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The Skin Real ®
by DrMinaSkin
Your go-to resource for all things skin care, skin health, beauty, cosmetics, and more. Carefully curated by board-certified dermatologists and skin experts. Real Skin Care. Real Experts. Real Simple. This is how dermatologists talk skin!
Episodes
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My Complete Haircare Routine For Hair Loss And Thinning Hair
In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down her full haircare routine, and why it's taken real consistency to get her hair looking this healthy at 46. She gets honest about a scary moment about a year and a half ago when her forehead started looking bigger and her scalp…
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Why Your Teeth Are Shifting, Shrinking, and Changing The Shape Of Your Face After 40 with Dr. Erin Sheffield
🔗 Scan your skin for free with my Skin Analysis app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Erin Sheffield to explore a part of facial aging most people never think about: the mouth. They dig into why tooth loss drives bone loss in...
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Testosterone, Topical Estrogen, and Perimenopause: The Questions You Keep Asking
In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina answers the internet's most asked questions about testosterone, topical estrogen, and perimenopause. Pulled straight from the comments section, she covers who can actually prescribe testosterone, whether estradiol and estriol can be used together on the face,...
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Why So Many People Have Lip Filler Regret Right Now
🔗 Scan your skin for free with my Skin Analysis app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com Filler has had its moment, and for years the look was to go bigger: fuller lips, bigger cheeks, an almost caricature version of the face. Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down why the pendulum is swinging back toward...
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Everything You Need To Know About Preventing & Treating Head Lice
Head lice might be one of the most stomach-turning phrases a parent can hear, but Dr. Mary Alice Mina wants everyone to take a breath before reaching for the clippers. In this episode of The Skin Real, she breaks down what head lice actually are, why they have nothing to do with hygiene, and how...
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Fact-Checking Viral Skincare Trends with Dr. Dustin Portela
In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with dermatologist and Skinfluence Podcast host Dr. Dustin Portela to break down the skincare trends flooding social media right now. From DIY sunscreen and beef tallow moisturizer to at-home chemical peels and tanmaxxing, they...
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The Most Common Cancer No One Talks About: Basal Cell Carcinoma Explained
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cancer on the planet, yet most people have never heard of it until they're sitting in a dermatologist's chair hearing the word cancer for the first time. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina walks through what these lesions actually look like, and it's…
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Exosomes Explained: Hype, Science, and What to Avoid
Exosomes are one of the most talked about ingredients in skincare right now, but most people buying them have no idea what they are actually paying for. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with Alisa Lask, CEO of Rion Aesthetics and lead of Plated Skin Science, to break down what...
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You Lose 30% of Skin Collagen in Menopause (Here’s Why & How to Get It Back) | Part 2
In Part 2 of this mini series on Collagen Loss, Dr. Mary Alice Mina moves from biology to action: the exact morning and evening skincare routine that makes sense for post-menopausal skin, which ingredients actually have evidence behind them, and which in-office treatments are worth the money. She...
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You're Losing 30% of Your Collagen — Here's When It Starts And What To Do About It
In the first half of a two-part episode on midlife skin, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down the biology behind one of the most alarming stats in dermatology: women can lose up to 30% of their skin's collagen in the first five years after menopause. She explains why collagen decline actually starts…
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Vulvar Skin 101: What Every Woman Needs to Know
In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with fellow board-certified dermatologist Dr. Amaris Geisler, a specialist in vulvar dermatoses based in Atlanta, to break the silence around a body part most women can't even name correctly — the vulva. They cover what the vulva...
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Salmon Sperm Skincare: Does PDRN Actually Work or Is It Just Hype?
Salmon sperm in your skincare? It sounds wild, but PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) is everywhere right now — on your For You page, in Korean skincare hauls, and yes, Kim Kardashian had it injected into her face. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina cuts through the hype and gives you the full,...
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Fungal Acne Explained: Why Nothing You're Using Is Working
Fungal acne is everywhere on social media, but most people are treating it completely wrong. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down what fungal acne actually is: an overgrowth of malassezia yeast, not bacteria, and not true acne at all. She explains why standard acne...
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The Best Sunscreens for Summer 2026, According to a Dermatologist
Sunscreen is the single most impactful thing you can do for your skin — and in this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down exactly what to look for, what to skip, and which sunscreens she's personally stocking up on for summer 2026. Dr. Mina explains why UV radiation is...
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Your Skin Is Aging Faster Because You're Not Eating Enough Protein
Your skincare routine might be missing its most important ingredient — and it's not in any bottle. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down the powerful (and often overlooked) connection between protein and skin health. She explains the four root causes of skin aging —...
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Does Topical Estrogen Make Melasma Worse? Here's the Truth
Topical estrogen is everywhere right now — but if you have melasma, rosacea, or acne, should you be worried? In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina cuts through the fear-based noise and breaks down what the science actually says about topical estrogen and skin conditions like melasma and rosacea.…
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Sculptra vs Radiesse: Which One Is Actually Right for Your Face?
In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down two of the most talked-about biostimulators in aesthetic medicine — Sculptra and Radiesse — and explains why they are not interchangeable, despite both building collagen. She covers how each product works at a cellular level, what…
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5 Tretinoin Mistakes That Are Keeping You From Glowing Skin
Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down the top five tretinoin mistakes she sees her patients make — and admits she's made herself. From the dreaded purge to layering too many actives, she explains why so many people quit this powerhouse ingredient right before it starts working, and exactly how to use…
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8 Steps to Fix Your Damaged Skin Barrier (No New Products Needed)
In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down everything you need to know about your skin barrier — what it is, how you know it's damaged, and exactly what's causing the damage. She then walks through eight practical, zero-cost steps to repair it fast. From doing a hard skincare reset to...
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Topical Estrogen on Your Face: What a Dermatologist Actually Thinks
In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down one of her most frequently asked questions: should you be putting topical estrogen on your face? She explains what estrogen loss actually does to the skin during perimenopause and menopause — from collagen collapse to barrier breakdown — and why...
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LED Face Masks: What Actually Works, What's a Waste of Money, and How to Choose the Right One
LED face masks are having a major moment — but are they actually worth the hype? In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down the real science behind LED light therapy and why so many people are spending hundreds of dollars on devices that simply don't work. She explains the concept of...
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Bed Bugs: What Every Traveler Needs to Know Before Their Next Trip
Bed bugs. Just the phrase is enough to make your skin crawl — but Dr. Mary Alice Mina is breaking down everything you actually need to know about these tiny, relentless pests. In this episode of The Skin Real, she covers what bed bugs are, how they spread, why not everyone reacts to bites the…
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The Truth About Skin Tags — What They Mean, What to Do & What to Never Try at Home
You've probably Googled "how to remove a skin tag at home" at least once. Before you reach for the dental floss, you need to hear this. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina covers everything you need to know about skin tags — from what they actually are and why you get them, to...
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Under-Eye Bags, Dark Circles & Puffiness: What Actually Works, According to a Dermatologist
Think you know what's causing your under-eye bags? You might be wrong — and that's exactly why nothing you've tried has worked. In this solo episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down the four distinct types of under-eye concerns: puffiness, fat pad herniation, volume loss/hollowing, and dark…
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NAD⁺ Skincare Is Trending— Is It The Real Deal or Just Hype?
***Apple audio issue fixed! NAD is having a major moment — from IV drips and supplements to wellness clinics and now skincare. But is the science real, or is it just the next CBD? In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with Melisse Shaban, CEO of Aramore and veteran beauty executive...
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GLP-1 Side Effects No One Talks About. Hair Loss, Skin Changes, and What To Do
If you are using a GLP-1 medication and noticing hair shedding, brittle nails, or dull, dry skin, your body is signaling a nutrient gap. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down what is really happening beneath the surface and why these changes often appear before lab results do. She...
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Slugging Explained By A Dermatologist. The Skincare Trend Most People Get Wrong
📲 Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal TikTok and Instagram may have made Slugging famous, but dermatologists have relied on this technique for decades. In this episode, board...
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Surprising New Ways to Use Botox | Treatment Areas Dermatologists Love
📲 Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal Botox is one of the most misunderstood tools in aesthetics. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down what Botox really is, how it...
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Tretinoin, Peels & Lasers: Skin Cancer Prevention You Did Not Expect with Dr. Dara Spearman
📲 Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal If you use Tretinoin, get chemical peels, or are planning on a laser treatment, you are already doing skin cancer prevention. In this episode...
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Do Radio Frequency Treatments Really Work To Tighten Skin?
📲 Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal Radio frequency treatments are everywhere. Med spas, dermatology offices, social feeds. But do they work and are they worth your money? In…
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How to Fix Lip Lines | What Really Works and What Doesn’t
Lip lines. Barcode lines. Smoker’s lines. They frustrate patients more than almost any other wrinkle because they can age the face fast and they are not simple to fix. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down why upper lip lines form, why they are harder to treat than…
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Low Testosterone in Women. SIGNS NOT TO MISS (Skin, Hair, Nails)
Testosterone is known as THE male hormone, yet women carry more of it than estrogen across their lifespan. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down why testosterone matters for women and how imbalances show up in skin, hair, and nails. You learn the visible signs of low and high...
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This Is Exactly Where I Get My Injections and Why | Botox & Filler Placement
Injectables can feel intimidating for many people. This episode of The Skin Real removes the fear. Dr. Mary Alice Mina walks you through the exact injectables she uses on her own face and why. You hear how her approach shifted in midlife and perimenopause. You learn how she thinks about balance,...
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Female Hair Loss Explained. Why You Are Shedding and What Works
📲 Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal Hair loss in women feels frightening and personal. You see it in the shower. On your pillow. In the mirror. In this episode of The Skin Real,...
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The 2026 Retinoid Playbook: Acne, Aging, and How to Avoid Irritation
Retinoids confuse a lot of people. This episode removes the guesswork. Dr. Mary Alice Mina breaks down every form of retinoid in clear terms. You learn the difference between retinol, retinaldehyde, Adapalene, Tretinoin, Tazarotene, and oral isotretinoin. She explains who should start slow, who...
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Sagging Jowls Explained. What Works and What Fails
Sagging jowls tend to sneak up on you. One day your jawline feels sharp and familiar. Then slowly, definition softens and the lower face starts to feel heavier. In this episode, Dr. Mina breaks down what is really happening when jowls form. She explains how bone changes, fat pad movement, muscle...
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How Your Gut Health Shapes Your Skin and Hormones
There comes a point when you start to notice patterns. Your skin flares after certain meals, bloating lingers through the week, and your body feels a little more reactive than it used to. Especially in midlife, it is easy to wonder: Is it hormones, stress, aging, or something deeper happening in...
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Mammograms Explained. Myths, Safety, And Early Detection
If you’ve ever delayed scheduling your mammogram because of fear, discomfort, or sheer overwhelm, you’re not alone. Many midlife women quietly carry anxiety about breast health, balancing busy lives while putting their own care on the back burner. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice...
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Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: What to Use, What to Avoid, and How to Care for Your Skin
Shop your personalized skincare here. If your skin suddenly feels unpredictable during pregnancy, it is not your imagination and it is not your fault. Hormones shift rapidly, collagen stretches, pigment deepens, and routines that once worked may no longer feel effective. In this episode, Dr. Mina...
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Liposuction in Midlife: What Really Works for Body Contouring and Confidence
In this week's episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina welcomes Dr. Kandace Kichler to talk about what liposuction actually is today. Together they explore why this procedure, once considered aggressive and intimidating, has become a favorite for targeted contouring, especially in midlife. From safety and...
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Topical Estrogen for Your Skin: What Every Midlife Woman Should Know
There comes a point in midlife when you look in the mirror and realize your skin feels different. Maybe it is suddenly drier, more reactive, or simply not bouncing back the way it used to! In this episode, Dr. Mina explains the powerful role estrogen plays in collagen, hydration, elasticity, and...
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The New Buzz in Skincare: Are Adaptogens Right for You?
Shop your personalized skincare here: In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mina sits down with returning guest and dermatologist Dr. Jacqueline Watchmaker to explore one of the most talked-about emerging categories in skincare: topical adaptogens. Together they dive into: What adaptogens…
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Pre-Aging 101: Protecting Your Skin Before You See the Signs
Grab the R.E.A.L. Skin Method ebook for 50% off. Use Code REAL50 Think you’re too young to worry about aging and fine lines? I hear this all the time, but here’s the truth: skin aging starts earlier than most people think. In this episode of The Skin Real Podcast, I’m sharing key takeaways from…
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Pre-Aging Explained: How to Protect Your Skin Before It’s Too Late
You know that moment when you start noticing subtle changes in your skin and wonder if it’s too early (or too late) to start 'anti-aging'? This episode of The Skin Real invites you to rethink that narrative. Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with Barbara Green to unpack the science and soul of...
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Why Your Skin Looks Older Than You Feel (and How to Fix It)
Shop Dr. Mina's Skincare Favorites Here. You’re committed to your skincare routine: the serums, the SPF, even the collagen in your coffee. So why does your skin still look tired? In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina dives into one of the most underrated reasons our skin changes…
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The Truth About Inflammaging: How to Stop Daily Habits from Aging Your Skin
Grab the R.E.A.L. Skin Method ebook for 50% off. Use Code REAL50 You’ve done all the ‘right’ things: invested in quality skincare, followed the routines, even cleaned up your diet, yet your skin still doesn’t look as vibrant as it used to. What if the culprit isn’t just age, but inflammaging? In...
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Why Success Isn’t the Cure for Midlife Burnout
Grab the R.E.A.L. Skin Method ebook for 50% off. Use Code REAL50 There’s a moment many women in midlife recognize, when the reflection in the mirror feels slightly unfamiliar, when the pace of life feels impossible, and when joy feels like something that belongs to another version of you! Between...
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Midlife, Menopause, and the Skin No One Talks About (But Should)
Sign up for the FREE webinar here. Shop Dr. Mina's Fall Skincare Favorites Here If you’ve ever stood in the drugstore aisle wondering if “feminine hygiene” products actually help or secretly feeling something must be wrong with you if things don’t feel fresh enough, you’re not alone. In this…
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Postpartum to Perimenopause: The Truth About the Skin No One Talks About
Sign up for my FREE webinar here. Shop my skincare favorites here. You care for your face, your body, your mind, but when was the last time you cared for the skin down there? In this candid episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with urogynecologist Dr. Nabila Noor to talk about...
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The Real Story Behind Skincare Misinformation (and How to Protect Your Skin)
Grab the R.E.A.L. Skin Method ebook for 50% off. Use Code REAL50 Are you tired of scrolling past “miracle” before-and-after photos that seem too good to be true, only to feel disappointed when your skin doesn’t magically transform overnight? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina...
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Your go-to resource for all things skin care, skin health, beauty, cosmetics, and more. Carefully curated by board-certified dermatologists and skin experts. Real Skin Care. Real Experts. Real Simple. This is how dermatologists talk skin!
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