Tea with MD

Tea with MD 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!

PSA: The best Black Friday skincare deals are officially here. I rounded up the ones I actually recommend as a dermatolo...
11/28/2025

PSA: The best Black Friday skincare deals are officially here. I rounded up the ones I actually recommend as a dermatologist so you can shop without the guesswork.

Comment blackfriday (one word) and I’ll DM you my full list skincare, haircare, clothing, and everything else I’m buying. You’ll need to be following me so the message goes through because of privacy settings. .official

Thankful for this family of mine and shoutout to Karen and Peter for getting married 13 years ago and introducing me to ...
11/27/2025

Thankful for this family of mine and shoutout to Karen and Peter for getting married 13 years ago and introducing me to the loml 🥰

11/26/2025

Their reason? “If you train your scalp by washing less, it will eventually produce less oil.”
My answer? Sebum production is controlled by hormones, genetics, and the activity of your oil glands. It does not decrease because you skip shampoo.

When you go long periods without washing, oil, sweat, and product start to build up. That buildup can create an environment where Malassezia yeast thrives, which can worsen dandruff and irritation. Inflammation around the follicles can also contribute to increased shedding for some people.

A clean scalp is a healthy scalp. Regular washing removes buildup, reduces irritation, and helps support the conditions needed for healthy hair growth. Hair training does not offer any proven benefit.

11/25/2025

Drugstore skincare I’d gladly pay luxury prices for because these formulas are just that good. Acne edition.
AM
🧼 Cleanser: SA Cleanser
💧 Moisturizer + SPF: DermaControl Oil Absorbing Moisturizer SPF 30
✨ Pimple patch: Mighty Patch (invisible)

PM
🫧 Makeup removal: Micellar Water
🧼 Cleanser: Gentle Cleanser
⭐️ Treatment: Adapalene Gel
💦 Moisturizer: Hydro Boost Gel Cream (fragrance free)

Affordable, effective, derm approved. What routine should I break down next? Tell me below.

11/24/2025

Come with me to see Dr. Hur in Gangnam for a full skin and scalp refresh ✨

I had a whole list of treatments I’ve been curious about, so here’s exactly what I got:

💥 Titanium laser:
Three wavelengths (755 nm, 810 nm, 1064 nm) working together to help with pigment, texture, clarity, and lifting on my full face and neck.
Pain level: 3/10

💉 Neuromodulator (Xeomin):
Classic muscle Botox to my glabella and skin Botox across my forehead and around my eyes. Muscle Botox is injected deeper into the muscles themselves to soften movement. Skin Botox is injected as tiny micro droplets just under the surface to help with pores, sebum, and that smooth glass skin look.
Pain level: muscle Botox 5/10
Skin Botox 7/10

🧬Rejuran HB
Salmon s***m polynucleotide (PN) + hyaluronic acid injection under my eyes in my tear trough and in a grid like pattern throughout my cheeks. PN supports repair and collagen building and the HA adds extra hydration and glow.
Pain level: 7/10

🧬Rejuran Healer
Pure PN (no hyaluronic acid) along my jawline and chin.
More focus on skin strengthening, radiance, reducing inflammation, and collagen stimulation rather than hydration
Pain level: 8/10

💆🏻‍♀️Scalp treatment
A multi step process to thoroughly revitalize scalp skin through exfoliation, microneedling, cryotherapy, an ampoule infusion, massage, and red light. My scalp has never received this much attention!

Dr. Hur was wonderful at talking me through each step of the treatment, especially through the painful ones. I was shocked at how quickly I healed with minimal bruising despite 80+ injections in the face including delicate areas like the undereye. Zero downtime for full face and neck titanium laser as well!

I also really enjoyed the pampering spa-like experience before and after treatments and the ability to perform multiple treatments in one go to maximize efficiency.

Part 2 coming next where I share results after a week and what I would repeat vs what I would skip! .global.official

11/21/2025

When your Taiwanese immigrant engineer father is proud of your social media milestones 😱🥹🥰 Love you Dad, you’re my biggest role model!

11/20/2025

GRWM while navigating yet another hand foot mouth outbreak moving through my daughter’s daycare 😭. Third outbreak this year, so she’s home, our backup nanny is sick, and we’re just trying to keep everything moving.
What do you do when your kids have to stay home from school or daycare?

1 derm, 10 K-beauty obsessions I brought home from Seoul 🇰🇷✨🩵  ATOBarrier Cream makes skin instantly calmer and softer. ...
11/19/2025

1 derm, 10 K-beauty obsessions I brought home from Seoul 🇰🇷✨

🩵 ATOBarrier Cream makes skin instantly calmer and softer. K-beauty barrier care hits different.
🤍 Blurred, glass-skin finish under makeup in a compact spray. And colostrum skincare is something I’ve been interested in trying 👀✨
🖤 Curl Fix has unreal hold. Lashes stay lifted all day.
☁️ A feathery light SPF with panthenol, rice seed water, and advanced Korean UV filters for excellent protection.
💛 Shiny, smooth hair in seconds. Korea’s number one hair essence for a reason.
✨ PDRN in a gel texture with ceramides and gentle exfoliants for elite barrier repair.
🍶 Solid In Cream is rich but never heavy and locks in moisture so well.
💧 Aqua Squalane Cream with next gen peptides keeps skin smooth, firm, and hydrated.
👩🏻‍🦰 Deep Damage Treatment EX makes hair feel freshly trimmed with less frizz and a silky finish.
💋 Glasting Melting Balm and Melting Pot are K-beauty lip perfection with glossy, juicy color.

11/18/2025

Did you know that pairing tretinoin with minoxidil may enhance how well minoxidil works? A small study (PMID: 30974011) showed that tretinoin can increase the expression of follicular sulfotransferase — the enzyme your hair follicles need to convert minoxidil into its active form.

Here’s the quick science: Minoxidil is a prodrug, meaning it has to be activated by the SULT1A1 enzyme inside the follicles. Some people naturally have lower enzyme activity, which is one reason they don’t respond as well.

If you’re dealing with hair thinning, applying a thin layer of tretinoin to the areas of hair loss before minoxidil a few times a week may help support better absorption. Start slow, and adjust based on how your scalp tolerates it.

VC credit: on TT

Derm hacks that make me feel 10x prettier.🧦  Foot Mask — slip them on after a shower and your heels turn baby-smooth in ...
11/17/2025

Derm hacks that make me feel 10x prettier.

🧦 Foot Mask — slip them on after a shower and your heels turn baby-smooth in minutes.
🔴 LED mask — a few nights a week keeps redness calmer and breakouts more controlled.
🙌 Nighttime antiperspirant — works better overnight for all-day sweat and odor control.
🧴 Shampoo — weekly use helps reduce scalp inflammation so shedding feels less chaotic.
🪞 Minoxidil brows — a tiny bit on a spoolie can help support fuller, softer arches over time.

Thank you for the inspo

Derm hacks that make me feel 10x prettier.🧦  Foot Mask — slip them on after a shower and your heels turn baby-smooth in ...
11/17/2025

Derm hacks that make me feel 10x prettier.

🧦 Foot Mask — slip them on after a shower and your heels turn baby-smooth in minutes.
🔴 LED mask — a few nights a week keeps redness calmer and breakouts more controlled.
🙌 Nighttime antiperspirant — works better overnight for all-day sweat and odor control.
🧴 Shampoo — weekly use helps reduce scalp inflammation so shedding feels less chaotic.
🪞 Minoxidil brows — a tiny bit on a spoolie can help support fuller, softer arches over time.

Thank you for the inspo 🫶

11/14/2025

Best haircut of my life in Seoul…and it was only $30 💇🏻‍♀️ at in the Parnas Mall by Samseong subway station completely understood the assignment. I showed her a few inspo pics for face framing soft layers, and she even taught me how to style it at home. I’m obsessed with how it turned out! I wasn’t even planning on getting a haircut here but I’m so glad I did.🥰

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