Spiro cleared my skin, but now I'm flaky! What's your fave moisturizer with SPF?

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I've been on 200 mg Spiro (for acne + mild hirsutism) for about 11 months. my skin is 100% clear, but very dry and flaky. I've always had dry skin, but I feel that the Spiro has made it a little worse.

I've tried different moisturizers.... I used to use Neutrogena Healthy Defense with SPF 30, and currently I'm using Aveeno Ultra-Calming with SPF 15. I'm curious what moisturizers you guys like best and why.

Also, do you recommend any other products (scrubs, masks, etc.) to help my flaky skin?

Thanks for the help!
 
Purpose moisturizer by Johnson & Johnson, or ask your pharmacist to order you DML facial moisturizer. St. Ives scrub is good in the shower once or twice a week to buff off flakes.
 
I will try shea butter. I'm currently on spiro and have been on it for about 3 months now. My skin has improved but I still get acne, hopefully it will clear after. For the dryness, shea butter has helped so much.
 
I use Dove Deep moisture face wash, as well as their Deep Moisture Face lotion during the winter. Some how I manage to have acne AND dry skin in winter time! But I like it, it make my skin soft and dosn't cause breakouts to worsen
 
Hey Tiggerbuddy,

when did you start noticing a change when you were on the spiro. I'm on 100mg/day. I started taking it with an antibotic and my skin cleared in like 3 weeks. But since I stopped the antibotic the acne is slowly coming back.
 
It took about 3 months to start seeing consistent results. Hang in there!!! Maybe try to stay on your antibiotic for a couple more months to get you through the waiting period. Good luck!
 
My son and I both use Clean and Clear oil free Oxygenating Ultra light moisturizer. It works great! It's not thick or greasy and it won't make you break out.
 
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