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Skin Care MUST Haves (as a derm girly)🧴
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items As a past dermatology MA and aspiring dermatology PA, here are my skin care recs just from working in derm🤗
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All these products are good for sensitive acne-prone skin.
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Love this! I use it once daily (at night) to help with my acne breakouts and prevent them. Salicylic acid ingredient is really helpful for that!
3.4oz Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser for Acne Prone Skin - La Roche-Posay
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I use this once daily. Very gentle,really good for sensitive skin. Makes my face feel clean without feeling dried out at the same time.
Vanicream Unscented Gentle Facial Cleanser - 8 fl oz
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I use this daily after washing my face. Doesn’t feel greasy or clog my pores. Also can use on body.
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Face & Body Moisturizer for Normal to Very Dry Skin, 16 oz
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Love this! Very gentle and makes my skin feel hydrated especially right before i apply makeup. Also good for people who suffer from redness and inflammation on the face (very soothing for it)
La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water Face Spray for Sensitive Skin - 5.1 fl oz
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Basically OTC version of tretinoin (but if you can get tretinoin). Really good for acne breakouts, acne scars, and just overall exfoliation of the skin. It is strong though, so start off using every other night and if still sensitive, apply a moistur...
Differin Acne Retinoid Face and Body Treatment Gel Adapalene 0.1%
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Doesn’t leave a white cast! Feels lightweight and not greasy. Also good for acne prone skin. A little pricey but worth it!
Face Sunscreen– EltaMD
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Cheaper size! I have this size and it honestly lasts me awhile.
Elta MD travel size cheaper!
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Good for acne breakouts especially if you can’t go to a dermatologist and get a prescription. I preferably use in the morning so make sure to wear sunscreen after application!
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% Cream for Redness and Blemish-Prone Skin - The Ordinary
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Another Azelaic acid OTC option. Preferably, I would use once daily in the morning but can use up to 2x daily as tolerated. So good for acne, scarring, redness, etc.
Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster
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So good! If you tend to breakout with most vitamin c serums, I would recommend trying this one! Helps with uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation. Not expensive either!
Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum - 1.2 fl oz
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Also a great vitamin C serum option! Not expensive either. Really good at fading dark spots and evening out skin tone.
RoC Revive + Glow Daily Serum with Vitamin C
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Great cleanser for sensitive skin. I also use it to take off makeup which it does pretty well. Doesn’t make my face feel dry after use.
CeraVe Daily Face Wash, Foaming Cleanser
Body Routine
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Very effective for keratosis pilaris and strawberry legs! Have to be consistent though. Let it sit on the skin while you wash your hair or shave.
Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
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Really good for back acne!
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash for Face, Chest and Back with 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
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Personally my favorite eos scent! So moisturizing especially if you put it on right after you shower!
eos Vanilla Cashmere
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So good for evening out skin tone! I use for my underarms and knees. Can also use for strawberry legs. I apply nightly. You can also use for the face but probably shouldn’t use if you’re already using a retinoid.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating and Brightening Daily Toner
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Really good for body acne, odor, and folliculitis! I use it in the shower and let it sit prior to my scented body wash. Really useful if you workout regularly!
CLn® SportWash – High-Performance Sport Body Wash