7 Healthy Habits for Beautiful Skin

Research has shown that a healthy lifestyle results in healthy skin. Watch this video to see how healthy habits effect the skin. We know that things like exercise, plenty of sleep and eating clean will help our skin glow but find out why. Skin is an outward representation of our overall health and it shows. We know that unhealthy people have skin that is dull, dry and lacking that vibrant glow. So take care of your health by doing these 7 healthy habits and your skin will show it. You owe it to yourself and your health!
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I earned my Medical Degree from UC Irvine and completed my residency in Dermatology at UCLA. Upon completing my residency, I joined the full-time faculty at UCLA as a Clinical Instructor and Professor in Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. I then went on to complete advanced fellowship training in Dermatologic Surgery at UC Davis and Cosmetic Dermatology at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California with world-renowned expert, Dr. Suzanne Kilmer. After fellowship, I was appointed the Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Northern California where I remained active in clinical trials and have been on the forefront of the latest advances in aesthetics and dermatology. As an Orange County native, I love the SoCal community and currently enjoy being a Dermatologist in Newport Beach, CA.
My areas of expertise include cosmetic dermatology with a focus on injectable neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin), as well as dermal fillers (Juvederm, Voluma, Volbella, Vollure, Sculptra, Restylane, Belotero, and Radiesse). In addition, I travel nationally and internationally where I teach other physicians injection techniques and about the latest advances in dermatology. I am highly-trained in the use of lasers and energy-based devices to treat all aspects of photoaging, including fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity, brown spots and facial vessels. I offer a comprehensive approach to body contouring with the use of minimally-invasive procedures. In addition, I specialize in Dermatologic Surgery including Mohs micrographic surgery, blepharoplasty, skin cancer excisions, sclerotherapy, surgical earlobe repair and cosmetic tattoo excisions.
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Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment or medical advice. Content provided on this KZbin channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this KZbin channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

[@jt8142]

Seven Healthy Habits (not in any order): 1. Exercise 1:51 2. Diet 3:07 3. Supplements 5:52 4. Water 6:28 5. Sleep 7:56 6. Stress Relief 9:37 7. Environmental Factors 11:04

[@jt8142]

Dr Kappel - thanks for all you do for your patients! 🤗 💗 🌸 ☀️ 🏖 🕶 🧴

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+J T it’s my pleasure!!❤️💕😍

[@Kaydance-k41]

Wow this girl knows her shit! Thank you

[@hicksgirl01]

I would love to see an updated AM/PM skincare routine!

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+Donna Hicks did a live one last night that’s still up. I post it every day in stories and also have them in my insta highlights bc it’s constantly changing. ❤️

[@hicksgirl01]

Youngr by Stefani Kappel MD just watched it! Thanks! I started using the ZO skincare because you recommended it and I love it. I’m 47 and want my skin to look as good as possible!

[@TheBohemianStyle]

@@hicksgirl01 Hi Donna! I started with ZO about 5 years ago. It is great skin care but I've realized getting lazer, peel facials help kick it up.

[@kristinas5714]

Dr Kappel , I can’t seem to find your live skincare video on your insta?

[@londonplayz257]

Can someone tell me where to find stories?? Would love to see her skin routine

[@katrinaconner6482]

You stated you have been getting a lot of slack for your recommendation of medical grade skin products. Please, do not change anything you have said or done in the past! Your honesty and the great reviews you have makes you a trustworthy physician that is desperately needed. I follow your advice as much as I can, and see fantastic results. I wish I lived near you for further results from the services you perform. Also, to your credit, you have videos and even news casts of less pricier products in drug stores. In addition, I am quite sure I am not in the majority of subscribers that follows you (African American who now lives in Hillbilly Hell on the East Coast born and raised in New York!) So in conclusion, stay who you are and continue recommending what works! You are the Best!

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Katrina Conner thank you so much!!!!!! I posted your comment in my story and appreciate u so much!!

[@jt8142]

Katrina Conner: 👏 👏 👏

[@lisaaigner3525]

I live in a cold dry climate! Good products for dry skin.

[@tracieogrady5049]

I enjoy watching your cheery videos that are not sponsored but actually teach us to benefit ourselves

[@adelaessex278]

Thank you for taking the time to educate us! Love your videos!!

[@lauriehollis1608]

Thank you so very much for reinforcing the basic 7 healthy habits for skin care and overall daily health. Its so easy to forgo any of the everyday positive things we all know we will Benifit from, and at times get lazy and forget to do. Am going to start hydrating as of today and be more mindful of drinking more water. Thanks again for the reminder. Happy and healthy THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!💝

[@JMB2912-u5r]

Always love your videos!! Such excellent and knowledgeable information to inspire us to take care of ourselves!!❤️

[@tammymoore1924]

Found you through Briana Stanko and I’m OBSESSED! Love all the great info!

[@ESNYC703]

Great video. I’d like to hear more about fillers under the eyes to combat darkness and shallowness. Which products do you recommend. How much product to inject, etc.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+Evelyn Stone Vbeam laser can fade dark circles. Fillers help as well and a combo is often needed. I like Restylane with a cannula for under the eyes. Slam dunk every time 😘

[@susymd7448]

Youngr by Stefani Kappel MD maybe I need to come to you for under eye filler. I had it done and it all settled on top of my cheek bone! I’m scared to try it again bc when I went back the cosmetic surgeon said “that happens with some people”.

[@hsongp]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate all your informative videos & always look forward to them. 😍😍😍

[@cmkarma5554]

Thank you so much for the tips 😇

[@stacylbrewer]

I do fairly well with all 7 steps, however, I had no idea that my computer, phone and tablet can cause aging. I look at these devices in the evening after I have taken my makeup and sunscreen off for the day. I guess I should be adding mineral sunscreen to my nighttime routine as well. Thanks for great tips!

[@mariagenovese4294]

Great information. Thank you for this video.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+Maria Genovese my pleasure!!!

[@mariagenovese4294]

Youngr by Stefani Kappel MD I really try to do all these heathy habits. I'm 58 and always took care of my skin. A few months ago I had a bad breakout of red bumps. Pustules/.went to dermatologist , said it was harmonal and put me on antibiotic, am doing well , skin looks good and texture is finally soft again,. recently been have headaches and dizziness, Dr said now take antibiotic every other day. But im happy to say skin is much better.this whole thing was crazy for me but Im really trying to do the right healthy things.

[@tammybuck424]

Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge!! 💕

[@kvirg555]

Thanks Dr.K! Love all this education thanks so much for sharing! Can I have your thoughts on microneedling? Thanks

[@sarafritz9059]

I learn so much from you, Stefani! The way you explain things and the scientific knowledge you share to back up everything is so appreciated!!!! 😊❤️ THANK YOU!!

[@NealaG]

Great video!

[@marionlianaforster7692]

My skin is referred to as skin of colour & been advised not to use hydroquinone, because of issues with hyperpigmenting.

[@robinswaytoday]

Hi, I live in a cold dry climate in the winter. I spray my face with Evian water to maintain the moisture in my skin. I make a habit of eating carrots,cauliflower and broccoli at lunch time. You are so right, creating good eating habits becomes a healthy routine every day. 😆💋💋

[@cathytbm7379]

Thanks!! So much. Continue to Educate US Doc.. 😉👩‍🔬💋

[@anonymous6594]

In a prior video, you indicated the seven most important active ingredients to look for in skincare products are: 1. Growth Factors 2. Vitamin A Derivatives 3. AHA 4 . Sunscreen 5. Peptides 6. Antioxidants 7. Humectants Besides, prescription retinoids (i.e.tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene) are any of these 7 ingredients available as prescription (compounding) drugs? P.S. Some lower costs products that contain growth factors and peptides include Acure Radically Whipped Night Cream ($20), Instree EGF Repair Cream ($17), Klairs Blue Calming Cream ($21), and Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream ($68).

[@shannonlynnmomof3]

I’ve asked before but can you do a female hair loss video? I know there is no cure but I’m curios about the laser headbands and helmets, the studies I’ve seen do not show that they are very successful and also very expensive and what role does menopause play with hair.

[@tanyawashburn8964]

I would also like to know the best advice!

[@AD-hj6qf]

PRP - it's the treatment where they take your blood and put it in your scalp

[@shelbirusty]

I would appreciate a video over medical grade skin care brands and products. Over the last couple years I have established a good basic skin care regimen and am now looking to upgrade each of my basic products to better quality i.e. nighttime moisturizer, vitamin c, sunscreen tinted or not, already on the differen band wagon 😉

[@jakekidsnaz]

My favorite Dr, thank you so much. Another fabulous video with TRUTHFUL information. Big hugs. XOXO

[@DrStefaniKappel]

My pleasure!!! I'll keep posting every week!

[@redstone8714]

Great video. I save money in other ways and invest in medical grade skincare. The products you recommend are amazing, I am loving them. thanks Dr K, your advise and recommendations mean so much to me xx

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+RedStone you’re welcome!!! You’ll be so glad u did!!

[@MyMaria1224]

🤗 another great video!! 🥰

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Glad you like!

[@MyMaria1224]

Youngr by Stefani Kappel MD I just saw your post on Instagram about your skincare last night. What is the difference between the revision serum that you use with the DEJ night serum with retinol that I use currently? Is it better? ❤️❤️❤️

[@kara33574]

I have always wondered about free radicals that are formed during exercise, do these have a negative effect on the skin? Thank you for your videos love them 💗

[@stacygoldsmith9500]

Hi Dr. Kappel...would you recommend purchasing the ZO Skin anti aging kit? Or just purchase a few from that line separately? I use the exfoliation and recovery cream now and really like it.

[@GracefulBeautyWithSheri]

Thanks for the great reminders! 💜

[@DrStefaniKappel]

My pleasure!!

[@lisafalanga8457]

Exactly..Gracefully Beauty✅Loving reminders..Always welcome..& Good to be listening carefully, I think..Just when we think..”Ya ya, heard it all before”..There may be a little tid bit that we may have Not heard before or enough..I’m here for it, Dr. Kappel

[@ppan2514]

Hello dr. kappel. What a great channel. Do you also have an opinion on fasting? It is supposed to be really good for skin too and I do it regularly to detox from a not always healthy lifestyle.

[@abritrn]

Regarding sleep- what are your thoughts on the copper-infused pillow cases? The only published research I can find was conducted by the producers of the pillowcases. J Cosmet Dermatol . 2012 Sep;11(3):193-200. doi: 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2012.00624.x.

[@eweypoowey]

Hi Dr, I have a scar on my forehead that came from running into a door handle as a child. It’s just like a small dent but is becoming more noticeable as I get older. I’m just wondering what treatment options I have to fill it in and improve it’s appearance.

[@tiadavis6367]

Stefani..I love ur recommendations please continue with morning and evening routine for products..I agree with ur ig post..I have never has laser but the product you post and recommend have definitely given me radiant skin and more brighter skin

[@LonelyGamr]

A lot of people are starting to use coconut oil on their face etc. is that good?

[@moondog7694]

I got two free samples given to me: One says "Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum" and the other one says "Bio Brightening C Serum". Should I wash my face before putting one of them on? I've heard a dermatologist say she doesn't wash her body except for her armpits and private area (and I think face, though I'm not sure), because washing compromises the acid mantle and causes epidermal water loss via evaporation. A lot of washes mess with the pH, so she just doesn't wash. Maybe she just washes her lips and eye area and nostrils? What should I do?

[@alicedsouza2528]

Thanks for yet another informative video...Retinoids are known for their anti ageing skin turnover potential but it also helps in reducing sebum but as we age the sebum production decreases naturally leading to dry skin...then wouldn't retinoid exacerbate the dryness and hence ageing?

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+Alice dsouza I’m glad you bring this up. Sebaceous glads increase in number and size as we get older. This is why the pores get larger as we get older. Retinoids decrease sebaceous glad activity to make the pores smaller, the texture better and the skin more youthful. Remember sebum and oil are bad for the skin. You skin gets hydrated by water absorption and vitamins/anti-oxidants. Does this make sense? Looks at kids skin. Before puberty the sebaceous glands are tiny and inactive. Once puberty hits and the hormones increase, the sebaceous glands increase in size and activity and they get blackheads, visible pores and acne.

[@alicedsouza2528]

@@DrStefaniKappel Thanks Dr Kappel...clear and lucid explanation

[@jt8142]

My challenge with a lot of medical grade skin care lines is they contain fragrance and formaldehyde-releasers, which I am allergic to (proven with patch testing). I wish more brands would leave fragrance out of their products as it doesn’t benefit skin health. Dr K, can you recommend any FF medical grade brands or products that you would use on yourself and recommend to your patients?

[@michelletidler6773]

I agree. I tried some of these and my skin did not like the fragrance. Had to go back to my Clinique.

[@danacojocaru7109]

Hello Stefani! It’s so nice that finally you do video! I hope you can answer to my question... There is the think: I’ve start to use PAOLA’s Choice Retinol 1% 10 months ago , but it’s starts to grow many fine hairs in my face . Six weeks ago I switch in Tretinoic Acid ( 0,02 Tretinoic acid + 4% glycolic acid + polivinil A. 0,2%) from Difa Cooper ( RetinCare) , but still have my fine hair on... I’m 45 years old, Caucasian , dark blond and almost no hair on my body. Can you tell me, please if is some associations between hair grow and Retinol / Retinoid Acid? Thank you! Waiting for your new video !!!👋🏻

[@Victorrrrrrrrrrr2024]

Would you be able to talk about physical sunscreens that are suited for black skin? It seems like an impossibility as most of the tinted ones are not made for people with a lot of melanin.

[@lt7378]

I’m curious about high end skincare products such as Augustus Bader, Biopelle Tensage intensive serum 40 (or 50), or Barbara Sturm products? Are they medical grade? Are they just hype or worth their high price? What about Dr. Pickart copper products for the skin ? There’s a lot about copper peptides beneficial properties for skin. Do you have any insight? Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. 😊

[@jeaninecollier9641]

Thank you! There's so much to figure out! After cleanser,, i use retinol and hydrating moisturizer, so what am i missing for anti aging?

[@jt8142]

Jeanine Collier: Sunscreen

[@ashleylounge1438]

Sincere question: what is the rationale behind the 8%-either-zinc-or-titanium? Specifically the 8% marker? I’m moving to that as I prefer Cotz anyhow but I’m just looking for some understanding on the 8% line. Thank you so very much!

[@lilyrutherford2700]

Thank you for another great video Dr 💕

[@ellajackson5350]

Lily Evans two of my favorite skin youtubers right here!

[@julieforrest7722]

Lily Evans ditto!

[@lilyrutherford2700]

Thanks guys, so happy to hear that 🥰

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Thank you!! I keep it real with you my beauties!

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Aw thank you!!!

[@majormajor6260]

If skin cells under a microscope present differently for a healthy versus unhealthy person, can you describe what a doctor would see in both cases, and how it differs?

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Under the microscope healthy skin cells are plump, round, have small nuclei and show a clear gradient of maturation from the bottom basal layer up to to the top stratum corneum. Unhealthy, older, damaged skin cells have big nuclei with a hi nuclei to cytoplasmic ratio, not well organized cell maturation from bottom to top. Further, the elastin fibers are curled up and fragmented vs healthy elastin fibers are thick and straight. Collagen is skinny and sparse within the extracellular matrix vs healthy collagen is pink, thick and chunky. The dermal epidermal junction is flatter in sun damaged older skin and more undulated (which we call rete ridges) more pronounced in younger healthier skin. I love that you wanted to know, and I’ll post an Instagram story just for you. 🤓

[@majormajor6260]

@@DrStefaniKappel This is an awesome answer. Thank you for bringing the smart to the beauty beat.

[@hannahstanden9670]

Good honest advice, thanks xX

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+Hannah Standen 1000% alwayz ❤️

[@polarcandie]

What are your thoughts on St. Ive's scrub?

[@aatifkhan26]

You are awesome 😍.

[@chelseyguyton955]

Thoughts on j lo stating that her anti aging secret is mainly putting extra virgin olive oil on her face??

[@abeach5420]

🙏👌🙏 Thank you Dr. Stefani . . . I have to share - *my derm* , whom is a univ. prof. as well here in my big city, is now *TEAM DR. KAPPEL* ✨🎉 I had prior shared w/h him + his med. assts. about your channel & he took a few hours over prior weeks and shared he is so impressed. He really likes that you use real dermatology terminology, as do I!! Also that you are 'not' selling nor being sponsored by product lines. So.... *yeahhh*

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+a beachone that means so much. It’s great to have support from the medical community because most doctors are appalled that so many influencers on social media are self proclaimed experts and have no education or understanding of science at all. Everyone is trying to sell something so it’s best to listen to the people who truly care and have dedicated their lives to science and medicine. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@abeach5420]

@@DrStefaniKappel 👍 I am *all* about science & help to re-educate when it comes to fake news/fake science. You just keep doing you Dr. K . . we will be here. So appreciative of you taking the time to create videos, being they 'are' time snatchers fer sure. Many people are simply not into i.e. IG social.

[@marionlianaforster7692]

Also I went 4a consultation for Botox& I was told they would use only 2units rthe where a

[@andreeagabrielabaican514]

Hey! Can you recommend some dermatology books for med students? 😁

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+Andreea Gabriela Baican Fitzpatricks color atlas of clinical dermatology 😘

[@andreeagabrielabaican514]

@@DrStefaniKappel thanks! 💕

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+Andreea Gabriela Baican welcome!!

[@Kayyy8585]

Why do medical grade skincare products contain fragrance and a bunch of ingredients that cause irritation ? I used is clinical and my skin was never worse. Now I’m using fit glow (an organic brand that is sunflower oil based) and my skin has never been better. But you say oils are terrible for skin. I’m so confused ! I love your videos and I want to try skin medica or another brand you recommend but I’m just honestly super confused.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

I'm hoping that I can clarify this confusion. The only Is Clinical product that I've ever recommended is the eye serum. "organic" and "natural" may be misleading. Poison Ivy is "natural and "organic" so just keep that in mind. Oils are one of the worst things that you can put on your face. Check out my KZbin video on this subject for the sake of time. In an ideal world all products would be fragrance free but that is simply not possible. Even "fragrance free" is a fragrance (in fact, that was a question that comes up on our derm boards). Oils as a main ingredient is bad but its ok to have some oils listed on the inactive ingredients as long as its not the mail ingredient. Oils dilate pores, cause blackheads and cause textural irregularities. Sometimes skin can get irritated at first as its getting healthier after switching to medical grade. This occurs a lot with the ZO skin health line. Weak, dehydrated skin gets red and irritated but once you work thru that period the skin becomes stronger, more hydrated and tolerant. Skincare is A LOT like fitness. Think of it as skin fitness. When someone is out of shape they get sore the first few times at the gym but as they stick to it they build muscle, look better and eventually work out without being sore. What if that same person who was unfit refused to go back to the gym after being so sore the next day they couldn't walk. Same thing as fragrance. Its sad to not use a great skincare product because of something trivial like fragrance unless you have a legit allergy to it then that is a different story. Not using a powerful skincare product with health benefits bc of a fragrance is like saying I don't want to ever work out at the gym because the gym is cold and I might get sick and catch a cold. So instead you never work out to achieve optimal health. I'm trying to draw analogies bc this is a difficult topic to understand.

[@flowergirl8887]

unfortunally I am going to be unsubscribing from your channel.The fact that you think it is okay to have fragrance in products makes me question all of the other advise you have given. I think you are so hung up on so called medical grade skincare, that you don't' care if it has fragrance. even other Dermatologists recommend fragrance free products because fragrance can be irritating and cause inflammation which causes collagen loss. I wish you all the best.

[@Kayyy8585]

Youngr by Stefani Kappel MD I understand what you’re staying and that’s a great analogy because I’m a personal trainer so I get it , haha ! However, I used medical grade skincare for months and had way more blackheads and weirdness than when using my organic oil based fit glow products. I’ve been using fit glow for months now and my skin is gorgeous. I rarely if ever breakout. So how is it that you say oils are terrible for the skin? How about looking at skincare like diet - one diet works for one person and one diet might not, ya know ? Everyone’s skin micro biome is different. I would be willing to give medical grade skincare another try with the products you suggest but I’m a little weary because fragrance in fact does cause irritation for many many people including myself, as I have flare ups of mild rosacea when using anything with fragrance in it. There is no place for perfume on the skin ! There’s no point ! Like .... why ? And I just have a hard time reasoning with the idea that there is “Only one good way for every person”. It’s like saying everyone should be vegan. Or everyone should eat meat. The truth is everyBODY is different. Skin is no different in my opinion. Obviously my skin loves my organic sunflower oil based products, and I constantly get asked what I use on my skin. I love products so I really do want to try the ones you recommend and probably will eventually but what makes the products you recommend better than IS clinical ? A dermatologist told me that IS Clinical was the “best”. I used the cleansing complex and pro heal serum for months and it was not good.

[@Kayyy8585]

Also ! I just read the ingredients in one of your recommended hydrators (Alastin nectar) and it contains soybean oil. Soybean oil is pore clogging. Why is this used in this product if oils aren’t good for the skin ?

[@DrStefaniKappel]

rose I’m sorry you feel that way. Yes, in a perfect world every skincare product would be fragrance free. I agree with you 100%. However, avoiding all fragrance at the expense of really effective ingredients is like not going to the gym to work out because it’s air conditioned and you might catch a cold. So you miss out on all the benefits of a skincare line because of fragrance. I respect your opinion and am only here to help. I met with the formulaters if Alastin last week and there has not been one reported incidence of sensitivity to any of their products. Yet people using these products have improvement in their skin that is life changing. Plus they don’t have to wear make up...which has fragrance.

[@annemarieleopaldi3975]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DrStefaniKappel]

Thank you!

[@caseyconner5880]

Medical grade skincare means nothing. Its costly and has many added fragrance or essential oils in it that your skin does not need, stick to a basic moisturizer and a sunscreen. Good skin is all about how you are managing your life. Stress, sleep, exercise, healthy eating.

[@DrStefaniKappel]

+Casey Conner With all due respect you should be following a beauty blogger. Not a board certified dermatologist if that is what you believe. I’m here to share knowledge and educate. If you don’t want that then you’re entitled to your own beliefs. I see patients everyday who have had their skin transformed. Even followers who have never seen me in person but use the products I recommend on Instagram send before and afters with an improvement in in their skin. They can finally go without make up. Medical grade has technology that non-medical grade lacks. I see it every day and the transformation in people’s skin is proof itself. I’m a firm believer that a healthy lifestyle is also an important component to skin health which is why I made this video.

[@ErleenNada]

Do you need a Dr’s prescription to buy medical grade skin products?

[@TheBohemianStyle]

Great video!