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About Maya
Maya Lin is a licensed esthetician and skincare researcher who spent 6 years and over $4,000 battling severe cystic acne before finally clearing her skin with a simple, evidence-based routine. That experience drove her to study skincare science seriously — reviewing over 500 clinical studies — and earn her state esthetics license in 2022.
She founded Skincare Answered to cut through the noise of influencer-driven skincare marketing and give readers the same honest, ingredient-focused guidance a good dermatologist would provide. Every guide is built on published clinical research, not brand partnerships.
Licensed Esthetician
State board certified, 2022
Clinical Research
500+ peer-reviewed studies reviewed
Dermatologist Reviewed
Key guides reviewed by board-certified dermatologists
Personal Experience
6-year acne journey, now clear skin
Skincare Topics Maya Covers
- Acne treatments: retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, niacinamide
- Dark spots and hyperpigmentation: what actually fades them
- Ingredient science: how and why ingredients work (or do not)
- Skincare routines for beginners to advanced users
- Honest product reviews: drugstore vs. luxury comparisons
- Scar healing, brightening, and barrier repair
Browse Maya’s evidence-based skincare guides — no trends, no hype, just what the science actually shows.
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