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The Skin Real

The Skin Real

Hosted by: Dr. Mary Alice Mina

Your go-to resource for all things skin care, skin health, beauty, cosmetics, and more. Carefully curated by board-certified dermatologists and skin experts. Real Skin Care. Real Experts. Real Simple.This is how...

Episodes

Dark Under Eyes...Oh My!

Episode #79

As a dermatologist, one of the questions I'm frequently asked revolves around treating dark circles under the eyes. When it comes to tackling those pesky under-eye dark circles, it's all about understanding what's...
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Is Ozempic Face a real thing?

Episode #78

Who hasn't felt bombarded by the relentless marketing of the latest wonder drug for weight loss? It's like every time you scroll through your social media, there's another jaw-dropping transformation from a celebrity...
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The Sunshine Vitamin- all about Vitamin D

Episode #77

As a dermatologist, I am always advising people to wear sunscreen and protect themselves from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. And then I usually hear people say, "but what about Vitamin D?" Vitamin D...
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What your style says about your skin!

Episode #76

Did you know that your style could actually communicate a lot about your perception of your skin and beauty? I recently had a conversation with stylist Jessica Papineau, who shared that many women struggle to...
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Are exosomes the new frontier in pro-aging?

Episode #75

Are you fascinated by the incredible world of regenerative medicine? If so, you've probably come across the buzz about exosomes! These tiny extracellular vesicles, secreted by various cells in the body, play an...
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If your goal for 2024 is healthy skin you must do this!

Episode #74

Hold on, can you believe another year has slipped away already? It's January 1st, 2024! For many, the start of a new year means creating New Year’s resolutions (nearly 40% of Americans actually do this). The problem...
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’More Than A Pretty Face’ replay with Dr. Azi

Episode #73

This week, I'm excited to share a recap of my guest appearance on the 'More Than A Pretty Face' podcast with Dr. Azi. It was such a pleasure being interviewed by Dr. Azi, a fellow dermatologist based in La Jolla, CA....
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Holiday Skincare

Episode #72

Can you believe it's the end of the year already? I don't know about you, but the holidays are such a magical and busy time for me and my family! With festive parties, work functions, gift exchanges, and the end of...
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Skincare in your 30s with Dr. Brooke Corbett

Episode #71

For anyone out there in their thirties or beyond, you know what I'm talking about when I say things start to change in this decade! Balancing work and home becomes more challenging, more stressful, and often, healthy...
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All About Eyes with Dr. Sarah Avila

Episode #70

Are our eyes really the window to our souls? Well, if that's the case, then you'll definitely want to join in and discover how to keep your eyes shining bright like a diamond! The skin on our eyelids is very thin, and...
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Is Sunscreen Safe with Dr. Mamina

Episode #69

No, your sunscreen is not causing cancer! In fact, it's well-established and backed by extensive research that sunscreen serves as a protective shield against the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun. Don't miss...
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A new skin tightening device- all about ELLACOR

Episode #68

The aesthetic community is abuzz with excitement about an innovative technology that tightens skin and improves skin laxity, all without the need for surgery! Does it seem too good to be true? Micro-coring, as the...
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