“ 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

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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. 

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-Follow our guest: @drrachelnazarian

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

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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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“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. 

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-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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“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.    

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-Follow our guest: @dr.bryant

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“When I work with celebrities or models, I’ll state at the beginning, ‘I have all 100% clean beauty,’ and they’re all so thankful. They tell me, ‘Thank you for caring about me.’ They often share that they have sensitive skin but don’t feel they can stand up for themselves,” says clean beauty expert and celebrity makeup artist Jenna Anton. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Anton about her journey from being in a cult to becoming a top makeup artist, her favorite clean makeup swaps, and how she prepares A-listers for high-profile events. 

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-Follow our guest: @jennaantonmakeup

-Learn more about guest: jennaantonmakeup.com/ 

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: MOB Beauty Cake Liner, MOB Beauty Smooth Precision Waterproof Lip Liner, SWEET Cloud Mascara, RMS Beauty Luminizer, RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek, Alima Pure Concealer, FitGlow Beauty Lipstick + Cheek Balm, Cloud Collagen ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40, Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer, Ceremonia, Innersense

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“Nutrition is such an important part of your skin, your well-being, and overall wellness. The food you eat is your medicine. It affects your mood, your brain health, your metabolism, and all the thousands of biological processes that are going on in your body,” says board-certified dermatologist Asmi (Sanghvi) Berry, D.O., who specializes in integrative medicine, Ayurveda, and nutrition. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Berry about the best nutrients for aging skin, how to approach dermatology through the lens of Ayurveda, and her favorite in-office treatments. 

Show notes:

-Follow our guest: @drasmiberry

-Learn more about her practice: drasmisanghvi.com/ 

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: iS Clinical Cleansing Complex, SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel, SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator, Biossance Squalane + Omega Repair Cream, Elta MD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen, ISDIN Melatonik

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“We market it as cosmetic acupuncture, but in fact, I like to say it’s the ultimate acupuncture treatment you can get in general,” says board-certified Doctor of Chinese Medicine and a NCCAOM Licensed Acupuncturist Debbie Kung, DAOM, LAc. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Kung about what you need to know before getting facial acupuncture.

Show notes:

-Follow our guest: @dr.debbie.kung

-Learn more about her practice: https://www.kungacu.com/  

-Shop products mentioned this episode: DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, Aesop facial oils, Celluma Pro LED Light Therapy, mindbodygreen creatine+, mindbodygreen beauty & gut collagen+, LivOn Labs Liposomal Vitamins 

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“I think it's also important to distinguish the difference between appearance and beauty. Those are two very separate things,” says esthetician and beauty curator Natasha Glasgow. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Glasgow about how she curates a routine for her top-level clientele, dropping the “hustle culture” mindset, and how to talk to your kids about beauty. 

Show notes:

-New customers of Vuori enjoy 20% off your first purchase when you visit vuori.com/beautyschool. Along with that, you’ll get free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. 

-You can’t find a softer, more sustainable towel. MicroCotton® towels are cloud-like on the skin—and uses 90% green energy, cotton farmed through the Better Cotton Initiative, and is OEKOTEX® MADE IN GREEN certified. Shop at: https://www.macys.com/shop/product/hotel-collection-ultimate-microcotton-bath-towel-collection-created-for-macys

-Follow our guest: @the.nvg

-Learn more about her work: https://nvgbeauty.com/ 

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: La Mer Creme de la Mer, Aura Beauty Healing Balm, Biologique Recherche masques, HigherDOSE Red Light Face Mask, Iris & Romeo Weekend Skin SPF 50, Westman Atelier Vital Skin Foundation Stick, Rye Beauty Brow Grooming Serum, Jones Road Miracle Balm, The Deweffect Eye Balm

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“There’s so much noise out there. Right now every influencer is recommending the Rhode Blush, but what about the blush you recommended two weeks ago?” says clean cosmetic chemist Krupa Koestline, founder of KKT Innovation Labs. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Koestline about what MoCRA gets right and wrong, the clean beauty backlash, and the most exciting beauty trends on the horizon.

Show notes: 

-New customers of Vuori enjoy 20% off your first purchase when you visit vuori.com/beautyschool. Along with that, you’ll get free shipping on any U.S. orders over $75 and free returns. 

-Follow our guest: @KKTlabs

-Learn more about your work: https://kktlabs.com/ 

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: NOPALERA shampoo and conditioner bars, Youth To The People 10% AHA + Yerba Matte Smoothing Energy Body Scrub, The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum,  Le Prunier Plum Beauty Oil, May Lindstrom The Blue Cocoon, Obagi Vitamin C Serum, Peach & Lily Retinal For All 

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