Fall skincare routine from a dermatologist: if your skin is dry, flaky, breaking out or flaring as the weather gets colder, here are the three real reasons your skin barrier is struggling and exactly how I fix it before winter.
In this video, I explain why indoor heat damages your skin barrier and makes eczema, psoriasis and rosacea flare. I show how I layer a humectant like hyaluronic acid, glycerin or urea with a ceramide moisturizer on damp skin, and why a humidifier is one of the most underrated tools for dry skin. I also explain when your vitamin C serum or retinoid becomes too irritating in cold weather, how to switch from L-ascorbic acid to a gentler THD ascorbate vitamin C, and how to lower your tretinoin strength or frequency without stopping it.
I also cover how diet, fiber and gut health show up in your skin, whether drinking water actually hydrates your skin, and the fall routine changes I recommend to my patients: a gentle non-foaming cleanser, a gentler retinoid, and daily sunscreen even in fall and winter. Plus, I share the products I'm loving right now, including urea moisturizers, a THD ascorbate vitamin C for sensitive skin and the new UVA sunscreen filter bemotrizinol (BEMT).
🔗 Shop Elm Biosciences A30 Elemental Series and get 15% off using my link: https://elmbiosciences.com/collections/shop-all?utm_campaign=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiNjExNjkxOTZkZmRlZDc5MzlhNTRlNTViODU3NGUyZGUiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIzNTkwNCIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyNzgzMDgxIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjI3OTIzMzEiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3D&utm_source=replika&utm_medium=replika&replika_key=61169196dfded7939a54e55b8574e2de&replika_param=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiNjExNjkxOTZkZmRlZDc5MzlhNTRlNTViODU3NGUyZGUiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIzNTkwNCIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyNzgzMDgxIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjI3OTIzMzEiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3D#
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🔗 Fall is the perfect time to check in on your skin before winter hits. Scan your skin for free with my Skin Analysis app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com
In this episode:
0:00 — Why your skin is flaring this fall
0:22 — Welcome to The Skin Real
1:28 — The 3 reasons skin acts up when seasons change
1:42 — Reason 1: Indoor heat is the real villain
2:52 — How to layer a humectant and moisturizer
3:53 — Reason 2: Humidity swings and the humidifier fix
5:45 — When to scale back vitamin C and retinoids
7:24 — Reason 3: The gut-skin axis
10:09 — Does drinking water hydrate your skin?
10:43 — Fall routine step 1: Switch your cleanser
11:32 — Adjusting your antioxidant and retinoid
12:33 — Why you still need sunscreen in fall
13:40 — Fall products I'm loving
15:24 — My personal retinoid plan for winter
16:05 — Final thoughts
📱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
🛍️ Shop My recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin
🔗 Scan your skin with my AI app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com/
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.
#FallSkincare #SkinBarrier #DrySkin #DermatologistTips #TheSkinReal #WinterSkincare #SkincareRoutine
In this video, I explain why indoor heat damages your skin barrier and makes eczema, psoriasis and rosacea flare. I show how I layer a humectant like hyaluronic acid, glycerin or urea with a ceramide moisturizer on damp skin, and why a humidifier is one of the most underrated tools for dry skin. I also explain when your vitamin C serum or retinoid becomes too irritating in cold weather, how to switch from L-ascorbic acid to a gentler THD ascorbate vitamin C, and how to lower your tretinoin strength or frequency without stopping it.
I also cover how diet, fiber and gut health show up in your skin, whether drinking water actually hydrates your skin, and the fall routine changes I recommend to my patients: a gentle non-foaming cleanser, a gentler retinoid, and daily sunscreen even in fall and winter. Plus, I share the products I'm loving right now, including urea moisturizers, a THD ascorbate vitamin C for sensitive skin and the new UVA sunscreen filter bemotrizinol (BEMT).
🔗 Shop Elm Biosciences A30 Elemental Series and get 15% off using my link: https://elmbiosciences.com/collections/shop-all?utm_campaign=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiNjExNjkxOTZkZmRlZDc5MzlhNTRlNTViODU3NGUyZGUiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIzNTkwNCIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyNzgzMDgxIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjI3OTIzMzEiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3D&utm_source=replika&utm_medium=replika&replika_key=61169196dfded7939a54e55b8574e2de&replika_param=eyJtZXJjaGlkIjoiNjExNjkxOTZkZmRlZDc5MzlhNTRlNTViODU3NGUyZGUiLCJ1c2VyaWQiOiIzNTkwNCIsImJvYXJkaWQiOiIyNzgzMDgxIiwidHJhY2tpZCI6IjI3OTIzMzEiLCJpc3Nob3B1cmwiOiJ0cnVlIn0%3D#
Or use the QR code in the video.
🔗 Fall is the perfect time to check in on your skin before winter hits. Scan your skin for free with my Skin Analysis app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com
In this episode:
0:00 — Why your skin is flaring this fall
0:22 — Welcome to The Skin Real
1:28 — The 3 reasons skin acts up when seasons change
1:42 — Reason 1: Indoor heat is the real villain
2:52 — How to layer a humectant and moisturizer
3:53 — Reason 2: Humidity swings and the humidifier fix
5:45 — When to scale back vitamin C and retinoids
7:24 — Reason 3: The gut-skin axis
10:09 — Does drinking water hydrate your skin?
10:43 — Fall routine step 1: Switch your cleanser
11:32 — Adjusting your antioxidant and retinoid
12:33 — Why you still need sunscreen in fall
13:40 — Fall products I'm loving
15:24 — My personal retinoid plan for winter
16:05 — Final thoughts
📱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
🛍️ Shop My recommended skincare on Aire Health: https://www.airehealth.com/skinstore/drminaskin
🔗 Scan your skin with my AI app: https://realskin.theskinreal.com/
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.
#FallSkincare #SkinBarrier #DrySkin #DermatologistTips #TheSkinReal #WinterSkincare #SkincareRoutine