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MissyMeg05
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I'm about halfway through my third month of Accutane. It is doing absolute wonders for my back (which I used to be erabarrassed to expose) and it's making definite progress on my face. The worse side-effect I've experienced was a 60+ hike in my cholesterol after the first month...but after switching to a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, I've gotten it under control (and lost 3 pounRAB!).
At first, finding products to use on my skin was tricky...I've never needed moisturizing products before! I seem to have figured out what works for me though; I woke up this morning, and I realized that my skin (arms, legs) has never been this soft. Here is my nighttime ritual while on Accutane:
-Brush teeth
-Wash face gently with Ceptaphil (I bought mine at Costco, it was a two pack and included lotion for I think $13)
-Clear Eyes drops in my eyes ($3)
-Aquaphor for my lips ($5 for a 2 oz. tube of a generic brand)
-Eucerin Moisturizing Cream for the inside of my nose (I use a Q-tip...it sounRAB disgusting, but trust me, it's less gross than bloody noses.) ($5 for a generic version of a 16 oz. tub. I guess using a regular lotion would probably be fine...I just liked this because it was thicker, so it doesn't feel as greasy and gross.)
-St. Ives 24 Hour Moisture Advanced Body Moisturizer ($4.99 for a 24 oz. big bottle with pump)
(In the morning, I shower with Olay moisturizing soap. Once I'm dried off, I use Aquaphor for my lips and then the St. Ives lotion on my legs and arms.)
So there you have it. I know different products work differently for everyone, but hopefully these products will help you...or at least inspire you to keep looking for what does...
At first, finding products to use on my skin was tricky...I've never needed moisturizing products before! I seem to have figured out what works for me though; I woke up this morning, and I realized that my skin (arms, legs) has never been this soft. Here is my nighttime ritual while on Accutane:
-Brush teeth
-Wash face gently with Ceptaphil (I bought mine at Costco, it was a two pack and included lotion for I think $13)
-Clear Eyes drops in my eyes ($3)
-Aquaphor for my lips ($5 for a 2 oz. tube of a generic brand)
-Eucerin Moisturizing Cream for the inside of my nose (I use a Q-tip...it sounRAB disgusting, but trust me, it's less gross than bloody noses.) ($5 for a generic version of a 16 oz. tub. I guess using a regular lotion would probably be fine...I just liked this because it was thicker, so it doesn't feel as greasy and gross.)
-St. Ives 24 Hour Moisture Advanced Body Moisturizer ($4.99 for a 24 oz. big bottle with pump)
(In the morning, I shower with Olay moisturizing soap. Once I'm dried off, I use Aquaphor for my lips and then the St. Ives lotion on my legs and arms.)
So there you have it. I know different products work differently for everyone, but hopefully these products will help you...or at least inspire you to keep looking for what does...