About The Hawaii PA Collective

The Hawaii PA Collective was created from a simple but deeply personal belief: that wellness, skincare, and self-care don’t have to feel overwhelming or overcomplicated. My goal is to help people feel more confident and empowered through thoughtful, intentional recommendations that are effective, approachable, and realistic for everyday life.

As a practicing physician assistant with a background in rheumatology and internal medicine, I’ve spent years caring for patients navigating inflammatory conditions, sensitive skin, chronic dryness, irritation, and the emotional weight that can come with not feeling comfortable in your own skin. Through both my clinical practice and my own personal interest in wellness and skincare, I became increasingly drawn to the connection between inflammation, overall wellness, and skin health.

Over time, I found myself constantly being asked by friends, family, patients, and followers what products I personally use, what I recommend for sensitive or reactive skin, and how to simplify routines that can sometimes feel overwhelming. What started as casual conversations and recommendations naturally evolved into the idea behind The Hawaii PA Collective.

I wanted to create something that felt different — not a store filled with trends or endless products, but a thoughtfully curated space where every recommendation comes from both clinical knowledge and genuine personal experience. I wanted this space to feel approachable and personal — like getting recommendations from a friend who also understands the clinical side of skin health and wellness.

The brands and products featured here are ones I personally use, trust, and feel genuinely comfortable recommending to the people closest to me. Right now, that includes EPICUTIS® — a line I deeply believe in for its science-backed, minimal-ingredient approach to supporting skin barrier health and inflammation.

But the vision for The Hawaii PA Collective has always been bigger than any one single brand. “Collective” means exactly that — a carefully curated collection of skincare, wellness, and lifestyle products that align with the values I hold both in and out of the clinic: healthy skin barriers, anti-inflammatory approaches, long-term skin health, and routines that feel realistic for everyday life.

Aloha & welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.

— Megan Talabis, DMS, PA-C