Things I have been using while on Accutane

1) Face wash: 

I've been using the CETAPHIL cleanser for a month now. I use it 2x every day- every morning after I wake up and before I go to sleep.
Good points:                                                                
-gentle and non-irritable                                            
-leaves my skin feeling pretty clean                          
-no smell                                                                    
-does not strip my skin dry  
Bad points:

-does not remove my makeup properly even after double cleansing

-it does not really do anything for my spots (I don't think it has a big role in the improvement of my skin :/ )

Rating: 3/5 

2) Moisturiser:

Been using this AVEENO skin relief moisturising lotion with methanol for a month. I use it every time immediately after washing my face so moisture is locked in right away.
Good points:                                                                   
-does what it says :) keeps my skin                            
 moistourised throughout the day!                                
-not sticky                                                                    
-not oily at all
-cooling effect on my face
-reduces itchiness
-good to use as a base for makeup
-good amount of product
Bad points:
 -the smell is not that strong but not everyone's preference I guess (faint wheat+mint smell)

Rating: 5/5 !!

3) Spot treatment:

I have been using the EPIDUO GEL for more than 2 months. I put it on active spots or places where I feel like a spot is gonna come, every night after washing my face and moisturising.
Good points:                                                               
-dries active white head spots                                  
-decreases the size of cystic spots                            
-reduces redness                                                        
-quick results (~day after applying)                        
-contains both adapalene and benzoly peroxide      
 which are both very effective ingredients for          
 spot treatment                                                          
Bad points: 
-dryness causes flakiness
-PRESCRIPTION required (in the UK, unless you order online)
-pretty small container+product
-says you only need a pea size at a time -_- but I need more than that
-doesn't work well under makeup  
                                    
Rating: 4/5

4) Lip care (Dry lips!):

I have always loved using CARMEX lip balm for my dry lips. I have been using it for a very long time (on and off). At the moment I use it everyday before going to bed and in the morning after I wash and moisturise my face. If my lips feel dry during the day I put some more on.
Good points:                                                                      
-small size, so easy to travel with                                
-cheap to buy                                                                  
-works very well for long periods of time                    
-variety of flavours                                                        
-variety of packaging (sticks, pots or squeezies)
-has SPF 15 which is great
-good amount of product
Bad points:

-squeezy type melts in hot weather, so I recommend the sticks if you live in a hot country

-tingling sensation at first (may be painful to some, so try a small amount first)

Rating: 4.5/5

5) Sun protection:

I have been using TheFaceShop clean face oil free sun cream for about 6 months. The best sun cream I've used so far! It is a korean branded product so it is less available here in the UK :(( but you can order it online or if you live in Asia or a country where there are korean shops you can buy them there :)
Good points:                                                                      
-non sticky and non oily                                                  
-comes out white but after you put it on your face          
 it warms up and does not look white at all                    
-good to wear under makeup
-feels light
-nice clean smell
-contains tea tree oil and aloe vera gel
 (good for spots)
Bad points:
-kinda shows off my back heads more when I'm not wearing makeup with it
-kinda small sized

Rating: 4.5/5 

I am soon going to be trying out products to remove my acne scars so I am excited for that! I hope I helped, ask any questions if you want!!

Thanks for reading~ xxx

I am currently on accutane! My first month update :D

It has been exactly 30 days of 20mg Isotretinoin (accutane). I will be taking it for atleast 5 more months, so 6 months in total. So my skin still needs a lot of improving to do.

My skin progression

The last row of pics shows how my skin is at the moment.
Improvements:
-Much less raised, puss filled whiteheads
-Less redness and purple looking skin
-Less oily skin
-Less itchy
-Less painful as there are less of inflamed cystic spots

 Improvements still needed in: 
-few cystic spots on jaw line area
-few random, large spots
-black heads! They do come out easily but leave large pores...arrrrrgh

Side effects I have experienced so far:
-very dry and flaky lips
-still can get itchy at times
-when wearing makeup my skin around my mouth can get flaky, taking my makeup off -_-
-dry eyes especially when I'm wearing contact lens

I have not YET experienced the severely dry skin thank goodness as I orginally have very oily skin and I am very good with my moisturiser routine as well. But I think I will experience it after today because I am gonna start taking 2 capsules per day from tomorrow (as my doc has told me to).

BUT lets be positive! Although I still look like a red bearded person, its OK as long as I am still me and I know how lucky I am to be me. I am healthy and happy. If you have acne like me and thinking about taking accutane, I say why not give it a go!~ I know there are a few side effects that look off putting but if you follow the rules and believe that you are responsible enough to take this medication (no severe depression history, not going to fall pregnant, read all the precautions properly and understood them) then I think it will be worth it. If you're not sure, then follow my updates and you can use me as a guinea pig to see if I get good results! >_<

If you have questions let me knw!

Thanks for visiting my page! xxx