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 makes sense for post-menopausal skin, which ingredients actually have evidence behind them, and which in-office treatments are worth the money. She walks through why a routine built for oily 20-something skin works against you later, then breaks down a simple AM routine (gentle cleanse, antioxidant/vitamin C serum, moisturizer, sunscreen) and PM routine (cleanse, retinol/retinoid as the cornerstone anti-aging ingredient, moisturizer), plus how to exfoliate without damaging the skin barrier. She then ranks in-office options — red light therapy, IPL, microneedling, neurotoxins, resurfacing lasers, chemical peels, and skin-tightening devices — explaining who each is right for and when surgery becomes the better conversation. The message throughout: it doesn't need to be complicated or expensive, just consistent and matched to where your skin actually is.
In this episode:
00:00 — The Treatment That Boosts Collagen 400%
00:35 — Welcome to The Skin Real
01:20 — Disclaimer & Finding a Board-Certified Dermatologist
02:00 — Recap of Part 1 & What's Coming Today
03:15 — Why Your 20s Routine Doesn't Work Anymore
04:45 — Morning Routine: Cleansing for Post-Menopausal Skin
06:15 — Morning Routine: Antioxidant & Vitamin C Serums
09:30 — Morning Routine: Moisturizer & Hyaluronic Acid
12:00 — Why Sunscreen Is Non-Negotiable
13:15 — Evening Routine: Cleansing & Double Cleansing
15:30 — Evening Routine: Retinol vs. Retinoid — The Cornerstone Ingredient
19:00 — Alternatives: Bakuchiol, Peptides & Adapalene
21:30 — Sealing In Moisture After Retinol
22:15 — How (and How Often) to Exfoliate
25:00 — In-Office Treatments: Where to Invest
26:00 — Red Light Therapy
27:15 — IPL for Redness & Discoloration
28:45 — Microneedling: The 400% Collagen Boost
31:00 — Neurotoxins: Botox, Dysport & Where to Treat First
33:00 — Resurfacing Lasers, Chemical Peels & Tightening Devices
34:30 — When Surgery Makes More Sense
35:00 — Recap & Final Thoughts
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