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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!

02/12/2026

Day 30 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks ✨
Wow. That went fast.
If you’ve been here since day one or just found this series somewhere along the way, thank you. This was never about trends or complicated routines. It was about what actually works for your skin, hair, scalp, and nails when you stay consistent.
If you simplified your routine, stopped wasting money, or finally understood what matters and what doesn’t, that’s the win.
I’ve loved building this with you and watching this community grow. And we’re not stopping here.
Drop your questions below and tell me what you want to see next. 🤍

02/11/2026

Day 29 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks ✨

No-nonsense routines for common skin concerns → because skincare does not need to be complicated.

🫧 Acne-prone skin
Keep pores clear, use a lightweight non-comedogenic moisturizer, tinted SPF daily, and adapalene at night.

🌿 Sensitive skin
Keep it simple. Creamy cleanser, soothing moisturizer, mineral SPF. Skip the extras.

🌸 Rosacea
Gentle cleanse, niacinamide to calm, azelaic acid for redness, green-tinted SPF to neutralize.

☀️ Skin longevity
Vitamin C in the morning, tinted SPF daily, peptides for support, retinoid at night.

Different concerns. Different goals. Same derm logic.

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

02/10/2026

Day 28 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks ✨

🪥 Breaking out around your mouth?
Brush your teeth before washing your face. Toothpaste residue can trigger perioral breakouts. You’re welcome.

🖐️ New scar you want to heal better?
Massage it 5–10 minutes a day in circles, up and down, and side to side. This can help soften and smooth the scar over time.

🌞 Dark spots that won’t fade?
Use a tinted sunscreen with iron oxides. Visible light is a major trigger for melasma and hyperpigmentation, and iron oxides help protect against it.

🫧 Dealing with body odor?
Benzoyl peroxide wash isn’t just for acne. It reduces odor-causing bacteria when used on the body.

02/09/2026

Day 27 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks ✨

2026 is about doing more with less. Smarter products. Fewer steps. Better results.

These are the derm multitaskers I actually reach for because they solve multiple problems without complicating your routine 👀

🧴
More than dandruff shampoo. Targets yeast, which means it can help with scalp flakes, itch, inflammation, and even shedding when yeast is part of the issue. Can also be used on the body for things like fungal acne or tinea versicolor.

✨ Hypochlorous acid like
A quiet overachiever. Helps calm inflammation and reduce bacteria without disrupting the skin barrier. Great post-workout, for acne-prone or eczema-prone skin, irritated skin folds, and hairline flares.

🫧 Benzoyl peroxide like
Not just for face acne. Also helps with body acne, folliculitis, and odor-causing bacteria. Works quickly and works well.

🌿 Sulfur like
Not trendy, but effective. Helps reduce oil and inflammation and is especially useful for acne and rosacea when stronger actives aren’t tolerated.

02/08/2026

30 Days of Derm Hacks Day 26 . Taking care of your skin at the gym isn’t just about what you do after your workout, it’s about making smart choices before and during, too! 🧼💪
Here’s my top gym advice:

🚫 Skip Makeup at the Gym: Wearing makeup can trap sweat and oil, leading to breakouts. Let your skin breathe while you work out!

🧴 Bring Your Own Towel: Using a personal towel avoids exposure to harsh detergents and bleach that can irritate skin. Plus, you know it’s clean!

🦠 Wipe Down Equipment and Your Phone: Shared surfaces are breeding grounds for bacteria. Sanitizing equipment and your phone can help reduce breakouts .

✨ Use Hypochlorous Acid Mist Post-Workout: This gentle mist kills bacteria on your skin without harsh chemicals, keeping breakouts at bay.

💧 Wash Your Face Before Working Out: Removing makeup and impurities pre-sweat helps prevent clogged pores, keeping your skin fresh and clear.

02/07/2026

Day 25 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks ✨

Drugstore hair care that deserves way more hype 👀

✨ Gentle shampoo + conditioner that actually cleans without stripping
EverPure

❄️ Hydrating anti-dandruff that treats flakes and protects the scalp barrier

💧 Bond-strengthening serum for breakage

🔥 Lightweight heat protectant because heat damage is cumulative

📈 Minoxidil = the true drugstore gold standard for hair regrowth

🫧 Ultra-gentle, fragrance-free options for sensitive or inflamed scalps

02/06/2026

Day 24 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks ✨

Things I will NEVER do to my skin in 2026 ⛔️

🚫 Pick, squeeze, or pop breakouts
This fuels inflammation, slows healing, and increases the risk of dark marks.

🚫 Use harsh physical scrubs
Scrubs and tools disrupt the skin barrier and irritate the skin.

🚫 Wash my face with hot water
Hot water strips the barrier and worsens redness and irritation. Lukewarm only.

🚫 Test too many new products at once
Layering new products together makes it harder to spot irritation and can trigger flares.
What are you ditching in 2026?

02/05/2026

Day 23 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks 🧪✨

Elite ingredient combos > random layering.
The real results come from pairing ingredients that actually support each other. Think antioxidants with sun protection, actives buffered by barrier support, and treatments that do more together than they ever could alone.

This is how you get visible results without irritating your skin. Smart combos, not more steps.

02/04/2026

Day 22 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks — Hair Loss Edition 👀

If this showed up on your feed, consider it your sign ✨
Hair loss is common, often fixable, and you don’t need to do everything to see change.

Minoxidil 5% is still the foundation for most routines. Use it consistently in a way your scalp can tolerate. More is not always better.

Dermarolling is optional. Gentle, limited use only, and never layered immediately with strong actives.

This is about consistency, not chaos.
Follow along and drop your questions — we’re in this together.

02/03/2026

Day 21 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks 👀
5 nail care hacks I swear by for strong, long nails as a dermatologist 💅

🚫 Stop cutting your cuticles.
They’re your nail’s seal. Cutting them increases infection risk and can lead to painful paronychia.

🧴 Nail slugging at night.
Petrolatum on nails and cuticles before bed helps strengthen nails and reduce splitting over time.

🧪 Minoxidil for nail growth.
A small study showed 5% minoxidil increased nail growth. Use a tiny amount on the nail plate only.

🧤 Protect your hands during gel manis.
LED lamps emit UV. Wear UV gloves or apply SPF to hands before curing.

💧 Water is sneaky damage.
Too much water weakens nails. Wear gloves for dishes and stop using nails as tools.

02/02/2026

Day 20 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks 👀
5 skincare things people swear are “healthy”… but actually aren’t 🚫🌿

🧴 Thinking SPF is toxic.
Not wearing sunscreen causes far more harm than using it. SPF is one of the most protective things you can do for your skin, period.

🧪 Neosporin or hydrogen peroxide on cuts.
Both are common causes of contact dermatitis. Gentle cleansing and letting skin heal works better.

🍋 DIY treatments like lemon juice or baking soda.
Too harsh, too acidic or alkaline, and a fast track to irritation and hyperpigmentation.

📦 12-step skincare routines.
More is not better. Overloading your skin often leads to barrier damage and breakouts. Simpler routines win.

🥥 “Natural” oils and essential oils on the face.
Natural does not mean gentle and essential oils are frequent triggers for irritation and allergic reactions.

02/01/2026

Day 19 of 30 Days of Derm Hacks 👀
Hot girl haircare secrets I swear by ✨

💨 Dry your scalp before bed. Focus on the scalp, not the ends. Wet scalps = irritation.

✨ Treat your scalp like skin. Use ingredients like zinc, panthenol, and ectoin to calm inflammation and support the barrier.

🚿 Clean scalp = calmer shedding. Use a weekly clarifying shampoo and rotate in ketoconazole.

🫧 Use micellar water on an oily scalp. It breaks down oil before shampooing and helps between washes.

🧴 Condition even if your scalp is oily. Skip the roots, condition the lengths.

🚫 Stop trying to “train” your scalp. Oil production is hormonal and genetic.

🚨 Scalp soreness is a warning sign. Address it early before shedding worsens.

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