In Part 2 of this two-part series, I give you the practical playbook: the morning and evening skincare routine that actually makes sense for post-menopausal skin, the ingredients with real evidence behind them, and the in-office treatments worth your time and money — including one that studies show can boost collagen by up to 400%.
I break down why a routine built for your 20s works against you now, and walk through a simple AM routine (cleanse, antioxidant/vitamin C serum, moisturizer, sunscreen) and PM routine (cleanse, retinol or retinoid, moisturizer) — plus how to exfoliate without wrecking your skin barrier. Then I rank the in-office options: red light therapy, IPL, microneedling, neurotoxins like Botox, resurfacing lasers, chemical peels, tightening devices, and when surgery actually makes more sense than devices.
If you haven't watched Part 1 yet, start there — it covers the biology of collagen loss and why nutrition matters so much in this transition.
In this episode:
00:00 — The Treatment That Boosts Collagen 400%
00:35 — Welcome Back!
01:45 — Recap of Part 1
03:00 — Why Your 20s Routine Doesn't Work Anymore
04:30 — Morning Routine: Cleansing for Post-Menopausal Skin
06:00 — Morning Routine: Antioxidant & Vitamin C Serums
09:15 — Morning Routine: Moisturizer & Hyaluronic Acid
11:45 — Why Sunscreen Is Non-Negotiable
13:00 — Evening Routine: Cleansing & Double Cleansing
15:15 — Evening Routine: Retinol vs. Retinoid — The Cornerstone Ingredient
18:45 — Alternatives: Bakuchiol, Peptides & Adapalene
21:15 — Sealing In Moisture After Retinol
22:00 — How (and How Often) to Exfoliate
24:45 — In-Office Treatments: Where to Invest
25:45 — Red Light Therapy
27:00 — IPL for Redness & Discoloration
28:30 — Microneedling: The 400% Collagen Boost
30:45 — Neurotoxins: Botox, Dysport & Where to Treat First
32:45 — Resurfacing Lasers, Chemical Peels & Tightening Devices
33:15 — When Surgery Makes More Sense
33:40 — Recap & Final Thoughts.
🔗 Join the 5-Day Perimenopause Challenge: https://hi.theskinreal.com/5-day-perimenopause-challenge
📱Download The Skin Real app!
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US
📩 Find a board-certified dermatologist near you: https://www.aad.org
🛍️ Shop Dr. Mina's recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin
🔗 Scan your skin with my AI app: https://realskin.lovable.app
🔔 Follow for weekly evidence-based skin advice from a dermatologist you can actually trust.
Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#PerimenopauseSkincare #MenopauseSkin #Microneedling #RetinolRoutine #SkinTightening #DermatologistApproved
I break down why a routine built for your 20s works against you now, and walk through a simple AM routine (cleanse, antioxidant/vitamin C serum, moisturizer, sunscreen) and PM routine (cleanse, retinol or retinoid, moisturizer) — plus how to exfoliate without wrecking your skin barrier. Then I rank the in-office options: red light therapy, IPL, microneedling, neurotoxins like Botox, resurfacing lasers, chemical peels, tightening devices, and when surgery actually makes more sense than devices.
If you haven't watched Part 1 yet, start there — it covers the biology of collagen loss and why nutrition matters so much in this transition.
In this episode:
00:00 — The Treatment That Boosts Collagen 400%
00:35 — Welcome Back!
01:45 — Recap of Part 1
03:00 — Why Your 20s Routine Doesn't Work Anymore
04:30 — Morning Routine: Cleansing for Post-Menopausal Skin
06:00 — Morning Routine: Antioxidant & Vitamin C Serums
09:15 — Morning Routine: Moisturizer & Hyaluronic Acid
11:45 — Why Sunscreen Is Non-Negotiable
13:00 — Evening Routine: Cleansing & Double Cleansing
15:15 — Evening Routine: Retinol vs. Retinoid — The Cornerstone Ingredient
18:45 — Alternatives: Bakuchiol, Peptides & Adapalene
21:15 — Sealing In Moisture After Retinol
22:00 — How (and How Often) to Exfoliate
24:45 — In-Office Treatments: Where to Invest
25:45 — Red Light Therapy
27:00 — IPL for Redness & Discoloration
28:30 — Microneedling: The 400% Collagen Boost
30:45 — Neurotoxins: Botox, Dysport & Where to Treat First
32:45 — Resurfacing Lasers, Chemical Peels & Tightening Devices
33:15 — When Surgery Makes More Sense
33:40 — Recap & Final Thoughts.
🔗 Join the 5-Day Perimenopause Challenge: https://hi.theskinreal.com/5-day-perimenopause-challenge
📱Download The Skin Real app!
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-skin-real/id6748411628
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vyten.theskinreal&hl=en_US
📩 Find a board-certified dermatologist near you: https://www.aad.org
🛍️ Shop Dr. Mina's recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin
🔗 Scan your skin with my AI app: https://realskin.lovable.app
🔔 Follow for weekly evidence-based skin advice from a dermatologist you can actually trust.
Dr. Mina is a board-certified dermatologist on a mission to cut through the noise and help women feel amazing in their skin again. After decades in clinic, she has taken her expertise online to offer trusted, no-fluff education and skin strategies that actually work. No filters. No fear tactics. Just science, simplicity, and a little fun!
Follow Dr. Mina here:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/drminaskin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drminaskin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drminaskin
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drminaskin/
Visit The Skin Real Serenbe: https://theskinrealserenbe.com/
Thanks for tuning in. And remember, real skin care is real simple when you know who to trust.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
#PerimenopauseSkincare #MenopauseSkin #Microneedling #RetinolRoutine #SkinTightening #DermatologistApproved