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[Printesa]

Hello my lovely people Ok so had nhs dermatology appointment this afternoon,she was reluctant to give me the accutane,saying my skin was good until i took off my camouflage foundation (the wonders of make up lol!) then she saw what I was talking about,

I am starting the accutane on Thursday however I want to be extra prepared and just wanted to know what products you would recommend?

Is it ok to get a clinique comfort moisturizer or will it not be enough?

Any tips or tricks would be greatly appreciated thanks guys xoxoxo

[angel274]

You're going to need a good moisturizer, I used Pond's Dry Skin Cream while i was on accutane and it worked perfectly for me. I would wake up with red, peeling skin and all i had to do i put on the moisturirzer and my skin would look perfect. You're probably going to get back aches during your course so weight lifting is a big no-no. Also, chapstick.

[darling_]

Hi!

Just started Accutane (or Claravis) a little less than two weeks ago (will be two weeks this Thursday actually, hehe! We're so close!)

I didn't start seeing side effects until about a week into it... just started IB, so be prepared (althugh some people never get it).

Things you DEFINITELY need -- heavy duty lip balm! Aquaphor seems to be the lip moisturizer of choice here, but I also really like Carmex, Vaseline, and Neosporin Lip Therapy lip balms. The EOS ones aren't bad either, and also a few from Sephora are quite nice and tinted! xx

Also people seem to like Cetaphil cleansers and moisturizers for the skin. I'm using Aveeno at the moment since I prefer a foam cleanser but that's just me! I'm also using coconut oil as my moisturizer since my skin seems to agree with that more )

Also keep hydrated, make sure you eat your pills with food (what's your dosage?), don't take vitamins with Vitamin A (since Accutane is basically overdosing your body with Vitamin A), rest a lot, eat healthy foods, exercise, you know the drill!

Also, what kind of makeup do you use? I totally know what you mean about people thinking you have not bad skin... UNTIL THE MAKEUP COMES OFF! I can't wait for the day I don't need to wear ANYTHING on my skin! (funnily enough I just purchased foundation today. haha.) This is because I'm used to wearing oil-free and matte foundations since I usually have oily skin... but now Accutane is giving me weird dry/combo/oily skin so I switched to another foundation for drier skin.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Edited by darling_, 21 February 2012 - 03:59 PM.

[Printesa]

Hi!

Just started Accutane (or Claravis) a little less than two weeks ago (will be two weeks this Thursday actually, hehe! We're so close!)

I didn't start seeing side effects until about a week into it... just started IB, so be prepared (althugh some people never get it).

Things you DEFINITELY need -- heavy duty lip balm! Aquaphor seems to be the lip moisturizer of choice here, but I also really like Carmex, Vaseline, and Neosporin Lip Therapy lip balms. The EOS ones aren't bad either, and also a few from Sephora are quite nice and tinted! xx

Also people seem to like Cetaphil cleansers and moisturizers for the skin. I'm using Aveeno at the moment since I prefer a foam cleanser but that's just me! I'm also using coconut oil as my moisturizer since my skin seems to agree with that more )

Also keep hydrated, make sure you eat your pills with food (what's your dosage?), don't take vitamins with Vitamin A (since Accutane is basically overdosing your body with Vitamin A), rest a lot, eat healthy foods, exercise, you know the drill!

Also, what kind of makeup do you use? I totally know what you mean about people thinking you have not bad skin... UNTIL THE MAKEUP COMES OFF! I can't wait for the day I don't need to wear ANYTHING on my skin! (funnily enough I just purchased foundation today. haha.) This is because I'm used to wearing oil-free and matte foundations since I usually have oily skin... but now Accutane is giving me weird dry/combo/oily skin so I switched to another foundation for drier skin.

GOOD LUCK!!!

Thanks! I think im going to get some aquaphor for the lips and take a look at the cetaphil,may also take a look at eucerin too! I have some pure virgin coconut oil so I might use that too if its working for you?

Im dreading the initial breakout and im not a very lucky person so im pretty sure i will get the mother of all breakouts lol!

Im using Dermablend Corrective Foundation (it covers everything and never looks too heavy) i then set with mac invisible blot powder! Im not sure if and when Im going to change my foundation for a drier skin type as i got so used to just looking at oil free stuff! Might take a look at Bobbi Brown as they have some good ones for dry skins.

Keep me updated with accutane journey,we sound pretty much in the same boat xoxo

[lalaland90]

Definitely get aquaphor for your lips, I'm also using Vaseline Lip therapy which I love. Cetaphil moisturizer is definitely my favorite and the cetaphil gently skin cleanser. I also use Aveeno Active Naturals skin brightening daily scrub in the morning, its a very very gentle scrub that helps get rid of any dry skin.

[SavedByGrace1]

I use the CeraVe Cleanser and Moisturizer, and I haven't really had any issues keeping my skin hydrated. My lips are peeling so bad...I too use Aquaphor lip treatment...I'm currently interested in trying something else if that will help.

I am taking Fish Oil and Biotin, not too sure if they are making much of a difference yet though.