EXPERT-LED SKIN HEALTH
Real skin Starts Here.
- Feeling frustrated with your reflection?
- Dreading Aging?
- Drowning in skincare advice that’s confusing, conflicting, and kinda exhausting?
You’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. This is where skincare starts making sense.
My
STORY
I wasn’t always online. In fact, I was quite happy being a practicing dermatologist seeing patients every day in my clinic.
March 12, 2020 I got the email that would change everything. Schools were closing, my practice was shutting down, and our world was flipping upside down. The pandemic had arrived—and like so many of you, I suddenly found myself home. A small business owner without a business. A doctor without patients.
Oh, and I was also turning 40.
So I did what we all did. I went online. And I started staring at my face (and neck) on Zoom happy hours and conference calls 24/7. What was going on I thought? I’d never seen my jawline from this vantage point. I’d never spent so much time staring at myself. I’d never noticed myself aging, until now!
In my quest to understand midlife and why my neck was so gosh darn crepey, I went down the rabbit hole of online personal beauty and wellness. And here’s what I found: an internet full of beauty influencers, viral trends, and a whole lot of skincare non-sense. But what was missing? Real, evidence-based skin education from true skin experts. No filters. No fluff. No hype. So I decided to change that. I created The Skin Real to share expert, science-backed skincare guidance—and help more women feel good in their skin, again.
I’m here to de-influence, educate, and elevate women so that you can look in the mirror again and say ‘hello gorgeous!’ And as for my neck, it’s on a strict regimen of sunscreen, tretinoin and biostimulants…and I have to say, doing better! Because feeling amazing in your skin? It’s not vanity. It’s about Confidence. Identity. Wholeness. It’s about embracing every season of your life—fully, joyfully, and unapologetically. And the best part? You don’t have to do it alone.
Real Skincare.
Your skin is a window to your inner health. Taking care of your body holistically is the ultimate skin flex!
Real Expertise.
The beauty and skin-fluencer space is noisy and crowded. But you don’t have to listen. Follow true skin experts to maximize your skin glow up!
Real Simple.
The number one mistake I see people make with their skin is overcomplicating their skincare routine. Quality over quantity, and consistency win out every time!
WHAT MATTERS
MOST
Real Skin Talk
You deserve straight-up, science-backed info—no fluff, no filters, no 12-step gimmicks. I break down the what and why behind common skin concerns, ingredients and routines. So, you know what to do, what actually works—and what to ignore.
Your skin story
Healthy skin doesn’t start at the surface. It starts with your body—your sleep, stress, hormones, diet, and movement. Real skin care means tuning into the whole you, not just slapping on another serum.
Building your skin confidence
What if you stopped picking yourself apart and fearing aging? What if you took a bold, proactive approach instead? Focusing on prevention, regeneration, and mindset—is one of the most powerful things you can do for your skin, and your life.
Bring The Skin Real to your next event
Dr. Mary Alice Mina is a Harvard-trained, double-board-certified dermatologist and founder of The Skin Real. She takes complex science and turns it into clear, actionable advice your audience can use right away.
Her talks work for conferences, corporate wellness days, podcasts or retreats. Attendees leave with fresh confidence, practical steps and a real plan for healthier skin.
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words
My experience with Dr. Mina was really great.
I was super nervous before the surgery, but the nurses and Dr. Mina made me comfortable and it was a great experience. Dr. Mina even made the extra effort to call and check on me the evening of the surgery which was super thoughtful. Thank you.
Maya Aravapalli
Dr. Mina is brilliant and caring.
Her staff is well trained. The offices are clean and updated. I highly recommend her for any procedure you need one.
Vivian Baldwin
The staff was very friendly.
Easy check in process. The medical assistant explain over the details of the procedure as well as after care instructions. Doctor Mina was excellent. She also explained the procedure and made you feel calm and relax. I definitely recommend.
Andrea Baird
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