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 sunscree...
13 Jun 28min
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)...
6 Jun 18min
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...
30 Mai 17min
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 interchangea...
23 Mai 25min
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 man...
16 Mai 18min
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 thro...
9 Mai 23min
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 s...
2 Mai 23min
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 s...
25 Apr 28min
