Ep. 117 Skin Care Without The Hype with Dr. Mina

Dr. Mary Alice Mina, Harvard-trained, double board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, says skincare is whole-body care. What you eat, how you sleep, and how you manage stress show up on your skin as much as any cream. Hydration is important for overall health, but water alone won’t moisturize skin. “Clean beauty” is mostly marketing, and preservatives are necessary to prevent mold and bacteria. Stick with tested brands, be consistent, and avoid hopping from product to product.

Perimenopause brings dryness and collagen loss; sleep and lifestyle matter, and HRT or topical estrogen may help. Red light therapy and exosomes show promise but require consistency and caution. Beware of “instant firming” creams; true laxity often needs surgical solutions. Most importantly, match the tool to the job and choose providers with skill and integrity.

• 03:05 Food, drink, and whole-body care for skin
• 04:05 Hydration myths vs. moisturizers
• 05:05 “Clean beauty” marketing, what matters instead
• 08:05 Why preservatives exist and how to vet brands
• 09:05 Trusted everyday brands and what she uses
• 10:05 Biggest mistakes: inconsistency and product hopping
• 12:05 Product Loyalty; irritation = stop
• 13:05 Real timelines: acne, retinoids, collagen changes
• 14:05 Makeup questions and where derms fit
• 15:05 New preservatives, sensitivity, and reactions
• 17:05 Physical exfoliators and brushes: when to pass
• 18:05 Eczema 101: barrier repair and when to see a derm
• 20:05 Perimenopause skin changes; options to discuss with your doctor
• 23:05 Sleep, stress, habits, and skin repair
• 25:05 Red light therapy: what it can and can’t do at home
• 27:05 Stem cells vs. exosomes, hype vs. early promise
• 31:05 “Instant firming” claims and what’s real
• 32:05 Procedures: results depend on the operator
• 35:05 Strategy: improve complexion first; what peels do
• 36:05 Laxity and when surgery is the answer
• 37:05 How facelifts evolved; natural results
• 39:05 Why Dr. Mina started The Skin Real
• 45:05 Her path from dance to dermatology; acne empathy
• 48:05 Final message: cancel the noise, care from the inside out
• 49:05 Free habits guide and how to follow Dr. Mina

🌿 Connect with Dr. Mina:

• Podcast: https://theskinreal.com/

·        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLggCqJEOBz0NUIcMeJDIaw

·        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drminaskin

·        Free Habits Guide: https://hi.theskinreal.com/habits

✨ Connect with Michele Simms:

• Website: thebeautyinthemess.com
• Instagram: @the.beauty.in.the.mess
• Facebook Group: The Beauty in the Mess Podcast

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