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Accutane Survival Items
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Jacely Garcia
Have you started your Accutane Journey and don't know where to start? Do not panic! These products have saved me while being on my journey. It's a learning process with a new side effect every day. I am also trying to stay as hydrated as possible.
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SPF
 
Health Supplements
 
Hair Needs

Lip Items

Being on Accutane your skin is so DRY. The worst part is your lips! These two babies have been on my lips since week one.

 
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Holy Grail Lip product! It may be weird viewing a “nipple cream” product but trust the process. This product has saved my dry and cracked lips.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
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After my skincare, I apply it at bed time to keep my lips as soft as possible.
Phyto-Glow Lip Mask - Naturium | Ulta Beauty
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SPF

 
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This is the perfect SPF spray for when you have to be on the go and wearing makeup outside.
Suntouchable All Set for Sun SPF 45 - e.l.f. Cosmetics | Ulta Beauty
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Do not make the same mistake as me and wear an oil based anything outside! Especially on Accutane, my lips got sunburned but this has been a good choice for protection.
Mint PLAY Lip Shield SPF 30 Sunscreen Lip Balm - Supergoop! | Ulta Beauty
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Always wear your SPF
RESIST Youth-Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 - Paula's Choice | Sephora
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This is such a good sunscreen option and so hydrating on the dry skin.
Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance Lotion Sunscreen - SPF 50 - 8oz
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Health Supplements

 
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This will help with dryness and is good for the joints.
Nature Made Burp Less Ultra Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplements 1000mg Supplement Softgels - 150ct
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This is good for reducing inflammation and purging.
Nature Made Vitamin E 180mg (400 IU) dl-Alpha for Antioxidant Support Softgels - 100ct
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Protect that liver!
Swanson Full Spectrum Milk Thistle, Helps Support Overall Liver Health, 500 mg (100 Capsules)
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Studies have shown that taking an antihistamine while on Accutane decreases the purging.
Zyrtec Adult Hives Relief Treatment Cetirizine Tablet - 30ct
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Hair Needs

 
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I use this twice a week! With my hair thinning it is a must!
Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Strengthening Hair Oil - 2 fl oz
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Using this side by side my Rosemary Oil.
Difeel Biotin Hair Oil - 2.5 fl oz
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The shampoo that is helping my dry scalp. It is the worst side effect and it gets so itchy. This shampoo is used twice a week.
Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole, Clean Fresh Scent - 7 fl oz
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