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April 22, 2026 |
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Morning! I often say that “everything is skin care,” by which I mean even the most mundane daily habits can have an impact on your skin's appearance. So below, you’ll see a new segment based on that idea.
I’ll cover a variety of topics—today’s subject: resistance training—and explain how it’s connected to skin health. Backed by the latest research, of course.
Enjoy this newsletter! Feel free to forward it along to anyone you think might be interested. And if you’re receiving this email because someone sent it to you, subscribe here. |
xx take care of yourself,
Alexandra Engler
mindbodygreen beauty director |
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A 3-step protocol for thinning hairAlmost everyone deals with thinning hair at some point. Maybe it’s postpartum hair loss, during a stressful phase of life, or just the natural progression of age. If any of those scenarios sound familiar—me too.
To address hair density loss, it’s best to think about long, mid, and short-term plans.
Phase 1: Long-term. Start by identifying what’s driving the shedding. Hormonal shifts, chronic stress, nutrient gaps, thyroid changes, and even rapid weight loss can all play a role.
- Address what you can: prioritize stress regulation, support hormonal health, and check in with your doc. Some root causes won’t be reversible.
- From a nutrition standpoint, hair is a “non-essential” tissue. Your body will divert nutrients elsewhere first, leaving strands starved. Focus on: protein, iron, zinc, vitamin D, and B vitamins.
Phase 2: Mid-term. Address your daily hair care routine. And, yes, I mean daily. Consistency yields the best results.
- Use a targeted serum with ingredients like copper peptides, caffeine, or rosemary to support the follicle environment.
- Pair it with gentle scalp massage, which is shown to increase circulation and encourage healthy growth cycles.
- In-office treatments (like PRP and low-level laser therapy) can help support regrowth pathways.
Phase 3: Short-term. Lean on styling for immediate impact.
- Root cover-up products can instantly fill in sparse areas, giving the illusion of more hair. And add lift with texture sprays and mousses to fake volume.
- Don’t underestimate the power of a haircut. Strategic snips can make density look noticeably improved right away.
Hair growth is slow, but progress is possible with intentional care.
+Longer, thicker, fuller
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Glowing recommendations: Sustainable beauty |
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In honor of Earth Day, here are my favorite actually sustainable beauty products.
In an age of rampant greenwashing, conscious consumption is frustrating at best and demoralizing at worst. I get it. But I’ve done the research and can vouch for these.
- Blu & Green: This brand feels like a love letter to both the planet and hair care. Every formula is meticulously crafted with clean, sustainable ingredients and is Plastic Negative Certified. The newest launch, Rise & Set Light Styling Cream, is part lightweight styler, part conditioning leave-in, and all masterpiece.
- Kate McLeod: Mere seconds after first trying the Daily Stone, a solid moisturizing body bar that smells of fresh-cut roses and warm neroli, I was hooked. This plasticless, waterless, and minimalist lotion is a total delight to use.
- Krave Beauty: This K-Beauty brand is committed to transparency: They’re working toward 100% ingredient traceability, actively engaging in climate advocacy, and every product gets a sustainability report (including carbon emissions and waste impact). I love their 24 Carrot Retinal, which uses discarded carrots.
And not for nothing, they’re also just fantastic products. I promise. Green beauty shouldn’t and doesn’t need to feel like you’re doing charity work. Or at least not with these.
+Let’s make the world just a bit more beautiful
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Beauty Break: Smile bright |
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Image by Anna Tabakova |
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Everything is skin care: Resistance trainingAfter evaluating 137 systematic reviews that together included more than 30K participants, the American College of Sports Medicine updated their strength training recommendations.¹
The insights that caught our attention?
- Almost any form of resistance training works
- Barbells, machines, resistance bands, or bodyweight exercises all had benefits
- Consistency was the most meaningful habit
Here’s another bonus to a consistent strength training routine: firmer skin.
- One study evaluated the skin of 56 healthy women after a 16 week workout routine — half the group did cardio, the other half practiced strength training.²
- Both types of exercise plans improved skin elasticity and upper dermal structure.
- However, only resistance training was found to increase dermal thickness (the structural part of the skin, crucial for a supple, firm complexion).
So there you have it! Consider your trip to the gym as a step in your daily skin care routine.
+ Stronger body = strong skin
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Hope you enjoyed this little break—have a beautiful rest of your day.
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Alexandra Engler |
Senior Beauty Director |
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*These statements haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content. |
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