{"id":597,"date":"2015-06-01T17:10:55","date_gmt":"2015-06-01T17:10:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=597"},"modified":"2021-06-02T00:40:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T00:40:14","slug":"qa-with-mia-belle-beauty-alchemist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/qa-with-mia-belle-beauty-alchemist\/","title":{"rendered":"Beauty Alchemist: Q&A with Mia Belle"},"content":{"rendered":"In the name of beauty, Mia Belle seeks to elevate the future of skin-care.\r\n\r\n\"Mia\r\n

Meet Mia Belle, Beauty Alchemist<\/h2>\r\nMia Belle<\/a> is a well-traveled paramedical aesthetician with nearly two decades of experience in the fields of skin-care and preventative aging. Mia sat down with us to discuss her passion for skin-care, well being, and everything in between! Curious what a it means to be a beauty alchemist? Keep reading to find out!\r\n

What inspired your passion for the beauty industry?<\/h3>\r\nAs a young girl, I was always intrigued by aromatherapy and skin-care, so I began creating my own lotions and potions. I was inspired by a French aesthetician that my mother saw on a monthly basis; she was the first beauty alchemist I ever met!\r\n\r\nWhen I was 18, I moved to Los Angeles from Northern California to pursue acting. I began working and training at the Ole Henriksen spa, where I developed a strong passion for skin-care, product development, and the chemistry behind it all. Ole\u2019s talent and focus were impressive. I watched him build his empire on a strong foundation. I believed that I had a natural intuition for skin-care, but I wanted to create a strong foundation upon which I could build my career. So I attended UCLA and studied compound chemistry while working in the beauty and skin-care industries in Beverly Hills, focusing on product development and clinic management. I became a licensed paramedical aesthetician so that I would have hands-on experience with patients and the opportunity to truly transform people’s skin.\r\n\r\nI began working as a paramedical aesthetician with one of the most highly regarded dermatologists in the country. Through my work with this doctor, I learned the importance of diagnosis and treating the patient holistically. For example, I was taught that it’s important to understand where someone is from, including their ancestry, as it can influence their diet, digestion<\/a>, and product sensitivities. All of these small details have a major impact on the skin!\r\n\r\nCurrently, I’m focused on creating bespoke treatments combining esoteric, holistic principles with the most advanced scientific modalities available. I develop customized and results-driven professional treatments and products for my patients.\r\n

What\u2019s your daily beauty ritual?<\/h3>\r\nI’m a strong believer in mind over matter. I start my day by centering myself and mediating to recharge my body; I’d describe it as a vitality-charging meditation<\/a>. I follow my meditation with kundalini or yoga stretches to activate my cells and get qi and blood flowing. Personally, less is more with my skin. I use an enzyme cleanser for light exfoliation and then apply all my good \u201cskin foods.\u201d For my body, I use a body buffer three times a week and apply a hyper-hydrating serum to keep the skin on my body in shape.\r\n\r\nI believe in experimenting with products and treatments in order to find what works for you. At night, I don\u2019t use heavy oils or creams, because I believe that the skin needs to detox<\/a> and repair, just like the digestive system. I don\u2019t like eating too much or too heavily before bed.\r\n

What\u2019s your # 1 beauty food that you could never live without?<\/h3>\r\nRight now I love lucuma for its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits. I like to add it to my smoothie<\/a> or simply with warm water. It\u2019s delicious and versatile. I also love vegan soups made with homegrown vegetables and herbs. Broccoli soup and carrot-ginger soup are my current favorites. I order a large batch in the beginning of the week in single serving jars from The Farmer\u2019s Kitchen and store them in the refrigerator to make dinner quick and easy!\r\n

Which foods are a beauty no-no in your diet?<\/h3>\r\nI’m a strong believer that we all have unique dietary needs. The three common foods I see making the biggest negative impact on my patients’ skin are salt, dairy<\/a>, and gluten<\/a>.\u00a0 Also, heating oil is a big no-no! It becomes rancid and actually breaks down the collagen in your skin and body. My cheat food is caffeine\u2014it makes me so happy!\r\n

What\u2019s in your fridge?<\/h3>\r\n\"Inside\r\n\r\nMy favorite tinctures, including ChlorOxygen Chlorophyll concentrate. Powders: lucuma, Brain Dust, and Beauty Dust. Plus ATP pills, carrot soup, HUM goodies (including Runway Ready<\/a>), Perfect bars, herb salad mix, grapeseed oil, rosehip oil, and face masks.\r\n

What does your daily diet consist of?<\/h3>\r\nAs I mentioned above, I have a slight caffeine addiction, so I love Runa drinks every morning. They have antioxidants and you don\u2019t experience the caffeine crash normally associated with coffee.\r\n\r\nI usually take a Warrior Bar or Perfect Bar on the go as well. For my lifestyle, breakfast<\/a> has to be easy but healthy, so these are great for me in the morning.\r\n\r\nBefore 4 p.m., I eat a ridiculously gigantic bowl of homegrown dark greens and herbs. Sometimes I\u2019ll add avocado, lemon, almonds, grapeseed oil, and cayenne pepper for some depth of flavor.\r\n\r\nFor dinner, I like my broccoli or carrot-ginger soup. Again, I like to keep it simple, healthy, and satisfying.\r\n

What goes into your juice or smoothie?<\/h3>\r\nGoat milk (for its anti-aging and digestion benefits), all my powders, lucuma, and Moon Juice mushroom protein<\/a> and dusts.\r\n

What’s your Beauty Alchemist recipe?<\/h3>\r\nLavender lemonade:\r\n