Meet Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik, MD, FAAD — Founder of Stamina® Cosmetics
Meet Our Founder
Board-Certified Integrative Dermatologist · Neurocosmetic Pioneer · Skin Stress & Adaptogen Expert · Co-Founder of Precision Skin & Body Institute
“I created Stamina® after witnessing firsthand how chronic stress was impacting my patients’ skin, confidence, and overall wellbeing. I believed skincare could do more than improve appearance — it could help support resilience.”
— Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik
Recognized By
Not A Marketer. A Dermatologist.
Stamina® was created by a practicing dermatologist who witnessed how chronic stress was changing skin — and lives.
From Dr. MBK
In her own words
The why behind Stamina®, and the science behind topical adaptogens.
The Why
Why I Created Stamina®
The Science
Topical Adaptogens — Published in JCAD
Why I Created Stamina®
During years of practicing dermatology, I noticed a powerful pattern:
Stress was showing up everywhere — and expressing on the skin.
Patients experiencing chronic psychological stress often developed:
- Breakouts and blemishes (acne flares)
- Irritations and inflammation
- Accelerated aging
- Rosacea and redness
- Blotchy skin tone and discolorations
- Dullness and dryness
- Rough and dry skin texture
- Impaired healing
- Reactive and vulnerable skin
- Dark circles around the eyes
- Faster skin aging — “I feel like I aged overnight”
- Inconsistent response to skincare and cosmetic procedures
As both a physician and a wellness advocate, I became deeply fascinated by the connection between the nervous system, psychological stress, inflammation, and skin health.
Then came 2020.
The collective stress of the pandemic magnified what I had already been seeing in clinical practice for years. I realized there was a major gap in skincare: most products corrected symptoms, but very few addressed stress-responsive skin biology.
That realization became the foundation of Stamina® — a dermatologist-created neurocosmetic skincare line designed to support skin resilience in modern life.
Bridging Clinic & Cosmetic Science
Areas of Expertise
Skin Stress, Neurocosmetics & Adaptogens
Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik is recognized as an emerging thought leader in the science of:
- Skin stress and skin resilience
- Skin wellness
- Neurocosmetics
- Topical adaptogens
- Skin longevity (“skinspan”)
- Integrative dermatology
Her work bridges clinical dermatology, stress science, neuro-psychology, wellness, and modern skincare innovation.
Featured Articles & Peer-Reviewed Research
Stress Science & Skin
- “Stressed Skin and How Dermatologists Can Help” — Practical Dermatology (April 2026) · Read more
- “The Stress–Skin Connection” — Skin Inc.
Topical Adaptogens Research
- “What Are Topical Adaptogens? A Systematic Review” — Journal of Clinical & Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD)
- “Adaptogenic Moisturizing Serum for Improving Healing and Cosmesis” — Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- “Periprocedural Use of Hypochlorous Acid Mist for Improving Healing After Laser” — Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
Neurocosmetics & the Skin–Mind Connection
- “Understanding the Skin–Mind Connection in Neurocosmetics” — Modern Aesthetics
- “Beauty + Wellness Combination” — NewBeauty
Podcasts & Interviews
- The Skincarma Pod, Ep. 76 — “Skin Under Stress” · Read more
- Featured Interview
- Skincare Anarchy Interview
- Skincare Confidential
- Skin Deep Podcast
Category Pioneer
Dr. Blyumin-Karasik is among the early dermatologists helping define the emerging category of neurocosmetics and topical adaptogens in clinical stress-responsive skincare — work formally recognized when she and Dr. Jessica Colon, DO, proposed “stressed skin” as a clinical entity in the April 2026 issue of Practical Dermatology.
Credentials & Recognition
A Career Built on Science & Service
- Board-Certified Dermatologist
- Integrative Dermatology Perspective
- Co-Founder of Precision Skin & Body Institute
- Published Researcher & Clinical Educator
- Harvard-affiliated Dermatology Research Fellowship Training
- 40+ Scientific Publications & Presentations
- Speaker on Skin Stress, Exposome Science, Skin Longevity & Wellness
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2025–2026
- Global Integral Beauty “Legend Award”
- Founder & CEO of Stamina® Cosmetics
- 2026 GHP Global Excellence Awards — Neurocosmetics Range of the Year · Read
- 2026 Beauty Shortlist Awards — Best Face Mask Multipurpose Finalist · Read
- Skin Anarchy S.A.F.E. Seal Brand · Read
Beyond The White Coat
A wellness-centered, imperfectly beautiful life.
Outside of medicine and entrepreneurship, Marianna embraces a “wabi-sabi” approach to life. She is a wife, mother of three, physician, educator, and entrepreneur navigating the same modern stressors many women experience daily.
Her personal wellness practices include:
- Connecting experiences with family and friends
- Mindful movement (walking, yoga, pilates, F45)
- Meditation and breathwork
- Nature therapy
- Travel and restoration
- Inspired by art and entertainment
- Knowledge as the alchemy of life — always learning, mostly by reading
- Gratitude rituals
- Acts of kindness — “You Get What You Give”
- Intentional skincare routines
These rituals became part of the philosophy behind Stamina® — Daily Doses of Stamina, small daily micromoment practices that help cultivate resilience from the inside out.
Skin Wellness, Practiced Daily
The philosophy behind Stamina®
Stamina® was created on a simple but powerful belief: healthy and radiant skin is not only about appearance — it is about resilience.
The brand combines:
- Dermatologist-developed formulations
- Clinically studied ingredients
- Topical adaptogens
- Skin barrier and inflammation-modulating science
- Neurocosmetic principles
- Mindful affirmations and rituals
— to support skin exposed to the realities of modern life: stress, inflammation, environmental aggressors, sleep disruption, hormonal shifts, and more.
Explore the science on our Evidence page, and learn more about the brand on Behind Stamina.
“Skincare can become more than a routine. It can become a moment to reset, reconnect, and build resilience.”
— Dr. Marianna Blyumin-Karasik
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The Stamina® Ritual
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Daily Doses of Stamina® with Dr. MBK
Micromoment rituals, behind-the-scenes from the practice, and the science of resilient skin — served fresh on Instagram and TikTok.
As Seen In
Practical Dermatology · JCAD · Modern Aesthetics · NewBeauty · Castle Connolly · Global Integral Beauty · Cosmopolitan · The Skincarma Pod · Skin Anarchy