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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 should go straight to prescription strength, and why skin type matters more than age. The episode walks...

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 pull, collagen loss, genetics, and how daily habits can shape the lower face over time. She walks thro...

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 the gut? Dr. Mina sits down with Dr. Pia Prakash, a board-certified gastroenterologist and passionate e...

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 Mina sits down with Dr. Anjali Malik, a breast imaging and interventional radiologist and passionate a...

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 sits down with integrative dermatologist Dr. Mamina Turegano for an honest, evidence-based conversatio...

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 anesthesia to expectations and recovery, they lay out what’s possible with awake liposuction, and why it...

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 the overall strength of your skin. She walks through what declining estrogen in perimenopause and postm...

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 actually are and why dermatologists use them How they soothe redness, irritation, and “stressed-out” skin Whe...

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 my conversation with Barbara Green, Head of Global Research in Skin Health & Beauty at Kenvue. I div...

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 pre-aging: a proactive, empowering approach to skin longevity that begins in your 20s and 30s. Together, they...

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 in midlife: inflammaging - that low-grade, chronic inflammation that slowly speeds up aging from the ins...

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 this week’s episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with Dr. Orie Achonwa, a physician and wellness expe...

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 shifting hormones, growing kids, aging parents, and endless to-do lists, even the most put-together wo...

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 week’s recap episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina unpacks her empowering conversation with urogynecologist Dr. Nabi...

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 one of the most overlooked parts of women’s wellness: vulvar skin. Together, they unpack the myths, sha...

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 breaks down her top takeaways from her interview with Dr. Rey Hamidi, diving deep into the world of ski...

Visit innerglowvitamins.com and use my code DRMINA for 10% off your order at checkout. Shop My Fall Skincare Favorites Here. There’s no shortage of skincare advice online, but how much of it actually helps your skin? For women in midlife, navigating the flood of “miracle” serums, fear-based marketing, and filtered influencers can feel like a full-time job. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mar...

Shop Dr. Mina's Fall Skincare Favorites Here Grab the R.E.A.L. Skin Method ebook for 50% off. Use Code REAL50 Midlife is full of changes—your skin, your hair, your hormones and with so many supplements on the market, it’s tough to know what really works. In this episode, Dr. Mary Alice Mina recaps her conversation with dermatologist Dr. Glynis Ablon and shares what midlife women actually need to k...

Sign Up For My FREE Webinar Ever walked down the supplement aisle and felt totally overwhelmed? Collagen powders, protein shakes, gummies, hair growth vitamins—where do you even start, and what actually works? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Glynis Ablon to talk through all the ways nutrition and supplements can support our skin, hair, and overall health. She shares her evidence-based approac...

Download my Free Guide 'In My Perimenopause Era' Are you spending hundreds on skincare that's actually worse than what's sitting on drugstore shelves? As a dermatologist, I see it every day: patients wasting money on products that don't work while ignoring effective, affordable options at their local pharmacy. After my conversation with cosmetic industry insider Dr. Patty Farris, I'm finally shari...

Download my Free Guide 'In My Perimenopause Era' Tired of falling for marketing hype and wondering if that $200 serum is actually worth it? This week’s episode will change how you think about everything from drugstore finds to "medical grade" products. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Patti Farris, a board-certified dermatologist who's spent decades in clinical practice, research, and education...

Sign Up For My FREE Webinar Grab the R.E.A.L. Skin Method ebook for 50% off. Use Code REAL50 Is vaginal burning, itching, or pain just “a normal part of aging”? Absolutely not—and you don’t have to suffer in silence. In this recap episode, Dr. Mina revisits her conversation with urologist Dr. Diana Londoño to break down the real changes that happen to vulvar and genital skin during perimenopause a...

Grab the R.E.A.L. Skin Method ebook for 50% off. Use Code REAL50 Shop Dr. Mina's Fall Skincare Favorites Here When was the last time you thought about your vulvar health? If your answer is “never,” you’re not alone. Most women avoid talking or even thinking about this part of their body, but during perimenopause and menopause, changes in vulvar and vaginal health can have a huge impact on your com...

Grab the R.E.A.L. Skin Method ebook for 50% off. Use Code REAL50 Download my Free Guide 'In My Perimenopause Era' Menopause may be natural, but that doesn’t mean you have to just “deal with it.” For too long, women have been told to accept dryness, thinning hair, and skin that feels unrecognizable. I don’t buy that — and neither should you! In this episode, I share why I believe in the “menopause...

Shop Dr. Mina's Fall Skincare Favorites Here What do you do when the face in the mirror doesn’t match how you feel inside? Welcome to the skin shift that happens in midlife — a direct result of hormonal changes, specifically the drop in estrogen that comes with perimenopause and menopause. And while it’s common, it’s not talked about enough. Until now. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Pooja Ra...