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Holy Grail Accutane Guide
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items Welcome to the comprehensive guide of Amazon products I've been using to survive Accutane. From head to toe I've written notes on how to use and why they are good additions to your routine :)
Sections
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Face Washes
Moisturizer
Sunscreens
Lip Dryness
Hair & Scalp
Body Lotions
Face Washes
This face wash is great when you need a little extra hydration boost.
La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Facial Cleanser - 13.5 fl oz: Noncomedogenic, Oil-Free, Paraben-Free, Suitable For All Skin Types
This is a good in-between face wash. It is a bit cheaper than La Roche but has more hydration than Vanicream.
CeraVe Hydrating Face Wash with Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin for Normal to Dry Skin - 12 fl oz
This is my favorite no-frills gentle cleansing face wash.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Unscented - 8 fl oz: Paraben-Free, Dye-Free, Hypoallergenic, Vegan
Moisturizer
This is a great lightweight moisturizer with ceramides for under makeup when your skin is dry (I do 2 layers with 5 mins drying time in-between)
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & Ceramides for Sensitive Skin - Unscented - 3 fl oz
This is my favorite thick moisturizer on Accutane. I use it day and night and it has not irritated my skin once!
Avene Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Skin Barrier Face Cream for Sensitive Skin - 3.3fl oz: Paraben-Free, Talcum-Free, Alcohol-Free
I can't say enough amazing things about Aquaphor. It is the staple product to not having dry, flakey Accutane skin! I use it on my lips, under my nose, under my eyes, etc. Literally anywhere and everywhere. (Aquaphor is what is known as an *occlusive...
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Skin Protectant and Moisturizer for Dry and Cracked Skin Unscented - 1.75oz: Hand and Body Lotions, Tube, Whole Body Use
Sunscreens
Although on the pricier side as well, this dermatologist recommended sunscreen is top tier and also gentle but effective for sensitive skin.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Facial Sunscreen 1.7 oz
This is a tinted version of the EltaMD. I have a lot of redness and PIE scars so it doesn't fully cover like a concealer or foundation, but it does a lot to even out the skin tone and make you look a bit brighter.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad Spectrum SPF 46 Tinted Face Sunscreen 1.7 oz
Lip Dryness
This lanolin chapstick from Lansinoh has healed my cracked dry lips. I do it as a mask before I go to sleep and I wake up with rejuvinated, baby soft lips!
Lansinoh Lanolin Lip Balm 2 Pack, 0.25oz
This Cortibalm is great for severely chapped lips or if your lips are cracking at the corners. And mixed with a bit of lanolin chapstick it is magical!
Dr. Dan's Cortibalm - Healing Lip Balm
You can never have too much Aquaphor! I love these for on the go lip hydration.
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment, 0.35oz, 2pk
Hair & Scalp
This is my go-to every day shampoo to bring a little life and hydration back to the scalp microbiome
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo, 19 Oz
On Accutane it is common to have some dry flakes on the scalp. This is NOT true dandruff! This shampoo has hydrating ingredients to help fix the dryness as well as an active ingredient to help get rid of the flakey parts coming off.
CeraVe Hydrating Anti Dandruff Shampoo 12oz
This scalp oil is great to use to help hydrate the scalp as well as minimize hair loss from taking Accutane. I use it once a week and I leave it in 4 hours before washing my hair.
Fable and Mane Hair Oil - HoliRoots Serum 1.8oz
It isn't just your scalp that gets dry- I eventually noticed my length and ends were feeling the effects as well. I use this oil on the length of my hair for the same 4 hours I do the scalp treatment before showering as a deep conditioner.
OGX Damage Remedy + Coconut Miracle Oil 3.3oz
This is my daily oil for the ends of my hair. It is lightweight enough not to be greasy but it goes a long way with keeping the ends nice and healthy.
VERB Ghost Oil - Weightless Hair Oil, Shine
This is a little extra but even when I wasn't using Accutane I loved to use this overnight treatment on my hair. It doesn't need to be washed out as it absorbs while you sleep and you wake up with soft, hydrated locks.
amika Dream Routine Overnight Hydrating Mask
Body Lotions
This is a body lotion I have been loving because it spreads so easy and gives me 24+ hours of hydration. I love to mix it with the coconut scented lotion to give it a bit of a scent,
Prequel Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream 2 Pack
On Accutane it isn't recommended to use many scented products as they can be irritating to the skin, but this coconut scented lotion gives me no irritation and has a delicious scent.
Nature Well Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil Cream 16oz 2pk
This is the thickest body moisturizer on this list but it is really deeply hydrating. If I want it to spread more smoothly I mix it with the prequel one as well.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+MAX Moisturizer
Dry Nose
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As I said in the moisturizers section, Aquaphor is great to use on the outside rim of your nose to prevent dryness and the dreaded Accutane nose bleed. Put some on a Q-tip and sweep it in circular motions at the opening of your nostrils.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Skin Protectant and Moisturizer for Dry and Cracked Skin Unscented - 1.75oz: Hand and Body Lotions, Tube, Whole Body Use
This is the no-drip saline spray I use morning and night to prevent the inside of my nose from getting too dry and bleeding.
Ayr Saline Nasal Gel No-Drip Nasal Spray with Aloe, 0.75 OZ
While this product isn't absolutely necessary, I have found it to be helpful in preventing dryness and nosebleeds while I sleep
LEVOIT 2.5L Top Fill Cool Mist Humidifier
Daily Supplements
Fish oil is a crucial supplement when you are on Accutane as the pills dry you out inside too which can cause joint issues. The fish oil helps to keep a little bit of that hydration and also helps your hair, skin, and nails be more healthy.
Sports Research Omega-3 Fish Oil 1250 - Triple Strength - 90 Softgels
Probiotics are great to take whether on Accutane or not. The gut microbiome is SO important to our skin and overall health. But specifically when on Accutane it is good to take one to help rebuild your good bacteria in your gut that the pills can mes...
Seed DS-01 Daily Synbiotic - Prebiotic & Probiotic, 60ct
If you paste and search "Studies on taking antihistamine with Accutane", you will see that there is some scientific evidence confirming that taking a non-drowsy antihistamine, like Claritin, in the first few months of treatment can help you avoid the...
Claritin Allergy Medicine 24-Hour Loratadine 100 Tabs
Accutane Makeup
This foundation is what I've been using on the days I just want more coverage and something that won't look cakey
Mont Blanc Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation - NARS | Ulta Beauty
On days I only want to spot conceal and brighten my under eyes, this Nars concealer has done the job and not left me looking patchy.
Vanilla Radiant Creamy Concealer - NARS | Ulta Beauty
I've been loving this mascara because it is to easy to remove with just water or micellar water so I'm not pulling and tugging on my fragile, sensitive skin.
Pitch Black Lash XTNDR Mascara - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty