“I always try to emphasize to my patients that most of this skin care stuff is optional—don’t feel like you have to do all of these things to meet whatever standards of beauty are out there. The ultimate goal is only for you to feel comfortable in your own skin,” says triple-board certified dermatologist Mamina Turegano, M.D. In this episode of Clean Beauty School, host & beauty director Alexandra Engler chats with Turegano about her skin care steps, how her mom informs her beauty routine, and finding a balance between mainstream and holistic skin care. Show notes: -Follow Mamina Turegano, M.D., on Instagram & TikTok.  -Research on the gut-skin connection.  -The connection between psoriasis and the Mediterranean diet.  -Read more about topics covered in this episode: Apple cider vinegar, skin microbiome, dry brushing, vitamin D, skin care supplements, SPF, essence, zinc oxide, lactic acid, glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, cica cream, vitamin c, retinol, and eye concerns. -Her viral social media posts: banana peel face mask, onion skin tea, chi machine, and dry brushing. -Products recommended in this episode: Lumiere MD C Me Shine serum, SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum, Vichy LiftActive Vitamin C Brightening Serum, Elta MD Tinted Sunscreen, La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen, Tatcha The Rice Polish, Philosophy Microdelivery Resurfacing Solution, UnderSkin Advanced Retinol Restorer,Augustine Bader The Cream, First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Skin Firming Cream, RoC Retinol Correxion Eye Cream, Dieux Forever Eye Mask, and SkinCeutical Discoloration Defence. Comments: [email protected] Sponsorship inquiries: [email protected]