Episodes

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

    174: The best foods, spices & supplements for skin | acne nutritionist Maria Marlowe
    Aug 5 2025
    “ 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.” Show notes: -Follow our guest: @mariamarlowe -Learn more about our guest: mariamarlowe.com -Follow our host: @alex_blair_ -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com
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    46 mins
  • 173: How to protect skin from UV damage | board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, M.D.

    173: How to protect skin from UV damage | board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, M.D.
    Jul 1 2025
    “ 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/ -Follow our host: @alex_blair_ -Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com -Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com
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    58 mins
  • 170: How blood sugar & protein affect the skin | Rakhi Roy, M.S., R.D.

    170: How blood sugar & protein affect the skin | Rakhi Roy, M.S., R.D.
    Jun 3 2025
    “ 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. Show notes: -Follow our guest: @gut.skin.nutritionist -Learn more about her practice: https://gutskinnutritionist.com/ -Follow our host: @alex_blair_
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    47 mins
  • 169: The best clean makeup right now | Clean beauty creator Sara Rose Donahue

    169: The best clean makeup right now | Clean beauty creator Sara Rose Donahue
    May 6 2025
    “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 Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com
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    40 mins
  • 168: How to treat acne & eczema holistically | naturopathic physician Bryant Esquejo, ND

    168: How to treat acne & eczema holistically | naturopathic physician Bryant Esquejo, ND
    Apr 1 2025
    “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 physician 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_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com
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    42 mins
  • 167: A-listers’ clean makeup secrets | Celebrity makeup artists Jenna Anton

    167: A-listers’ clean makeup secrets | Celebrity makeup artists Jenna Anton
    Mar 4 2025
    “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. Show notes: -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 Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com
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    38 mins
  • 166: The best foods for aging skin | holistic dermatologist Asmi (Sanghvi) Berry, D.O.

    166: The best foods for aging skin | holistic dermatologist Asmi (Sanghvi) Berry, D.O.
    Feb 4 2025
    “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 Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com
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    40 mins
  • 165: Is facial acupuncture really “natural Botox”? | Debbie Kung, DAOM, LAc

    165: Is facial acupuncture really “natural Botox”? | Debbie Kung, DAOM, LAc
    Jan 7 2025
    “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 Follow the host: @alex_blair_ Call in: sayhi.chat/cleanbeautyschool Comments: podcast@mindbodygreen.com Sponsorship inquiries: sales@mindbodygreen.com
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    45 mins