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Accutane Essentials: Must-Have Products for Skin and Body Care

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Ana
Curated products to support and protect your skin and body during your Accutane journey, ensuring comfort and care.
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Cleansers

While on accutane your skin will get dry so you need cleansers that won't dry it more.
 
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I use 2-3 pumps and massage into dry skin to melt away makeup, skincare and foundation.
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil 200ml
 
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This is a simple, gentle cleanser that doesn't strip your skin and that's very important. Helps you retain moisture.
Safe Me. Relief Moisture Cleansing Foam 150ml

Pimple patches

I use them to protect from bacteria.
 
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I love to leave these on even during the day to stop myself from picking at my skin.
Acne Pimple Master Patch

Moisturizers

You need to keep your skin moisturized.
 
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I apply this on my damp skin to lock in moisture. This is an amazing moisturizer.
ETUDE - Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream | YesStyle
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This is a bit thicker moisturiser that is perfect for dry patches. It helps with healing process of spots and reducing dark marks.
Soon Jung 10-Panthensoside Cica Balm

Sunscreen

Very important especially during your treatment because you are more sensitive to the sun.
 
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I apply this two finger lengths worth on my face and neck every day. Don't forget to reapply!
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun | YesStyle

Dry lips

Dry lips can be very annoying and painful but there is a solution.
 
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The only thing that saved my lips form cracking.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy Skin Protectant, Travel Size

Dry nose

Some people struggle with nose bleeds from dryness, but don't worry there are things that will help you prevent them.
 
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Helps you prevent nose bleeding. I apply it inside my nose before sleep.
Original Pure Petroleum Jelly
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Dry hair

Prevent sore and itchy scalp, dry ends and dandruff.
 
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I used this to oil my scalp before shower.
Desert Essence, 100% Pure Jojoba Oil, For Hair, Skin, and Scalp, 4 fl oz (118 ml)
 
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I recommend buying this in bigger size, because you will need a lot of it.
Thick Hair Conditioner - OUAI | Sephora

Dry skin

The most annoying thing about accutane for me was dry and itchy skin. These are the products that helped me.
 
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I used this on my eczema patches.
Eucerin Intensive Repair Lotion
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I use this on damp skin after the shower.
E45 Moisturising Lotion 500Ml
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