{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"250. Midlife Confidence: How to Adjust to Skin Changes Without Starting Over \/ Dr. Mary Alice Mina","description":"Midlife skin changes are real \u2014 and often leave women wondering how to adjust what used to work. If your usual skincare routine no longer feels effective, you're not alone. In this episode, Midlife Confidence: How to Adjust to Skin Changes Without Starting Over, Dr. Mary Alice Mina and I talk about how to adapt your skincare habits in midlife without needing to start from scratch.   If you\u2019ve been doing \u201call the right things\u201d but still feel frustrated with dullness, dryness, or a lack of results, you\u2019re not alone. We\u2019re talking about the hormonal shifts, collagen loss, and lifestyle factors that start showing up in your skin in midlife \u2014 and how to respond with science-backed, no-pressure solutions that actually work.   In this episode, you\u2019ll learn:   \u2714\ufe0f Whether collagen powders and creams are worth it   \u2714\ufe0f The products that genuinely make a difference \u2014 and what to skip   \u2714\ufe0f How to streamline your skincare routine without losing results   \u2714\ufe0f How gut health, sleep, and stress show up on your skin   \u2714\ufe0f And how to break free from the \u201chot girl hamster wheel\u201d of unrealistic beauty pressure   We also dive into the power of daily sunscreen, the essential role of moisturizers in midlife, and the truth behind buzzy terms like peptides, exosomes, and microneedling. You\u2019ll hear what\u2019s hype, what\u2019s hopeful, and what\u2019s proven to help.   But this episode goes beyond your face. We explore how your skin reflects your overall health \u2014 and why caring for your body, mindset, and rest is the ultimate glow-up.   If you\u2019re tired of the noise and just want clear answers that meet you where you are \u2014 this one\u2019s for you.   Hit play and let\u2019s spark a smarter, simpler, more empowered approach to your skin \u2014 and to your midlife.   Connect with Dr. Mary Alice Mina   IG:  https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drminaskin   Facebook:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/drminaskin   YouTube:  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@drminaskin   Titktok:  https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@drminaskin   Medium:  https:\/\/medium.com\/@drminaskin   LinkedIn:  https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/drminaskin  Website:  https:\/\/www.theskinreal.com\/   Podbean:  https:\/\/theskinreal.podbean.com\/   Apple:  https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-skin-real\/id1638619358   Free Guide: https:\/\/www.theskinreal.com\/guide   Work with Heike    Grab a copy of my new book,  Pursue Your Spark    Join the  Pursue Your Spark Blueprint Course&amp;nbsp;   ","author_name":"Pursue Your Spark: Midlife Fitness &amp; Mindset for Women Feeling Stuck","author_url":"https:\/\/heikeyates.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39290465\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39290465"}