feel less than. It makes you feel like you can’t achieve something,” says celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles, founder of the shopping destination Reed Clarke. “I’m a bit punk rock in the fact that that sort of stuff drives me nuts. I don’t think it’s fair for women to have that extra burden of not only needing thousands of dollars worth of products, but needing to feel like they need to wear 20 products at a time.”

In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Stiles about how she helps her clients (who include Gabrielle Union and Lily Collins) look their most authentic, mastering a red lip, and how to adjust your makeup style as you age.

Show notes:

-Follow Fiona Stiles

-Check out Fiona Stiles’ work

-Follow Reed Clarke and shop Reed Clarke

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Soapwalla Deodorant Cream, Violette_Fr Petal Bouche Matte, Mary Allen, Shani Darden, Augustinus Bader, Surya Spa, SkinMedica, 14e Aloe Nourish Foundation, KS&CO Sheer Tinted Brow Gel, Sisley Paris Stylo Lumièr, Surratt Relevée Mascara, Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara, HigherDOSE Infrared Mat, Therabody RecoveryAir Compression Boots

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123: How to look younger from the inside out | integrative aesthetic physician Rahi Sarbaziha M.D. Aug 22, 2023

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“What I always say in the clinic is that beauty is from the inside out. It’s important to focus on internal wellness in order to have it manifest on the outside. It’s not just about superficial aesthetic procedures, it’s about improving your lifestyle,” says double-board certified Beverly Hills integrative aesthetic physician Rahi Sarbaziha M.D. “Even as a patient, when you engage in your own healthcare, everything just becomes better for you.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Sarbaziha about her favorite types of supplements, medical grade skin care products, and what facial rejuvenation treatments she’s using lately.

Show notes:

-Follow Rahi Sarbaziha, M.D.

-Learn more about her practice, Dr. Rahi MedSpa

-Learn more about services mentioned in this episode: PDO thread lift, Peptide therapy, Morpheus8, Froma, radio frequency

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Microneedling, collagen production, magnesium, CoQ10, vitamin D, turmeric, vitamin C, probiotic, peptides, sunscreen, vitamin C serum, retinol serum, types of facials, glycolic acid, acupuncture, cupping, yoga

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Alastin Skincare, Skinbetter Science skin care, SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Overnight Mask

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122: Ashley Tisdale’s best wellness & beauty practices | actress Ashley Tisdale Aug 15, 2023

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“I was dealing with mental health problems, and that was my journey into wellness,” says actress Ashley Tisdale, founder of Frenshe and Being Frenshe. “I’ve learned to be more confident in being enough. People always ask me, ‘what’s next?’ which I've always found weird. What I'm doing right now is pretty important and pretty amazing. Or even being a mom, like is that not enough?” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Tisdale about how motherhood changed her relationship with beauty, how she starts her day with simple rituals, and why she decided to be vulnerable about her struggles with mental health.

Please note this interview was completed before the SAG strike was initiated on July 12th, 2023

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-Follow Ashley Tisdale

-Follow Frenshe & Being Frenshe

-Read Frenshe & shop Being Frenshe

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Stress management techniques, meditation, benefits of lavender, best clean fragrances, slugging, how to apply eye cream, hair mask, hair growth products.

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Being Frenshe Shea Butter with Jojoba and Radiance Oil for Dry Skin & Hair, Awaken & Uplift Citrus Amber Collection, Soothe & Comfort Cashmere Vanilla Collection, Candles, Milky Moisturizing Fresh Scented Bath Bomb Set with Essential Oils, PerfectSkin By Christie Kidd Clean Natural Facial Cleanser, Fresh Pads, Renewal Serum, Nurse Jamie UpLift Massaging Beauty Roller, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, MAKEUP BY MARIO Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick, Kosas The Big Clean Volumizing + Lash Care Mascara, Kosas Revealer Concealer, Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Pillow Talk, Harklinikken, Virtue

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121: The future of skin health | board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, D.O., & plastic surgeon Reid Maclellan, M.D. Aug 08, 2023

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“My guiding light is if I wouldn’t recommend it to my mom, I wouldn’t recommend it to my patients or followers on social media,” says board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, D.O., who is part of the viral sensation Doctorly. On this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler is joined by Shah and plastic surgeon Reid Maclellan, M.D., adjunct Professor of Surgery at both Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital, and Founder and CEO of telemedicine company Cortina Health, Inc. In the episode they discuss the future of dermatology and technology, how mental health impacts skin, and debunking viral social media myths.

Show notes:

-Follow board-certified dermatologist Muneeb Shah, D.O. and Doctorly

-Follow plastic surgeon Reid Maclellan, M.D.

-Utilize & learn more about Cortina Health

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: How stress impacts skin, psychodermatology, how sleeps impact on skin, basic skin care routine

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120: Can Botox help with trauma? | board-certified dermatologist, Caren Campbell, M.D. Aug 01, 2023

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“Our brains are wired to always see the imperfection, because it’s what keeps us safe. Your brain is going to try and control what it can—for a lot of people, that’s having perfect skin. But that’s not attainable, so folks are left feeling empty because they can never get there” says board-certified dermatologist, Caren Campbell, M.D. ” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Campbell about the dangers of wanting “perfect skin,” unexpected Botox uses, her favorite lasers (with minimal downtime!), and how trauma influences our skin and the way we perceive ourselves.

Show notes:

-Follow Caren Campbell, M.D and learn more about her practice.

-Research on “perception drift” in dermatology

-Studies on neurotoxins’ effects on mood

-Learn more about the Hoffman Institute

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Trauma being stored in the body, wrinkles by age, types of wrinkles, crows feet, TMJ, under eye circles, PRP.

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Oura Ring

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119: Scalp inflammation & hair care toxicity | sustainability & non-toxic beauty entrepreneur Ciara Imani May Jul 25, 2023

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“The issues [with waste and toxicity] that I identified early on with synthetic hair scared me. Once I understood that normal synthetic hair was made from frowned upon materials and ingredients, I thought, Well, how did it make its way on my head and so many other people’s heads if everybody else seems to know this?” says sustainability & non-toxic beauty entrepreneur Ciara Imani May, founder of Rebundle. Rebundle is a plant-based and fully recyclable hair extension company used in braids and protective styling for Black women. “Beauty should bring joy to our lives, but at what cost?” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen and beauty director Alexandra Engler, chats with May about the burden of toxicity experienced by women of color, the short and long-term consequences of scalp inflammation, and why we need better hair care solutions for Black women.

Show notes:

-Learn more about Ciara Imani May and Rebundle

-Research on endocrine disrupting chemicals found in commonly used Black hair care products, which are then linked to adverse health effects

-Adverse health risks associated with relaxers, including uterine cancer

-Toxic burden disproportionately affecting women of color

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: microbiome, scalp care, scalp inflammation

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Braid Better, Fenty Beauty Awf Jelly Oil Makeup-Melting Cleanser

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118: Aging isn’t just about wrinkles | Aesthetic specialist Lisa Goodman, MPAS Jul 18, 2023

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“Wrinkles are a sign of life. Wrinkles are earned. Wrinkles do not make people look bad,” says aesthetic specialist Lisa Goodman, MPAS, founder of Goodskin Clinics. Goodman’s innovative techniques have been widely praised for their natural, “European” aesthetic and for her use of high-tech treatments. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Goodman about the five elements of facial aging, what we’re getting wrong about Botox use, and what you should ask your aesthetic practitioner before getting treatments.

Show notes:

-Learn more about Lisa Goodman and Goodskin Clinics

-Follow Goodskin Clinics

-Learn more about The Good Skin Method

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Fascia, bone loss in women, fine lines around the mouth, acne scars, bags under eyes, dark circles.

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