Acne is an embarrassing problem. If you have spoken to your doctor and have chosen the Accutane route, you must know that it will not be easy. The benefits are amazing, but so are the side effects. This article, written after extensive research and various personal experiences of trial and error, is a guide that will try to help you minimize side effects as your skin gets rid of acne.
Steps
Method 1 of 1: Every Morning
Step 1. Wet your face with warm (not hot) water
Use a gentle cleanser for your skin - no exfoliants! Your skin is too fragile for these things. Good mild foamy cleansers you could use are Aveeno and Cetaphil.
Step 2. Use a face towel in circular motions to remove dead skin
Don't neglect your lips.
Step 3. Now wipe your face with cold water and detergent and rinse again with cold water
Step 4. Dry your skin with a light towel
Step 5. Use a good moisturizing lotion on your face and neck
Also for the moisturizing lotions Cetaphil and Aveeno are very good.
- Before going to bed, wash yourself again with the gentle cleanser to remove all the lotion.
- If your skin is very dry, you can use a stronger lotion or oil than those that absorb on their own. Aquaphor is good for very dry skin and Emu oil is light and comedogenic - it works perfectly!
Advice
- Lip balm is necessary. Blistex is good for when your lips are already chapped, while Vaseline to prevent it. Aquaphor is perfect for the lips and also for the inside of the nose if you are dry there too.
- Drink lots of water - Accutane dehydrates you.
- Take the Accutane pill with milk. Milk fat makes the medicine absorb better. Other foods with healthy fats, such as almond butter and avocados, are also fine.
- When using the towel, tap, 'DO NOT rub. You need to exfoliate when your skin is warm, wet and protected by a layer of cleanser.
- Contact lens wearers may suffer from dry eyes. It will be better to stock up on drops to moisturize your eyes.
- Try to follow a routine. The more you take care of your skin regularly, the more chances it will heal.
- Make sure you use clean towels. After use, wash them in soapy water before reusing them, otherwise the bacteria could spread.
- Make sure you spread moisturizing lotion and any type of foundation in the direction of the skin hair. Generally, this means doing it from the nose to the outside of the face.
