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Accutane Survival Guide

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After two rounds of accutane i'm somewhat of an expert i fear. maybe you're just starting maybe you're already dry and confused and looking for answers. I GOT YOU
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Hair

Your body will not be making oil, that means your hair too, fun for not having to wash but not fun for literally everything else. 

 
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i know that scalp is itchy.
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for Scalp
 
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this had its fifteen minutes but deserves more. its protein so be careful with how often you're using it but it really is a dream for brittle ass accutane hair
Elizavecca CER-100 Collagen Hair Protein 100ml
 
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She smells good she's crazy hydrating she's on sale a lot as a duo so..
All Soft Duo: Shampoo & Conditioner | For Dry Hair
 
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they really do help unfortunately
Slip® - Anti Aging. Anti Sleep Crease. Anti Bed Head.™

Eyes

Dry eyes and styes are VERY COMMON ON ACCUTANE!! THESE HELP

 
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literally kept one in the bathroom one in my purse and one on my nightstand. everyone forgets about the eyes. do NOT neglect the eyes.
Systane® ULTRA Lubricant Eye Drops
 
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bc of the severe dry eye i got from accutane i got HELLA STYES!! NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT THE STYES!! hypochlorus acid is the hot acid rn so there are probably lots of other alternatives but i genuinely owe my mental health to this spray bc who wants t...
OCuSOFT HypoChlor Eyelid Spray
 
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i know what it says. but just use it on your lashes. get a soft makeup brush and go to town. i cannot stress enough how much it helped
Eyelash Extension Cleanser Concentrate 3.4 fl oz/ 100 ml
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Joints

it wasn't til my second round that i noticed any joint pain but its nice to be prepared. you should be eating more fats anyway when on accutane!!

 
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fat helps alot with accutane absorption and omega 3's are nice for the joints anyway
Ovega-3® 500mg Plant-Based Omega-3
 
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JOINT MOBILITY BABE!!
Natrol Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM - 90 Tabs
 
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I still take these daily. do they help? no idea. but they taste good and collagen good so
Korean Pomegranate Marine Collagen Jelly

Skin

Dry Skin and accutane are a match made in hell.

 
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There are many cream cleansers but I always trust Paula and she's ALWAYS having sales. Get the big boy and you're set for a while.
SKIN RECOVERY Softening Cream Cleanser
 
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I RAN THROUGH THESE LIKE TOMB RAIDER. everywhere. i put this everywhere after a shower or facewash. especially on your LIPS? HELLO.
RESIST Advanced Replenishing Toner with Hyaluronic Acid
 
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slugging was kind of a life saver during this time and i kept the little squeezy tube in my purse instead of lip balm.
Healing Ointment for Very Dry, Chafed & Cracked Skin
 
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I still get eczema on my hands in the winter time so this has never left my side. i work on the computer so i need something not too goopy but goopy enough to help. this helps
Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream
 
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I am on my like… 5/6 bottle of this. sometimes when i was on accutane i wanted something with a little sud action BUT NON STRIPPING!! she's it. i feel cleansed and not stripped even a little bit. today she is my daily driver
Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser: Cleanser For Sensitive Skin
 
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IF YALL DONT START PUTTING SUNSCREEN ON YOUR BODY??? this is always on sale and it gives you such a slutty little skin sheen. WEAR BODY SUNSCREEN FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS GOOD
Beach Defense® Spray Sunscreen SPF 70