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Accutane Survival Kit!
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items I recently started Accutane, and it has been an interesting journey to say the least.
Here are some products that are helping me get through as unscathed as possible.
Note: everyone's bodies are different, so your mileage may vary.
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Moisturize me!!
Inside your body!
Things that help
Moisturize me!!
Accutane strips your body of moisture - I went from feeling oily all the time to feeling like a little raisin after just a month.
This stuff has been a lifesaver. I moisturize with something a little lighter on my face right out of the shower, then...
NIVEA Creme Body, Face and Hand Moisturizing Cream, 13.5 Oz Jar
Another very basic product, but she's a life saver!
I put her on my lips, "slug" my face with her before bed, put her on minor scrapes ans cuts (and healing acne) etc.
Aquaphor works best over moisturizer to lock in the hydration.
Aquaphor® Healing Ointment 1.75oz | Multi-Purpose
Believe me, I've been trying a huge range of lip balm and chapstick. The aquaphor and Burt's Bees brands are my favorites so far!
Protip: put the Nivea moisturizer on your lips, then cover with the aquaphor before bed. It helps immensely with the ...
Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment with Shea Butter, 0.35 fl oz, 2 Pack
I've spent so much money trying to find the right moisturizer for my mature, acne prone skin, and I always come back to this one.
She's affordable, easy and reliable, all the things a moisturizer should be.
8.0 oz Daily Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
I try to keep my skin care simple and affordable, but this is one thing that's worth every penny. I put this on in the morning, after my Cerave moisturizer. I wait for it to soak in, then spread a thin layer of this over my skin.
It's soothing and ...
345 Relief Cream - Dr. Althea | Ulta Beauty
Inside your body!
Ok, a very unsexy side effect of Accutane is that it strips your body of moisture - everywhere.
It's important to eat a high fiber diet and drink a TON of water. These capsules absolutely help when the diet and water plan need a little boost to kee...
Kirkland Signature Psyllium Fiber, 720 Capsules
Fortunately, always loved the taste of prunes and normally ate one or two a day.
These days I'm putting away three to five. The Costco ones are an affordable way to get more fiber in your diet.
Kirkland Signature, Sunsweet Whole Dried Plums, 3.5 lbs
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor! Talk to your doctor before taking any medication, particularly when you're on something as intense as Accutane!
That being said, my doctor encouraged me to start taking this daily to help combat some of the inflammatio...
Zyrtec 24 Hour Allergy Medicine Tablets, 10 mg Cetirizine HCl Antihistamine, 60 Count
I've been an Oats Overnighter since before my Accutane journey, but they've been a godsend right now.
I was never a breakfast person, but once I started eating these, I was sold. They give you a boost of protien and fiber first thing in the morning...
Oats Overnight
Again, everyone is different so talk to your doctor before adding any meds or supplements to your diet!
That being said, my doc has me take two fish oil capsules each time I take my Accutane. Accutane is fat soluble, which means it dissolves best in...
Fish Oil 1000 mg Softgels
I keep cans of water in my car for emergencies! Especially, right now when I feel constantly thirsty, the thought of ending up somewhere with no water is stressful.
I've tried keeping bottled water in my car, but it tastes so gross after just a few ...
Open Water | Still Canned Water
Things that help
Drinking water is a MUST! This half gallon water holder is a fixture on my desk. I fill her up in the morning and try to have her empty by lunch. Then I fill her up again!
50 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug
Between the Accutane, fiber, fish oil and other meds I take, I have a lot of pills to keep track of. Using a pill organizer has made it so much easier to make sure I take my meds on time.
The Accutane blister packs are so hard to get into and open,...
Weekly XL AM PM Pill Organizer
Sometimes, despite my best efforts, I'll wake up with dry, flakey skin. This microfiber towel is amazing at gently removing the flakes without rubbing my skin raw.
I'm usually not a fan of microfiber, but ive tried cotton washcloths for this, and un...
Reusable Makeup Remover Towel