Accutane: Update and My Favorite Products

As you may know if you read my blog post back in April, I am taking Claravis, a form of Accutane to hopefully get rid of my acne. I am very happy to let you know that it's working great! I only get the occasional pimple now, and it usually goes away the next day. I feel much more confident now, and I don't feel like I need to put makeup on to cover up my face. The only downside is some side effects. I recently went on vacation and had to try to stay out of the sun because I would get really bad sunburn if I didn't even though I was wearing sunscreen. Also, my skin has been really dry. These side effects are minor and they are totally worth dealing with if it means I may never have acne again. If you are taking Accutane, I have listed some great products below that have helped me survive the side effects. Some of these were recommended by my dermatologist, and others are products I have found on my own. Enjoy!

While on vacation, the salt water from the ocean and the sun really took a toll on my skin. I had patches of very dry skin. When I came back, my dermatologist recommended the CeraVe Mosturising Cream. It comes in a 16 ounce tub. This product is amazing. Within two applications, my skin was significantly better. It's an odorless, white lotion that blends into your skin really well. It doesn't leave my skin greasy at all. I will probably continue to use this even when I'm done with Accutane.

I always clean and moisturize my face in the morning and at night. I asked my dermatologist what he thought I should use. He recommended two CeraVe products. The first was their Hydrating Cleanser. It's for normal to dry skin and it's one of the best cleansers I have ever used. The second product is their Facial Mosturizing Lotion. This product comes in an AM and PM version. I use the night time one all the time because in my opinion it is better. The AM lotion includes sunscreen and makes my face look very greasy, while the PM lotion is more of a gel.

Finally, lip products are the most important for me. I get very dry and peeling lips while on Accutane. It's important for me to keep them healthy and moisturized. During the daytime, I love carrying my Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in the original kind, my Chapstick in candy cane (from Christmas, I can't let go of that holiday), and from Eucerin an Aquaphor Lip Repair. For overnight, I use Vaseline's Lip Therapy. This product is slightly to heavy in the daytime for my opinion. It's great overnight repair and my lips look great when I wake up in the morning. All of these products really help soothe the dryness of my lips and I would use them even if I was not on Accutane.

I hope that you liked this blog and that it helped you get an idea of my skincare products whether you are on Accutane or not. I know most of the products are CeraVe, but that is because they are an amazing brand with great products. Keep on the lookout for a blog about my August Ipsy bag and reviews of the products. I wanted to do it earlier, but as my Ipsy bag is very late and has not arrived yet, I sadly have to wait.I hope you are having a great week and if you are going back to school next week like me, good luck on your first day!

Jordan Marie