#DermsHolyGrail: Dr. Zena Zoghbi

We’re back with another #DermsHolyGrail, this time featuring the lovely Dr. Zena, who practices at Columbia University Medical Center!

Don’t forget to check out all the other regimens that have been featured to get the inside scoop on what dermatologists actually use on their own skin.

Name: Zena Zoghbi, MD, FAAD (IG: thecuratorx)

Practice setting and job title: I am passionate about skin care education and teaching dermatologists in training. 

-Instructor of Clinical Dermatology, Columbia University Medical Center

-Attending Dermatologist, VA Medical Center in NYC

Skin type: Fitzpatrick 3, Combination, Mildly Sensitive

AM Regimen:

Cleanser: Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin 

Extras: SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic Serum (I store mine in the fridge)

Sunscreen:

– summer: EltaMD Oil-free UV Elements Tinted SPF 44 

– winter: Coola Organic SPF 30 Rosilliance BB+ cream (feels more moisturizing)

Foundation / Concealer: I don’t wear foundation every day but when I do it’s Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer

Eye concealer: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer (great coverage and doesn’t crease)

PM Regimen:

Makeup remover: Bioderma Micellar Water with reusable bamboo make-up remover pads (I love micellar water because it doesn’t feel greasy like many eye make-up removing solutions. And I don’t have to throw away make-up removing wipes because I use reusable bamboo pads)

Cleanser: Glytone Mild Cream Cleanser 

Wash with Clarisonic brush once/week for light exfoliation 

Toner: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% toning solution twice/week 

Extras (antioxidants, medicines, etc.):

Rx tretinoin 0.025% every other night for acne and anti-aging benefits

Then later with ZO Rozatrol Normalizing Serum nightly to keep my sensitive skin in check 

Moisturizer or Night Cream: 

SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore as a neck cream and eye cream 

#1 Favorite Can’t-Live-Without Skincare Product: My tinted mineral sunscreens! I love products that serve multiple purposes!

For acne breakouts: La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo as a spot treatment

Thank you Dr. Zena for sharing your skincare secrets with us! Follow her on Instagram @thecuratorrx.