Clean Beauty School

“People ask me, what’s the microbiome? It’s you. It’s as much part of you as your arms, heart, or lungs—you just can’t see it or feel it," says skin microbiome expert Larry Weiss, M.D. "We are constantly dancing into the unknown, and we shouldn’t get too attached to our preconceived notions because historically they always get surrendered to the ideas that we can’t yet imagine.” And nowhere is this more true than when studying the skin microbiome, an area of research we’ve only just scratched the surface of. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Weiss about the future of skin care, how we can learn about ourselves through the microbiome, and why skin care is health care.

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-Learn more about Symbiome

-Inflammatory conditions are on the rise

-Rise of eczema and asthma in children

-Research on the skin microbiome

-The engrafted microbiome vs. the biofilm

-Read more about the yanomami tribe

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Skin microbiome, new and emerging research on the skin microbiome, skin barrier function, compromised skin barrier, prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, oxidative stress.

-Shop products mentioned in this episode: Symbiome The Renewal Cleanser, The One Cream

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“There is low level chronic inflammation that happens as a result of the aging process. And for some people that can smolder a little bit more and begin to affect people,” says internal medicine physician and longevity specialist Anant Vinjamoori, M.D.. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host and mindbodygreen beauty director chats with Vinjamoori about how metabolic health influences skin, hormones and collagen production, and why staying active is the best thing you can do for your overall health.

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-Follow Anant Vinjamoori, M.D. on TikTok: @dranantmd

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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.

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-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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“It takes time and energy and money to do all of these wellness things, and we only have a certain amount of hours during the day. So know your why, do your research behind the practice, and try one thing at a time. If it resonates with you, then great, continue it. If not, then don't keep doing it—don't waste money on it,” says natural wellness & beauty expert Mona Vand, PhD. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, mindbodygreen beauty director and host Alexandra Engler chats with Vand about her four pillars of health, how to prioritize your time, and setting boundaries.

Show notes:

-Follow Mona Vand, PharmD: @monavand

-Learn more about Mona: https://www.monavand.com/

-More information about how mindset affects how the body digests & metabolizes food

-Study on the beneficial placebo effect of exercise

-Social media and mental health systematic review

-Read more about topics mentioned in this episode: Red light therapy, LED masks, cold plunge tubs, ice bath benefits, epsom salt baths, sunscreen, meditation benefits, nutrition and the skin

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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.

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-Learn more about The Sculpt Society

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

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