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'I'm a dermatologist with oily, sensitive, eczema-prone skin'
US Dermatologist and GIRL + HAIR founder Camille Howard-Verovic, MD, FAAD (aka @dermbeautydoc) became very familiar with treating skin conditions from an early age.
'I suppose my interest in dermatology sparked when I was that kid with eczema,' she says. 'No-one ever really explained why I had eczema. I remember being told to take cool baths and moisturise my skin.'
From that point on, she searched for solutions that would work for her sensitive, eczema-prone skin, and any other skin issues she was having. 'I would leave the doctors office so confused, thinking, that’s it...gentle soap, cool baths and moisturise?' Dr. Howard-Verovic recalls. Once she decided to go to medical school, and had a few dermatology rotations, she got to experience the full range of what she could specialise in as a dermatologist and how she could help patients with their own skin concerns.
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But because she has oily skin that is eczema-prone and sensitive, finding the right products for her own skin is a challenge. 'I have oily and resistant skin, resistant in the sense that I can't use most skincare products without having a terrible reaction,' Dr. Howard-Verovic explains.
On top of that, hyperpigmentation is a skin condition Dr. Howard-Verovic also struggles with and seeks to treat. 'My dark marks never quite go away,' she says. Her skincare routine is mostly ingredient-focused, with products she knows she can count on. 'I try to incorporate proven ingredients to help with hyperpigmentation, like azelaic acid,' says Dr. Howard-Verovic. The azelaic acid interacts with an enzyme that helps curb melanin production, she explains. Another key ingredient for her dark spot-fighting skincare regiment is Vitamin C, an important antioxidant for combatting hyperpigmentation.
Since she tends to have bad reactions to certain skincare products, Dr. Howard-Verovic has streamlined her beauty routine as much as possible. 'I’m a little anti-skin product hoarding,' she says, so she keeps her skincare routine (and bathroom cabinet setup) relatively simple, filling it with just a few effective products. Here's how Dr. Howard-Verovic treats her eczema-prone, sensitive skin and prevents hyperpigmentation from happening.
Each morning begins with a soothing cleanser.
'Every day I use a gentle, non-stripping cleanser: Cerave Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser. It has ceramides to nourish skin. I use this at night too to kick off my routine.'
Sometimes she goes with a more exfoliating cleanser.
'If I wake up with excess oil around my nose and chin, I tend to use Jacq's Healing Face Cleanser in the morning. It has papaya extract, which is a gentle fruit exfoliator.'
She always uses a heavy-duty moisturizer.
'I love Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 , especially in the winter. It has ceramides and lipids— all essential components of the skin barrier. I apply this at night too.'
Her top sunscreen pick is also calming for the skin.
'For everyday SPF, I love love Elta MD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 . It has niacinamide, which has great anti-inflammatory properties. And it contains lactic acid, a super gentle alpha hydroxy acid."
Every night, she smooths on a prebiotic serum.
'My go-to serum is Lancôme Advanced Genifique Face Serum, which has ingredients like hyaluronic acid and bifidus prebiotic. The hyaluronic acid is perfect for attracting moisture, and the bifidus prebiotic creates a harmonious bacteria flora on the skin surface.'
She also treats hyperpigmentation with a prescription Vitamin A compound.
'To tackle and prevent hyperpigmentation, I use a prescription: 0.1% tretinoin. It's a vitamin A compound, which helps the skin by increasing dermal elastic fibers, boosting collagen production, and decreasing hyperpigmentation.'
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