My Accutane Diary (skincare routine/mini make makeup routine)

[Redemption2012DUMC]

just started accutane 60mg any advice on a cleanser or somthing for a guy?

[Vocalist1993]

I hate using moisturizer. Will it damage my skin if I do not use moisturizer at all while on accutane? I am on week 15 of my accutane course and my acne is gone. But I just started using moisturizer to combat the dryness. I'm using coconut oil. Is that bad? Please help! I am deathly afraid of another break out!!!!!

[TheOREOswagger]

@Vocalist1993 yea you should always use mosturizer! It's good for your skin, and it fights dryness :)

[JEMM981]

FYI: When you're on Accutane you aren't supposed to use more than a sensitive skin cleanser and moisturizer that doesn't have Benzoyle Peroxide or salicylic acid. If you use too many products and exfoliants, it can scar your skin. Cetaphil is probably the best brand while you're on Accutane, even though it may not be your favorite, it's probably the best.

[x4gn3x]

DIY :use baby oil instead of mac oil ...its way better...take the botle of mac oil when you done and fill it with baby oil :)

[HeyGuysItsMikee]

@x4gn3x baby oil is pure mineral oil...mac cleanse off oil is more naturally derived and the oils actually do more things to your skin, whereas mineral oil does nothing except coat it and prevent things from getting in. it doesn't let your skin breathe.

[dcoachk]

hey greatings from ireland :D...i work in the factory that makes the jars for sudocrem and you wouldnt believe how much is shipped around the world litterly hundreds of thousands each week of every size jar so it must be good for something lol ever need a supply let me know :D

[RedTailedTuna]

I had a very bad reaction to Accutain in 1999 the doctor gave it to me and it caused me to become depressed and suicidal (I use to hold a hunting knife to my chest every night) After 120 days of this, where no one but myself knew. Then I found out about the side effects on the news. I'd rather have zits the to kill myself so I stopped taking that shit and I've been fine ever since.

[BluehaZe4010]

tip: You are not supposed to clean your face while on accutane. Only gentle cleasners are reccomended.

[singerlisa12]

@BluehaZe4010

i use cleansing milk because i puth on faundation buth while on accutane it feels like it burns a bit? i dont know how i can remove my foundation with something else....

[Kazuya611]

why is benzoyl peroxide horrible?

[melyssalovespink]

@Kazuya611 Caused a lot of dryness, redness and irritation for me. VERY bad to use while on accutane.

[xaralamb1]

@Kazuya611 i had a horrible allergic reaction to it.

[nourabella]

you're very pretty, and i think it's wonderful that you're sharing your skincare tips with us, but the video seemed to stray more towards a "look at all my cool, expensive make-up and stuff" curve towards the end.

[melyssalovespink]

@nourabella Sorry u feel that way. I get A LOT of requests wanting to know what makeup/products I use. I like watching videos like this and I know some others do too. I didn't make this channel to brag about my stuff or to become a beauty guru. I genuinely want to share my experiences and let other acne sufferers know they are not alone. 

[AlienNatNat]

I love sudocrem. I couldn't live without it. It's the only product that's really worked for me.

[melyssalovespink]

@AlienNatNat Glad to hear!

[xaralamb1]

@AlienNatNat good girl i have had acne all my life and sudocrem is the only cream that actually really helps.

[NYCxrunaway]

Holy wow you are not supposed to exfoliate AT ALL while on accutane =/

[melyssalovespink]

@NYCxrunaway I know. I did though and it worked for me. My skin of my face didn't get that dry so it was fine for me. I stopped using my clarasonic.

[mikolee]

Do you use sudocrem like a facemask and leave it on overnight? How long should you leave sudocrem on your face and how thick of a layer do you use?

Thanks any info would be great.

[mikolee]

Do you use sudocrem like a facemask and leave it on overnight? How long should you leave sudocrem on your face and how thick of a layer do you use?

Thanks any info would be great.

[melyssalovespink]

@mikolee I only used it on the affected areas. I usually leave it on overnight but have left it but leaving it on for a few hours might work too. I'm not sure if it matters how thick of layer u use. I normally use a pretty thing layer but make it thick enough that it is still opaque. If I have a really bad cut/cyst I might put it on a little thicker. Hope that helps!

[TBbucs121]

where can i buy sudocrem? i tried cvs, walmart, ect. please help

[melyssalovespink]

@TBbucs121 It's everywhere in Canada and the UK. You could check other pharmacies. Any diaper rash cream should work. Here r the ingredients: 15.25% Zinc Oxide 0.39% Benzyl alcohol 1.01% Benzyl Benzoate 0.15% Benzyl Cinnamate 4% Lanolin Also contains: Purified water Liquid Paraffin Waxes Sodium Benzoate Linalyl Acetate Propylene Glycol Citric Acid BHA Sorbitan Sesquioleate Lavender fragrance Hope that helps you find something similar : )

[bbershka9]

where do u have acne???im on roaccutane and today its my 53rd day:)

[melyssalovespink]

@bbershka9 On my face. Primarily my cheeks and jaw. I get bad cystic acne that scars. Good luck on your treatment...I'm having a hard time with it myself : (

[smilley4848]

what is exiema (spelling)? :)

[melyssalovespink]

@smilley4848 a sorta dry,red rash a lot of people get in dry cold weather.

[melyssalovespink]

@lilaseeblume Thanks. let me know how they work out!

[raechf]

P.S. Sudocrem is the best! Especially on those huge nodular/cysts etc and works overnight for me. Thanks for recommending it :)

[melyssalovespink]

@raechf I'm very pleased it has worked for u. it's definitely something I'll have on hand my entire life. I'll use it for minor cuts and stuff even if i dont have any more acne!

[MissFBH]

Thank you sharing these information with us. waiting for your make up videos :D

[melyssalovespink]

@MissFBH Thanks : )

[victor360360]

Apparently emu oil is good for the scarring, but I haven't used it so I wouldn't know. Also, I heard Vitamin E is good too.

[melyssalovespink]

Thanks. I've heard good things about both. I think I'll give emu oil a try.

[Saralovescats]

THanks for recommended the Kabuki brush. I went out and got one and I'm loving it!!! So much softer and less irritating than my pur minerals brush.

[melyssalovespink]

@Saralovescats Yay I'm glad u like it. Hopefully u had no troubles finding it.

[susu191068]

hi,

am i the only one who hates the nars sheer glow.i have it in mont blanc also.

bad luck for me.

greetings from germany!

[melyssalovespink]

@susu191068 I guess everyone is different. If u have a Sephora in Germany, u can ask for free samples and try out a lot of different ones! I HATED Nars sheer glow when i first got it and was like "wtf was everyone talking about it?". However, after a few days and some practice I LOVED it! MUfe HD is still wonderful too.

[susu191068]

unfortunately we have NO sephora in germany.but i often spend my vacation in the u.s.and then.....SHOPPING!!

[britneyspeaks]

Great video, thank you for posting this. you mentioned some great products. :)

[raechf]

I've only just started on Roaccutane (40mgs) and I'm on my 24th day, 1 month almost done :) I've been using Bio Oil on my face at night and in the morning, apparently it helps prevent and reduce scarring so I'm hoping that it works.

[melyssalovespink]

@raechf I've head bio oil works really well for some. let me know how it performs for u. yay to almost being done 1 mnth : )