I am currently 3 months into surviving Accutane(Isotretinoin), I did some research before starting, but with some trials of what worked best these are the products that have been keeping me the most comfortable in my journey.
Keep in mind that Accuta...
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Lip savers
Favorite hair products
Face essentials
Body essentials
Supplements
Lip savers
you will literally need this for all over!
-I use it on my lips
-I use this over my face moisturizers to really seal in the moisture.
- I even use this inside my nose to prevent dryness and avoid nosebleeds(yeah you read that right)- if you know you...
Aquaphor
This is an absolute life saver to avoid super dry cracked lips. I found that it almost works too well and my lips were so smooth I reduced how frequently I use it since I don’t like the lack of texture on my lips when I use it too much.
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-Keeps your lips moisturized even better than chapstick
-gives a cute glossy look.
-A little goes a long way so it lasts a while.
-Plus it smells amazing.
-it’s a bit pricey but so worth it
Lip Butter Balm, Vanilla
Favorite hair products
I love this conditioner paired with their deep moisturizing shampoo.(I have fine, straight hair)
- this leaves my hair feeling hydrated and healthy
- doesn’t make my hair feel weighed down
- doesn’t make my hair look or feel greasy
-This is perfect for everyday sun protection.
-you can easily reapply as needed.
-It is also great to use on the kids if you also have a toddler that refuses to wear a hat.
-The small bottle makes for convenient travel.
-I love this brand since t...
Scalp & Hair Mist SPF 30
-I love how hydrated and healthy my hair feels with this shampoo. )I have fine,straight hair)
-this doesn’t weigh it down
- this doesn’t leave it looking or feeling greasy.
Raw Shea Butter Deep Moisturizing Shampoo 13 oz
Face essentials
Gentle and moisturizing with ingredients that are safe to use while on accutane
Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face Wash
I use this for all over!
-I use it on my lips
-I use it over my face moisturizers to seal them in
-It’s also amazing to help heal cuts, acne and other wounds
- great option for the kids if you run out of diaper rash cream.
Aquaphor
-A nice thick moisturizer
-leaves your skin hydrated
-doesn’t leave you feeling greasy
-has ingredients that are safe to use while on accutane
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
With accutane the sun literally hurts and to avoid ending up looking like a lobster a higher SPF is required.
-This is the highest SPF on the market that I have found that isn’t sunblock.
-I personally put this on top of my ordinary moisturizer and...
Ultra Sheer ® Oil-Free Face Serum With Vitamin E SPF 60+
I love this for reapplying sunblock throughout the day
-it’s just small enough that it’s convenient to carry around with you in your purse, bag or pocket if you have larger pockets.
- has ingredients that are safe for the whole family
- a little pr...
Original SPF 45 Sunscreen Face Mist
Body essentials
This stuff is amazing. I get the original scent
- the spray bottle makes for easy application and is convenient for travel. -I use this throughout the day to stay moisturized.
-An added benefit to the original scent specifically is that bugs seem to...
Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil Spray by Avon
I use this all over my body on top of my lotion to really keep my skin soft and moisturized.
-I generally do this 2x a day, I mostly shower at night so after my shower I dry off, apply my lotion and then apply this shower gel oil on top, I repeat th...
Equate Moisture Care Cocoa Divine Body Oil Gel, 6.8 fl oz, Compare to ...
I love how thick this lotion is.
-It leaves you moisturized but not greasy.
-They have a variety of scents and all of them smell amazing
-plus it’s very affordable
eos Body Care Collection | Lotion, Shave Cream & More
Supplements
-I really like how affordable this brand is
- this brand is good quality
- they do 3rd party testing to ensure quality.
-I like that this brand doesn’t give the fish oil burps like other brands
Omega-3 Fish Oil, Molecularly Distilled Softgels
A possible side effect of accutane is joint pain, to avoid possibly having this issue I have added this joint support supplement.
-I love how affordable these are compared to some brands
-they are a good quality brand
-they do 3rd party testing to ...