Back story:
I got prescribed accutane few years ago (during covid) of 10mg for 6 months and my skin cleared up really good. After stopping, acne slowly coming back again and I asked my dr if she can prescribe me again in short term duration. She did and i only had to take it about 3~4 months and it cleared up again.
Now and then, I get acne during hormonal changes or if i don’t really change my pillowcase (lol). I realized my skin is quite sensitive to more advanced skincare which resulted me having to use just basic skincare (yay i can save $$ more!)
I stopped using cleanser because I was away from my country and I couldn’t justify paying double the price when i was in overseas. I then went to get La Roche Posay cleanser (in blue tube, gel type, for sensitive skin) and I only noticed i got consistent breakouts from that cleanser after my man pointed it out! So i stopped using it completely and used it on my body (just to finish it).
My skincare is VERY simple now.
AM: wash face with water, rovectin toner, QV cream. (instree sunscreen when i go out)
PM: iunik oil cleanser (only when i wear makeup that day), rovectin toner, QV cream.
Recently added micelar water from Boots, using it when i needed to feel extra clean and fresh. It’s fragrance free & minimal ingredients!
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Note: I am been using rovectin toner, QV cream, Instree sunscreen and iunik oil cleanser for years now and not planning to change them at all. Its affordable and does the job very well.
I have also used tretinoin when i was on accutane and been using them for 2~3 years if im not mistaken. Stopped using it only because the tube was expired and i don’t wanna risk using expired acne treatment on my face.
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Now that my derm prescribed me tretinoin 0.05, i will slowly incorporate them in my PM routine, 2 times a week.
I’m very excited to start the journey again! Also knowing that its anti aging too
by isuhanas