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Hi everyone, my name is Dr. Joyce Park and I am a dermatologist, content creator, and founder of Skin Refinery, a virtual dermatology clinic.

Find me on YouTube, Tiktok, Pinterest, and Instagram I'm born and raised in sunny California where I did my undergrad and medical school training at Stanford. In the middle of med school I took a leap of faith and spent one year exploring journalism, working at NBC News in NYC to create medical pieces for Nightly News and The Today Show. My adventure in social media started back then as a blog, and through the years, my interest in content creation grew to include platforms such as Instagram TikTok and YouTube. Think of me as your friendly neighborhood doc that you can ask anything to, even questions you don't want to ask your real life physician. Hope you find this helpful!

01/23/2026

Day 17 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks 👀
Derm habits that cost nothing and still make a real difference ✨

Hands off your face 🙅🏻‍♀️
Picking, squeezing, or resting your chin on your hands drives inflammation and breakouts more than most people realize.

Change your pillowcase often 🛏️
Oil, bacteria, and hair products build up fast and undo even the best skincare.

Brush your teeth before washing your face 🪥
Toothpaste residue and saliva can irritate the skin around the mouth and trigger breakouts there.

Turn the shower temperature down 🚿
Hot water strips your skin barrier and worsens dryness, eczema, and irritation.

Stick to a routine that works 🔁
Consistency will always beat switching products every time something trends.

None of this costs money.
All of it changes outcomes.

I’m excited to be on this glow-up journey with you 🤍
Drop your questions below and tell me which habit you’re working on first 👇

01/22/2026

Day 16 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks 👀
Things I tell my patients every single day… and somehow still surprise people 😶‍🌫️

Change your pillowcase 🛏️
Oil, bacteria, and hair products build up fast and sit right against acne-prone skin.

Use a separate towel just for your face 🧼
Body towels hold onto bacteria and residue that can trigger breakouts and irritation.

Do not stop acne maintenance when your skin clears 🔁
Acne is often chronic. Stopping treatment is one of the biggest reasons it comes back.

Clean your phone regularly 📱
Your phone touches your face constantly and transfers oil, bacteria, and makeup residue.

💌 Want my free glow-up guide? Comment “glow26” and I’ll DM it to you.
What shocked you the most? 👇

01/21/2026

30 Days of Derm Hacks Day 15 ✨Hair Loss Edition.

💧 Minoxidil works best at 5%. The “men’s” version is the same active ingredient, just stronger and more cost-effective than 2%. Safe and effective for all genders. Avoid during pregnancy and keep away from pets.

👀 Overplucked brows from the early 2000s aren’t permanent. Minoxidil on a spoolie can help regrow sparse areas with consistent use.

⚡️ Want to boost regrowth? Pair minoxidil with a topical retinoid. A thin layer of tretinoin a few nights a week may improve results. Start slow.

❄️ Nizoral is an underrated hair loss helper. When inflammation or yeast plays a role, it can support regrowth when combined with other treatments.

Hair loss is multifactorial. Treatment works best when you stack the right tools.

01/20/2026

30 Days of Derm Hacks Day 14 ✨
Quick skin truths that save you from overdoing it.

🌞 Dark spots hanging on? Try a tinted SPF. Iron oxides help protect against visible light that regular sunscreen misses.

🧼 Your cleanser should change with the seasons. What worked in winter can be too heavy once summer hits.

🔥 If everything suddenly stings, stop exfoliating. Give your skin a full two weeks to calm down before adding anything back.

🔍 Step away from the magnifying mirror. The picking is not helping, I promise.

💧 Acne-prone skin still needs moisturizer. A damaged barrier keeps redness and breakouts around longer.

01/19/2026

30 Days of Derm Hacks Day 13 ✨
Unsexy products I can’t live without.

✨ is a body care staple. Lactic acid smooths rough texture, KP, and strawberry legs, and I also use it on the neck, elbows, and knees.

🧴 does more than dandruff. It targets yeast, which makes it helpful for seb derm, “fungal acne,” and stubborn bumps around the hairline, neck, chest, and back.

✨ Retinol Stick makes retinol easy to use consistently on the face, neck, and hands, especially if you’re sensitive or just starting out.

👑 Gel is still the drugstore retinoid standard for unclogging pores and preventing breakouts over time.

💌 Want my free glow-up guide? Comment “glow26” and I’ll DM it to you.

01/18/2026

DYING at this trend because 2016 were some incredible times.

I had just moved to NYC with to start my dermatology residency at NYU and we were exploring the city living that carefree kid free life

Took so many weekend trips for weddings back in California, long weekends in Paris, drinks then clubbing then pizza 🍕 at 4 am in lower east side, trips to see med school besties, college besties, and finding a whole new NYC friend group (one of whom I’m in Korea with right now as I write this!)

Those were the times. Life looks different now, less spontaneous, more diapers, but looking back I’m just grateful for all the experiences and the fact that all these people are still in my lives 🥰

Also consider this your warning for the jumpscare in the last frame … think that prediction was right?! 💀

01/16/2026

Day 12 of my 30 Days of Derm Hacks ✨
Beauty sleep hacks, because your skin is working the night shift while you sleep.

🌙 At night, cell turnover and water loss increase. This is when barrier repair actually happens, so what you do before bed matters.

🧴 Slugging isn’t just for your face. Hands and feet lose moisture overnight, so use a thick moisturizer or petrolatum and add socks or gloves to trap hydration.

💅 Nail slugging is underrated. A little petrolatum on nails and cuticles before bed helps reduce peeling and supports stronger nails over time.

🛏️ Your sleep setup matters too. Silk pillowcases reduce friction, and a humidifier can help limit overnight moisture loss if you wake up dry.

Overnight hacks aren’t about doing more. They’re about letting your skin repair itself.

01/15/2026

Day 11 of derm hacks to get you the best skin and hair of your life ✨
Hot girl hacks I refuse to gatekeep 🙅‍♀️
✨ Retinol isn’t just for your face. Hands, arms, and neck age fast because the skin is thinner and sees a ton of sun. Nighttime retinol here makes a real difference.
🪒 Shaving irritation? Shave in the direction of hair growth and use a gentle chemical exfoliant beforehand. And no, shaving does not change how your hair grows. Blunt ends just feel thicker. The biology stays the same.
🧼 Hibiclens is not an everyday body wash. But it can help for pits or the groin if you’re dealing with recurrent boils or stubborn folliculitis.
💦 Hypochlorous acid sprays are a post-gym skincare hero. Breakout-prone or sweaty? Spray it on before bacteria has a chance to cause trouble.
🍓 Strawberry skin on arms or legs? Glycolic or lactic acid plus a urea cream is the combo. Smooth skin season unlocked.💌 Want my free glow-up guide? Comment “glow26” and I’ll DM it to you.⁠

01/14/2026

30 Days of Derm Hacks Day 10 ✨
Want long, strong, healthy hair? Start here.
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✨ Dandruff shampoo isn’t just for flakes. It targets yeast overgrowth, itch, and scalp inflammation. Pro tip: rotate your dandruff shampoos. Zinc pyrithione, ketoconazole, and selenium sulfide all work differently.
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💨 Go to bed with a dry scalp. Sleeping with wet hair keeps the scalp warm and damp, which is the perfect environment for yeast and irritation. Focus on drying the scalp, not the ends.
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🧼 Clean your hairbrush regularly. Product buildup, oil, and dead skin go right back onto your scalp if you don’t.
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Healthy hair starts at the scalp. Always.
Save this for later and send it to someone on a hair growth journey.
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01/13/2026

30 Days of Derm Hacks Day 9 – Personal Hygiene Edition ✨
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🚽 Scrolling on the toilet again? Prolonged sitting increases pressure down there and can raise hemorrhoid risk. Finish your business and leave the phone outside.
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🦠 Flushing while still seated? Tiny droplets can spread farther than you think. Stand up, close the lid, then flush.
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🪥 Storing your toothbrush out in the open? Bathrooms are germy. Keep it in a closed cabinet to limit what lands on it.
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Unsexy advice, but it matters. Small habits add up.
Save this and send it to someone who needs a hygiene reality check.
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01/12/2026

Day 8 of Derm Hacks to get you the best skin and hair of your life ✨
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💋 Constantly reapplying lip balm but your lips are still chapped? Flavors, menthol, and plumping ingredients can keep lips stuck in an irritation cycle. Plain petrolatum is boring but it works.
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🦶 Dry, cracked heels don’t need aggressive scraping. Occlusion after a shower does the heavy lifting. Foot masks or thick ointment + socks = softer skin fast.
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😓 Sweating through your antiperspirant by noon? Apply it at night to clean, dry skin so it can actually block sweat glands while you sleep.
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✨ Dry, ashy body skin bothering you? Lactic acid is the GOAT. It hydrates and gently smooths flakes at the same time.
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Derm hacks aren’t about doing more. They’re about doing the right thing.
Save this and send it to someone who needs boring derm truths.
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💌 Want my free glow-up guide? Comment “glow26” and I’ll DM it to you.⁠
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01/09/2026

Day 7 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks ☕️✨

Here’s the derm tea. Your best skin doesn’t come from a complicated routine. It comes from a few ingredients used consistently.

Vitamin C to brighten and protect.
Sunscreen every day, applied properly and reapplied, because most visible aging comes from the sun.
Retinoids at night as your long-term skin investment, always followed by moisturizer.

That’s it. Do this well and your 2026 glow-up is very real.

💌 Want my free glow-up guide? Comment “glow26” and I’ll DM it to you.

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