Accutane is a highly effective way to get rid of acne, often for good, but it does come with a host of other skin-related side effects
Photo: Courtesy of the retailers For acne sufferers who haven’t seen results from over-the-counter or prescription topicals, the vitamin A derivative isotretinoin is pretty much a miracle drug. According to Yunyoung Claire Chang, a dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology, taking the medication — which is usually administered over the course of several months — “leads to reduction in oil production and shrinking of the oil glands.” Many patients find that their acne never returns.
$4 at Amazon Buy $3 at Ulta Beauty Buy Best cleansers for Accutane users CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser All of the dermatologists we spoke with advise Accutane users to steer clear of harsh and drying cleansers that strip the skin of its natural oils. To prevent further irritating dry skin, Chang says to “look for cleansers that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic.” She likes that CeraVe’s cleanser “contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid to add moisture to the skin.
$16 at Macy's Buy $16 at Sephora Buy Best facial moisturizers for Accutane users CeraVe Moisturizing Cream Recommended by Chang, Liu, and Moulton-Levy, CeraVe’s moisturizer is another solid pick that, like the cleanser, helps replenish ceramides in dry skin. As Chang says, “It is important to be religious with moisturizer use while on isotretinoin, reapplying multiple times per day,” and she notes that the CeraVe cream includes other hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
$22 for 4 at Amazon Buy $4 at Walmart Buy Best body moisturizers for Accutane users Aveeno Skin Relief Intense Moisture Repair Cream $11 “The best time to apply moisturizers is within three minutes of showering, when your skin absorbs the moisture the best,” says Chang. So after your brief, not-too-steamy shower, reach for hydrating creams like this one, which she calls a “rich, fragrance-free and noncomedogenic cream to help repair dry skin while on Accutane.
$32 at Amazon Buy $32 at Neiman Marcus Buy Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Fishman also likes this cult-favorite, K-beauty lip treatment, which she says is great for preventing water loss in the lips overnight.
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