Lifestyle Dermatology & The Impacts of Stress, Diet and Exercise On Our Skin with Dr. Naana Boakye

#027 In this episode, Dr. Naana Baokye discusses her approach to Dermatology, which she terms “lifestyle dermatology”. She emphasizes the importance of considering lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep when addressing skin concerns. Dr. Baokye shares insights on how stress, exercise, diet, alcohol, smoking UV exposure, and hydration can impact the skin. She also debunks common acne myths and provides tips for treating acne, and the age old question: “can I stop using my acne products when my skin gets clear?”. Additionally, Dr. Baokye discusses her experience working with celebrity skincare lines and her upcoming skincare line launch. Key Takeaways: Lifestyle factors such as stress, UV light exposure, and hydration can significantly impact skin health. Acne requires patience and a consistent skincare regimen to see improvement, typically taking 3 to 6 months. Picking at acne can lead to scarring and delayed healing. Moisturizing the lips, body, and hair is essential for overall skin health. Dr. Boakye has worked on celebrity skincare lines, including products for melanin-rich skin tones, and is launching her own skincare line. About The Guest: Dr. Naana Boakye is a Board Certified Dermatologist with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in acne and melanated skin concerns and is known for her approach to dermatology, which she calls "lifestyle dermatology." Dr. Boakye focuses on the impact of lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and sleep on skin health. She is dedicated to educating her patients about how lifestyle choices can affect their skin and overall well-being. Want to build a skincare regimen from scratch? Get my skincare basics guide here: https://www.skinthusiast.com/virtual-... ——GET IN TOUCH WITH ME—— Questions? DM me on INSTAGRAM here:   / amykoberling   Follow my TIKTOK skin tips here: www.tiktok.com/@the_skinthusiast READ THE BLOG HERE: http://skinthusiast.com SHOP! : Shop my favorites: https://shopmy.us/theskinthusiast Shop my Amazon storefront: https://amzn.to/40fIScL 15% off Naturium with code AMYK15 : https://go.shopmy.us/p-2185370 25% off Skinstore with code AMY25: https://bit.ly/3DmFXVR 20% off Exclusive Beauty Club with code AMY: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1022347 15% off Dermstore with code AMY15: https://bit.ly/3JrToIc 15% off CurrentBody LED with code CBAMY: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1015302 $50 off Nutrafol hair nutraceutical here: https://bit.ly/3Dnw3ne 15% off Glamcor/Riki Loves Riki with code AMYK15: https://go.shopmy.us/p-1022358 More codes here: https://bit.ly/3Rk6dGv **Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission when you purchase via these links at no additional cost to you (thank you! It helps me keep things up and running)… As always I ONLY recommend products, goods and services that I stand behind and personally love and use.  **While I am a Dermatology provider, I’m not YOUR medical provider. This content is NOT medical advise. Please always consult with your medical provider.