# You Lose 30% of Skin Collagen in Menopause (Here’s Why & How to Get It Back) | Part 2

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Podcast: [The Skin Real ®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569)
Published: 2026-07-18T12:35:37+00:00
Episode link: https://theskinreal.podbean.com/e/you-lose-30-of-skin-collagen-in-menopause-here-s-why-how-to-get-it-back-part-2/
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## Resource

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 Real01:20 — Disclaimer & Finding a Board-Certified Dermatologist02:00 — Recap of Part 1 & What's Coming Today03:15 — Why Your 20s Routine Doesn't Work Anymore04:45 — Morning Routine: Cleansing for Post-Menopausal Skin06:15 — Morning Routine: Antioxidant & Vitamin C Serums09:30 — Morning Routine: Moisturizer & Hyaluronic Acid12:00 — Why Sunscreen Is Non-Negotiable13:15 — Evening Routine: Cleansing & Double Cleansing15:30 — Evening Routine: Retinol vs. Retinoid — The Cornerstone Ingredient19:00 — Alternatives: Bakuchiol, Peptides & Adapalene21:30 — Sealing In Moisture After Retinol22:15 — How (and How Often) to Exfoliate25:00 — In-Office Treatments: Where to Inve…

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