My current skincare routine.

When my dermatologist prescribed my Accutane, she also recommended new products for me to try that would keep my skin in check. Needless to say, I am in love with the products she recommended.

Morning skincare routine:

• Alyria Clarifying Cleanser Oil Free: This cleanser is amazing! It's a gel cleanser that lathers beautifully to really cleanse your skin, I use about a quarter sized amount on my face with a facial brush. Not only does it clean, but it helps to break down the first layer of your epidermis to reveal the new, glowing skin underneath. Every time I step out of the shower, my skin is very radiant. Because this is such a deep cleaning cleanser, it does leave my face feeling a little tight afterward. Once I continue on with my skincare routine though, my skin jumps right back!

• Alyria Clarifying Astringent: In conjunction with the cleanser, this astringent is great for removing any leftover cleanser or oil that may still be on your face. I get about a quarter sized amount onto a cotton pad and apply it onto my face. It does sting a little bit the first couple of times that you use it, but as you continue to use this product, your skin will get used to it and the stinging will stop.

• La Roche Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Rehydration UVA/UVB Daily Protection SPF 30: Using the Accutane really made my skin a lot more sensitive to the sun. My dermatologist recommended that I use a sunscreen daily and she recommended this to me. It has intense moisturizing properties which helped to add moisture to my skin when it was so parched from the Accutane. Beware if you have oily skin, this product feels very heavy if you use any more then a pea sized amount.  
 

• Alyria Oil Free Mattifying Lotion: My nose produces a whole lot of oil whenever I am in contact with steam or am eating spicy foods. To keep the oil off of my face, I use this mattifying lotion. It claims to help keep your face matte for six hours by absorbing any excess sebum on the surface of your skin, and I truly believe in that. My dermatologist was raving about this! If you have oily skin, I highly recommend this to keep your oil at bay and it's great to wear under your foundation as well.

Evening skincare routine:

• Alyria Clarifying Cleanser Oil Free
• Tretinoin cream: Prescription only.

Get more information on Alyria products and where to purchase here: http://www.alyria-med.com/page.asp
You can find La Roche Posay at your local Shopper's Drug Mart or select dermatologist offices.

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