At The Skin Real Serenbe, Harvard-trained, double board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon Mary Alice Mina, MD, is on a mission to help women step off what she calls the “hot-girl hamster wheel.”

Her decision to launch The Skin Real in the wellness-forward haven of Serenbe felt like a full-circle awakening. After years in the insurance-based medical practice she loves—Baucom & Mina Derm Surgery—she was ready to build a space with deeper intention and far greater impact. Her signature approach views skin through a truly holistic lens, allowing her uniquely attuned eye to stand out in a crowded field.

“We have spent way too long looking at skincare from the outside in: what products to apply, what procedures to do,” says Dr. Mina. “But really, skin care starts within. Our skin doesn’t just react, it reflects our inner health and you can’t out-serum chronic stress, poor sleep, or a nutrient-deficient diet. That’s why at The Skin Real Serenbe, we integrate these lifestyle factors into every consultation.

Whether you’re dealing with acne, aging, or inflammation, what you eat, how you sleep, and how you manage stress all show up on your skin.” Here, skincare transcends serums and lasers—it’s a full-body philosophy.

And when it comes to balancing medical dermatology with aesthetics, Dr. Mina sees zero divide; to her, the two are beautifully intertwined. The true glow-up, she insists, comes not from chasing trends but from a streamlined, science-backed routine crafted for you—not the algorithm.

Looking ahead, her vision is bold: “Healthcare has failed patients. I want to redefine what modern dermatology looks like—care that’s intentional, unrushed, and deeply effective. I want to create a new way to access expert level dermatology care with impactful results.”

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