Clean Beauty School – Details, episodes & analysis

“I have worked with so many women who, at one point in time, felt that their voice was not being heard—so instead, it was their skin that started to visibly shout. The body wanted to be heard in one way another,” says board-certified and mindbodygreen collective member dermatologist Keira Barr, M.D. “I cannot tell you how many times I have seen that experience where there is a connection between unmet needs and what is showing up on the surface.”  In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Barr about the brain-skin connection, how the nervous system influences our appearance, and how trauma can trigger skin concerns.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @drkeirabarr -Learn more about her practice: https://drkeirabarr.com/  -Read more about the skin-brain connection and psychodermatology Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“I remember a manager of mine before I went out on my own, she was like ‘You’re never going to be successful because all your clients look so natural when they leave—it looks like you didn’t even do anything.’ I was just like, sorry, this is just what I do!” says celebrity colorist Jenna Perry, whose clients include Bella Hadid, Kendal Jenner, and Chloe Sevigny. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Perry about hair color trends, how to avoid damage when transitioning hair color, and how to go back to your natural hue.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @JennaPerryHair and @jennaPerryHairStudio  -Learn more: https://www.jennaperryhair.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector, No. 4D Clean Volume Detox Dry Shampoo, No. 7 Bonding Oil, Roz The Foundation Duo, iS Clinical, MAKE Beauty Subverse Plumping Peptide Serum, Sephora Sheet Masks, Byredo Technical Black Eyeliner, Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick, Westman Atelier Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“[When I first started] I was just trying to fit into this mold. It was stressing me out, and one day my husband was like, ‘Dude, be yourself. You'll attract people who like who you are.’ And the minute I did that, I found my artistry more exciting to do,” says celebrity makeup artist Jamie Greenberg, who works with the likes of Rashida Jones, Kristen Stewart, Elisabeth Moss, Kathryn Hahn, Lizzy Caplan, and Tracee Ellis Ross. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexndra Engler chats with Greenberg about the products she can’t live without.  Show notes: -Follow our guest: @jamiemakeup -Learn more about her brand: https://jamiemakeup.com/  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Jamie Makeup Eye Schtick, The Blighlighter, The Bloss, Multeye Masks, B.F.M.R & refill, MAC 217 Blending Brush, Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Smooth & Blur Primer, CoverFX Blurring Primer, Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara, Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil, Pür Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation, GXVE Feelin Cheeky, MAKEUP BY MARIO Soft Glow Highlighter, MAKEUP BY MARIO Soft Sculpt Shaping Stick, Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation, Live Tinted, Kosas Revealer Concealer, Make Beauty Skin Mimetic Concealer, BeautyCounter Statement Maker Satin Lipstick, W3ll People Superpowder Brightening Powder, Kimiko Super Fine Eyebrow Pencil Automatique, iS Clinical Cleansing Complex, Prequel Glycerin Gleanser, Aloisia Cleanser, Farmhouse Fresh Three Milk Ageless Moisturizer, Chuda Healing Hydrating Cream, Babe Original Essential Lash Serum, Shani Darden Skin Care Shani Darden by Déesse PRO LED Light Mask, Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, Sisley Paris The Radiance Brush, rhyme & reason Argan Oil Smooth Finishing Serum, Day Rate Beauty hair pins, Roz Hair Care, Fable & Mane Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“When balancing your hormones, focus on the day-to-day. This is what I tell people: Don’t worry too much about an occasional exposure to an [endocrine disruptor] that you can’t control,” says skin care expert and naturopathic doctor Trevor Cates, N.D. But what you can do is think about the things you do on a daily basis, from the products and practices. Those are the things that add up.” In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Cates about the skin microbiome, how to balance your hormones, and what products are doing more harm than good. Show notes: -Learn more about Trevor Cates, N.D. and The Spa Doctor -Read her book, Clean Skin From Within -Watch her docuseries Hormones, Health & Harmony -Research on the season’s effect on hormones -Research on sex hormones and skin -How stress impacts skin -Research on the skin microbiome  -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Skin microbiome, pH of the skin, acid mantle, moisture barrier, skin barrier function, menstrual cycle and skin care, menopause and skin care, sleep and skin, stress and skin, gut microbiome, gut-skin connection, pre- pro- and postbiotics for skin, skin longevity, soil and our sleep, how to take a microbiome-friendly shower, toner, meditation, journaling. -Shop products mentioned in this episode: The Spa Doctor Cleanser Daily Essentials 4-Step Skin Care System Take 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.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“There is a very powerful industry voice that has taught us that if it hurts, if it tingles a ton, if it makes our skin red, then it must be working,” says Hillary Peterson, founder of True Botanicals, when talking about “anti-aging” products. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen’s beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Peterson chat about “the gift that is aging,” the skin barrier function, and why ingredient sourcing is so important for the health of the environment.  Show notes: -About Hillary Peterson & True Botanicals -Learn about Farmer’s Footprint -Check out Made Safe -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Skin barrier function, moisture barrier, exfoliation, antioxidants for skin, how to naturally boost collagen production, collagen-boosting routines, what to eat for collagen, skin longevity, wild harvesting, face oils. -Shop products mentioned in this episode: True Botanicals Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm, Clear Nourishing Cleanser, Chebula Active Serum, Vitamin C Booster Powder, Clear Pure Radiance Oil, Renew Pure Radiance Oil Take 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.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“You can have healthy, clear, beautiful skin and it's not by using a ton of products,” says board-certified dermatologist Tiffany Clay, M.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host & mindbodygreens beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Clay about all things body care—just in time for the warmer weather. A few of the hot topics discussed: hair removal (if you choose to do so), at-home lasers, ingrowns, and chest wrinkles.  Show notes: -Follow Tiffany Clay, M.D. -Research on how sun damage effects the skin  -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Backne, exfoliation on the body, how often you should exfoliate, crepey skin, chest wrinkles, neck wrinkles, orange peel skin, sugaring, waxing, shaving, ingrowns, razor bumps, strawberry legs, gentle cleansers, AHAs & BHAs, retinol body lotion, itchy skin, glycolic acid, KP, how to moisturize skin, essential oils, tea tree oil, mineral sunscreens, retinol, beauty sleep.   -Shop products mentioned this episode: Glytone Exfoliating Body Wash, Keys Soulcare Mind Clearing Body Polish, Bush Balm Bermuda Body Scrub, Bush Balm Nourishing Body Wash, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream, Bush Balm Bermuda Dark Spot Treatment Oil, Glytone Age-Defying C+ Advanced Antioixdant Serum, SkinFix Barrier + Triple Lipid Peptide Cream, Olay Regenerist Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“Hair styling is such a personal experience—we’ve talked with users around the world and they express the confidence they get from styling their hair,” says Sandra Lup, the engineering manager of hair care at Dyson. “Some say they don’t even step outside the house without styling.” In this episode of mindbodygreen’s beauty podcast Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Lup about global styling trends, how to better protect your hair from damage, and why styling hair is important for overall self-esteem. They also get into the Dyson hair tool collection, and how to use specific products—including the new straightener.  Show notes: -Follow Dyson -Learn more about hair fiber structure -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Hair damage, hair growth, frizz-control, hair types, type 4 hair, type 3 hair, type 2 hair.  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Dyson Airwrap Styler, Dyson Corrale Straightener   -Enjoy this episode sponsored by Dyson! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“Beauty is about taking care of you,” says Brook Harvey Taylor, founder of Pacifica Beauty. In This episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen’s beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Harvey Taylor about the difference between cruelty-free and vegan, sustainable packaging, why the younger generation will lead us in the right direction, and why it’s vital to make sure clean beauty is available to anyone who wants to use it.  Show notes: -Follow Brook Harvey Taylor & Pacifica Beauty -Check out Pacifica Beauty products -Learn more about Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™ -Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: vegan vs. cruelty free, slugging  -Shop products mentioned in this episode: Vegan Collagen Fluffy Lash Thickening & Lengthening Mascara -Beauty starts with making choices that align with your values, and Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™ is here to guide the way. Visit ulta.com/conscious-beauty to re-inspire your beauty routine with products that benefit you and our world.​ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“It’s about passion, not perfection. If you you hold too high of a standard, people get turned off and think, Well I’m just one person,” says Mark Veeder, avid gardener, brand founder of sk*p beauty, and member of the Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty Advisory council. In this special episode about sustainability, we talk about packaging innovations, how ingredients play a role in the overall sustainability of a product, and why it’s so important to focus on small steps to reach the bigger goal. Show notes: -About Mark Veeder & sk*p beauty  -Learn more about Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty  -Read more about topics discussed in this episode: Skin microbiome, skin barrier function, honey benefits for skin, echinacea.   -Products mentioned in this episode: sk*p Hydrating Conditioner, sk*p Hydrating Shampoo, sk*p Face + Body Moisturizer, sk*p Face + Body Cleanser -Beauty starts with making choices that align with your values, and Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty™ is here to guide the way. Visit ulta.com/conscious-beauty to re-inspire your beauty routine with products that benefit you and our world.​ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com 

“To care for the skin, you need to treat a person’s entire spectrum of needs,” says board-certified dermatologist Estee Williams, M.D. And nowhere is that more evident than when treating skin conditions and diseases, like rosacea. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Williams about the inflammatory skin disease, how to manage symptoms, and all the surprising foods that can cause flare-ups.    Show notes: -Follow Estee Williams, M.D. -National Rosacea Society  -General information on rosacea from the AAD -The new research on rosacea -Rosacea, mites, and the microbiome  -Surveys on rosacea triggers -Rosacea and self esteem  -Read more about topics discussed in this episode: Rosacea vs acne, mental health and skin, skin microbiome, skin barrier function, moisture barrier, sensitive skin, how to reduce redness, niacinamide, retinol, mineral sunscreens, zinc oxide, azelaic acid, hand creams, Manuka honey for skin    -Products mentioned in this episode: La Roche Posay Rosaliac AR Intense For Visible Redness, La Roche Posay Toleraine Double Repair Face Moisturizer, Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster, Aveeno Moisturizing Facial Cleansing Bar, SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3, Vanicream Liquid Face Wash For Dry Sensitive Skin Take 25% off postbiotic body lotion with code BODYLOTIONPOD. Cannot combine with gift cards or other discount codes. Apply code at checkout. Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com