Clearly, this post is loooong overdue, since I'm almost done my 5th month ( :-o !!!!!)
I also deeply apologize for the poor quality of the photos. I couldn't find my camera, so I resorted to using my iphone 5s.
Accutane has been doing wonders for my skin. While it has its wonderful-amazing-heaven-sent-beautiful effects it also has its negative-hell-sent ones. As I have mentioned before it is VERY drying. VERY VERY drying. I cannot stress that enough. 80% of the time my insides feel like it's being gradually dried out hence my constant need for water. My dehydration can be clearly seen through my skin--it's DRY af. What sucks is that it's ALREADY SENSITIVE but at the same time DRY.
I introduce you a routine thats been working for me so far -- based on the method: trial and error (;_;)
STARTING OFF WITH CLEANSERS - Since I still wear foundation which are medium to full coverage I was on the hunt for gentle cleansers that will remove it all at once--not leaving my face dry since it is already DRY.
I discovered (1) Boscia's makeup-breakup cool cleansing oil and yes it works and it is amazing. It removes my foundation and eyemake up. What's amazing about it is that it doesn't burn nor does it tingle--and it does its job.
However, since I am not 100% sure that's my foundation's completely removed - I do double-cleansing - which leads to (2)Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser - love this stuff. Very gentle on the skin and removes any remnants of makeup. Also, this is my go-to-cleanser (I use this in the morning or on the days where I do not wear makeup).
And of course, On the days where I just feel icky and unclean(?) after and
(1)and
(2)I use my holy grail / lifesaver
(3)Bioderma sensibio makeup remover - this cleanser is for that assurance I guess? Like to assure that my skin is definitely clean (no makeup or dirt whatsoever).
MOISTURIZERS 1 - Now this is the CRUCIAL step / part of my routine--without these babies I feel like a dried up prune.
(4.1)Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream - This is the first time I have ever used a cream on my face. I have always used moisturizing LOTIONS but never creams. Creams have a more heavier consistency therefore it is VERY moisturizing. If I wasn't on accutane I'm 100% certain that this would break me out. Anyways, this cream REALLY helped with the dryness. I use this right after I pat my face dry.
(4.2)Kiehl's Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream - Reason why it's 4.2 is because I use this cream ONLY when I feel super duper dry. The problem with this is that it's NOT GENTLE (or at least based on my experience). I remember applying this cream on a dry patch and it stung like crazy, whereas when I applied the Cetaphil one, it did not sting. So now I only apply it on parts where there are no dry patches (or I use it in combination with the Cetaphil)
(5)Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly - This one's a given lol. It's vaseline. Now I don't apply this on my face-I apply it near my eyes since it get's reaaallly dry there (and was also recommended by my dermatologist)
MOISTURIZERS 2 - LIPS AND EYES
(6)Kiehl's Creamy Eye Treatment w/ Avocado - I only got this because of the many positive reviews online. I really did not want to buy the full container - I wanted a sample but unfortunately the "ran out" of samples from where I bought it. I was super desperate because the area around my eyes was really dry and was bothering me. Honestly, it's just your average eye cream and it may have also caused a few of the tiny bumps under my eyes.
(7)Blistex DCT (Daily Conditioning Treatment) SPF 20 - After buying numerous lip balms/moisturizers, this was definitely the best / effective one. This stuff works and it has SPF! The only downside to this is that I need to use my fingers to get the product and to apply on my lips. Other than that, I love this.
The area around my eyes is still very dry and I'm still on the hunt for moisturizers / products that actually work and are gentle.
STAY SWEET x
