Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchExosomes Explained: Hype, Science, and What to Avoid
Episode 286
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 f…
2 months, 1 week ago
You Lose 30% of Skin Collagen in Menopause (Here’s Why & How to Get It Back) | Part 2
Episode 285
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…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
You're Losing 30% of Your Collagen — Here's When It Starts And What To Do About It
Episode 284
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 dermato…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Vulvar Skin 101: What Every Woman Needs to Know
Episode 283
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 …
3 months ago
Salmon Sperm Skincare: Does PDRN Actually Work or Is It Just Hype?
Episode 282
Salmon sperm in your skincare? It sounds wild, but PDRN (polydeoxyribonucleotide) is everywhere right now — on your For You page, in Korean skincare…
3 months ago
Fungal Acne Explained: Why Nothing You're Using Is Working
Episode 281
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 br…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Best Sunscreens for Summer 2026, According to a Dermatologist
Episode 280
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…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Your Skin Is Aging Faster Because You're Not Eating Enough Protein
Episode 279
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 M…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Does Topical Estrogen Make Melasma Worse? Here's the Truth
Episode 278
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 cut…
4 months ago
Sculptra vs Radiesse: Which One Is Actually Right for Your Face?
Episode 277
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 Ra…
4 months, 1 week ago