Episode Details

In this episode, we are joined by the esteemed dermatologist Dr. Mary Alice Mina to dive into the essential skincare routines for women, especially around menopause. 

With two decades of experience as a dermatologist, Dr. Mina explains how hormonal changes influence skin health, emphasizing the importance of a minimalist skincare routine that emphasises sun protection, and lifestyle choices. Less is best when it come to the complexities in skincare regimes.

You will learn how key ingredients not found on product labels influence the structure and integrity of our skin, head to toe. Specifically resistance training and a healthy diet. Dr. Mina also discusses the benefits of topical estrogen while debunking myths about anti-aging products. Dr. Mina also shares insights on the relationship between gut health and skin, the role of supplements, and the impact of stress on skin appearance.

Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a Harvard-trained dermatologist, international speaker, author, and host of The Skin Real, a podcast ranked in the top 2.5% globally. 
A sought-after speaker, Dr. Mina delivers impactful keynotes and leads workshops and retreats focused on reframing aging, aesthetics, and skin health. Her insights have been featured in major media outlets, including People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Glamour, and Huffington Post. Passionate about empowering others, she combines her expertise with practical advice to inspire audiences to embrace their unique beauty and live confidently in their skin.

Connect 

• Discover more about skin care with Dr. Mina on her podcast and take her quiz 
• She is also on IG, Facebook,  YouTube, and  LinkedIn

Resources

• How Resistance Training Helps To “Rejuvenate” Aging Skin
• Wait…You Can Put Estrogen Cream On Your Face?
• Treatment of skin aging with topical estrogens
• Love the Skin You're In

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Meet the host, Mary, a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Coaching Specialist. Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees.