If you know anybody getting on Accutane or if you’re still on it. Use Mary Kay emollient night cream. It’s like pink Vaseline. You’ll never have a dry lip while on Accutane.
me too!! i tried loads of lip balms and the best one for me was the Lanolips original 101 balm. everyone’s different but hope this could help someone out!
Vaseline was recommended to me by my dermatologist when I was on accutane. Vaseline is the best Product for your lips. Keep putting it on every few hours.
You can't. I always carried blistix in my pocket. My lips were darkened for at least 1 year after I was done with the treatment. My lips had a dark ring around them that looked like I used a colored pencil to draw it on.
I was on accutane for six months and all you need to know is moisturise moisturise moisturise! My sister didn't suffer with dryness as much as me but it really dried out my entire body and I used to have combination oily skin before and now my skin is dry dehydrated. Also make sure you stay out of the sun and wear factor 50 even if you're not in the sun for very long. I hope it works well for you because it completely cured mine and mine was completely covering my face badly because mine was genetic. Good luck!!!
Grace, the outer layer of the Little Moons is “mochi” which is made from pounded rice, it’s a Japanese thing. Also, don’t feel the need to defend your decisions, as you always say....”you do you girl!!!”
I totally understand how you feels Grace, I have eczema and I relate to that ‘everyday feels different’ thing. Skin issues can really dampen your confidence, it’s really hard to explain to people who don’t have the same issues.
I HATE eczema, it's awful feeling like what covers your whole body can just suddenly turn against you based on differing factors such as foods, allergens, allergy days. During Fall I have this thing where if I scratch the itchy skin around my eyes my whole face swells up and I have to go to urgent care and get 2 shots to bring it back down. I heard once that irritated skin means an overwhelmed liver and immune system, so sometimes I take a liver cleanse supplement.
Jenn's Corner awww I’m sorry you have to deal with this crap too! It’s so frustrating because it’s so temperamental. I’m still in search of a solution. I hope we all find one 🙏🏽
Accutane was the best decision I ever made. It was such an amazing feeling looking in the mirror and not wanting to cry and being able to touch my face without it hurting or bleeding.
Hey! I hope this doesn’t seem like a silly question, but why is accutine controversial and what are the side effects? Luckily I don’t have acne so don’t really know about it. However, I couldn’t agree more with what you said about it effecting people’s mental heath. This is probably sounding silly but I would say I’m lucky and have fairly nice skin, but when I get spots, they are pretty bad. And it really does have a negative impact on me and I don’t want to see anyone or go out! And it really does show that things like acne really do effect people!
@@JaneD559 Just google the side effects. They are pretty insane for an acne medication. I remember some youtuber taking it and he claimed it made him bald. Which could've been falsely correlated but if it's true then idk if that's a good trade off lol.
@@JaneD559 for a start, a number of people on it have taken their lives within a very short time of being on it. Two young women recently in the paper. It can cause long term issues, that you have still have decades later. It also doesn't even work for some people.
@@JaneD559 I've never looked into the side effects seriously, as I never needed to take it, but part of the issue is that it alters your hormones. Sometimes it can have dramatic effects, sometimes not, but often when people come off it their skin problems return/dry skin issues replace them.
@@JaneD559 the only time I ever wanted to commit suicide was on Accutane, it’s fucking horrific. I had to take 4 capsules a day for 3 months, I’ve never found ANYONE who had to take that many a day, I still don’t know why I had such a high dose, my acne wasn’t as bad as Grace’s. If you’re female, they make you take a pregnancy test before each month of capsules, it causes severe facial abnormalities in foetuses & you HAVE to abort if you become pregnant the entire time you’re taking it & 6 months to a year after you’ve stopped taking it. If you don’t have lip balm on constantly, your lips crack & bleed everywhere, I also had to use artificial eyedrops because it feels like your eyes are shrivelling up 😂 My acne also came straight back a month after I stopped taking it, because it turns out I have PCOS, so I’m on other tablets for that now, Accutane absolutely wasn’t worth it for me & I hope I don’t get any issues cropping up later in life because of it
Everyone has their own battles, no battle is more important than someone else’s. You hang in there! You are so awesome for sharing this. You probably have helped many and given encouragement to so many people!
I did accutane for 6 or 8 months and my lips, oh brother, my lips. I tried EVERYTHING that all the you tubers recommended: Taylor Wynn’s advice was the only advice that worked. Forget all the others, Aquaphor changed my life. Cerave was not strong enough. I’m finished acccutane and I still use aquaphor it is so wonderful
My husband and I adopted a 14-year-old rescue cat 2 1/2 years ago. Ella my love she passed away a week ago Sunday. So I know how you feel bless your heart.
I'm so sorry you feel the need to defend the decision :( you have to do what's right for you, meds have nasty side effects all the time but if it helps you it's worth it and only you can make that decision for yourself. Wishing you all the best on this
Totally random but lansinoh HPA lanolin nipple cream is the BEST for chapped lips 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I’m a midwife lol and if u think about it it treats extremely sore cracked dry nipples. You seriously won’t look back!
I definitely second this! I live in Canada and it gets extremely dry and cold in the winter. The lansinoh nipple cream is honestly the only thing that has ever worked for my lips. I put on whatever lip balm I want to use or a facial oil and then I lock it in with that nipple cream. Works SO well, and its cheap for A LOT of it so that's a bonus!
I suffer from atopic eczema and recently had a flare up on my lips and HPA Lanolin is the only thing that moisturises them without aggravating them further. I will definitely keep using it as my every day lip balm.
In South Africa we have bepanthen, it’s also nipple cream and yes, it’s the only thing that works for me!! Even after being on roaccutane I still use it every day. Life saver
I stopped taking accutane a little over a month ago. (Was on them for nine months.) I also had many tell me not to start, cause of the side effects. BUT you never know, how you react on them before you try them. I only had REALLY dry lips and then I started getting dry skin after month 7. I am very happy I didn't get scared of people telling me not to start. Cause man... I was sad about my skin!!
@@susy4511 Cause my skin looked really good - My dermatologist ask me four times if I wanted to stop, cause of the side effects, but I said no, cause my skin still had some issues.
spf recommedation for your face: la roche posay!! I use the anti-imperfections spf 50 one every day and it helps with acne marks and has never broken me out. They sell it in boots but it is a lil pricey but worth it imo
I’ve struggled with acne and I’ve always found it so inspiring the way that you never try to cover up your spots. It shows so much confidence and I think you’re a positive example for so many young women. Nonetheless, I am glad that you are doing what is going to make you feel better about yourself and taking the time to document it for us.
i really appreciate you talking about your skin, i needed to hear that someone else feels the same way about it, like it’s such a small thing but it affects you so much! love you Grace, hope this works for you :))
I've never struggled with acne, but I've definitely dealt with other insecurities with my skin and body (like everyone else haha) but I learned that you should always do what feels right for your body and don't listen to others who want to tell you what you should do, because its your body and you're the one who has to live with it, not them. So do what makes you feel happy and health in your own skin!! Everyone is different and unique and that's what makes this world so beautiful! :)
I’m 21 and a half and still have acne on my face and back. When I was 18 I decided no more make up, I don’t want to cover up everyday. I feel beautiful bare faced now and don’t care that people can see my acne. I LOVE that grace does this too
Oh, same! It usually doesn’t bother me as much but today was just one of those days where it really got to me 🥲 How is your skin doing now, a year later?
Lansinoh is a life saver! It’s pure lanolin and technically for breastfeeding people but it’s literally the only thing that saved my eczema ridden lips. Also for sun screen, I highly recommend a Japanese brand (Biore) you can normally get them on amazon. I’ve tried a ton of european sun screens that are ‘light and weightless’ but nothing ever compares to Japanese sun screens bc people there wear them daily instead of the sun screen formulations europeans normally wear for summer. I swear it’s worth all the money.
Also the Hado Labo brand is great. Atm I'm using one of the spf's by South Korean brand Missha and my face tolerates this without acne or a flare up of fungal acne.
You know it's funny when you've been focussed on your pimples I've always noticed in vids that your skin around your cheeks is soft and baby smooth. You actually have beautiful skin. Once you get some of those pimples that are bothering you sorted you will feel much better. I always tend to find that people with oily acne prone skin retain a lot of suppleness and a glow that is quite youthful. It's unfortunate that breakouts can get in the way. I have struggled with hormonal acne on my chin now and again too. Wish you all the best of luck on your skincare journey.
Aaawww Grace, acne isn’t a small thing at all. I’ve been through it, (62 years old in a fortnight) and it turns your World upside down. You’ll get through it though, and it’s really nothing to do with what you eat hun. Love you loads. xx
I haven't personally tried accutane, but a few other UA-camrs I watch have. Taylor Wynn on UA-cam has a whole playlist on her accutane journey. And she's sworn by the CeraVe moisturizing cream + rosehip oil (the ordinary has a nice affordable one!). + spf spf spf Hope any of that helps! Good luck Grace ♥️♥️
I was going to say the same thing but abt Taylor R lol well at least if Grace has trouble she knows the 2 Taylor's to goto 😊 But i really hope everything goes smoothly w Accutane n it helps! 💜💜
also try Hailey O - but basically face oil (id start with the ordinary rosehip oil) twice a day. and moisturiser! cereve or cetaphil are normally recommended by derms. plus lip balms - start a collection.
My twin sister was prescribed accutane a couple years ago to treat acne and it really helped her. She has such clear skin now and she was so happy with the results and said its worth dealing with the nasty side-effects. The main thing for her was dry skin and scalp, she would get cracks a corners of her lips, her deramtologist recommended O'Keeffe's Lip Repair lip balm. THIS LIP BALM IS LIFE CHANGING. It helps so much with cracked lips for her and so I to tried it (just to use as my every day lip balm), it's inexpensive as has such a lovely non heavy feel on your lips. I really recommend you try it while taking accutane. I also want to say I cherish watching your videos, they help me read after a long day at uni (I study dentistry) and it is so great that you seek out publicly about your skin issues and about the true causes and treatments associated with acne. Good luck with your accutane journey, I wish you all the best (and glowing skin) x
@@ehname1 wtf?? That was one of the FIRST things they told me! I suffered bad with it, the only time I’ve ever thought about killing myself was on that & it didn’t even work for me
I took Acutane and it changed my life. You will be amazed when it’s all over how beautiful your skin is. You won’t even care to wear makeup anymore. I felt liberated. Drink a lot of water. A lot of water 💦
I didn’t put any moisturizer on my face. The point is to let the skin dry out the pores. I did put lip balm on my lips and vasaline in my nose with cotton swab and I used a saline nasal spray to keep nostrils moist. I did lotion up my body except my face. I constantly drank water and I swear it wasn’t enough because my big toenail on my left foot fell off because the skin underneath got too dry. Crazy right? Luckily it grew back 100% but took a whole year (I have very long toenail beds). Stay out of the sun like you are allergic to it. Go out early morning and late evening when sun is going down otherwise cover up.
I’ve been on accutane 4 times since I was 18, and the final round has (touch wood) seemed to work. I finished about 2 years ago now which is the longest I’ve gone without needing accutane. The dry skin was the worst part. My lips were red raw. The only thing that really worked for me was the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. Just keep applying, don’t pick and try to drink loads of water. The good thing about dry skin is my hair dried out so I only needed to wash once a week, if that! The Weleda original skin food is also a really good thick moisturiser I used on my face at night. Lush also do a lovely rose tonic water that I would spritz on my face whenever it felt sore. It’s really cooling and soothing. Hope it goes well!
He was kicked out he didn't just move out. The family bbq ended very sourly with Jesse attacking grace she locked herself away in her room until he left he's no Saint.
i use CeraVe (the P.M. one for morning and night), and then EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 as sunscreen everyday, and they are both so good! I struggle with acne too, but this always worked for me!!
I used to be on accutane and it was AMAZING! I know there are some scary side effects but the only one I had was dry skin, other than that I didn't notice a difference at all so try not to worry as you might be totally fine. It works so quickly and like permanently, I did not get spots at all afterwards. For my dry lips honestly I just used straight face moisturiser right onto my lips, couldn't find a lip balm that did the job. Also I know what you mean about discussing how acne impacts you mentally, I often felt like I was being silly but it is really hard. I worked from home at the time but I would try to arrange for any errands/appointments to all be done on the same day so I literally could leave the house as little as possible. It is really hard, but I'm super glad you're on that pill, good luck!
yesss grace!! after years of struggling with acne and antibiotics doing nothing for me i went on accutane last christmas for a year and it honestly changed my life!! i didn't get too many side effects but my lips were painfully dry so keep them moisturised and all should be good!! hope it works for you legend
A bit on the late side lol but I just finished my course of accutane (and I'm SO happy I took it, and can totally relate to the frustration about people's comments telling you not to eat the weirdest things lol 🙄) but what was a LIFESAVER for me was the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour skin protectant cream for dry lips! I almost cried when I lost it one time lol. Good luck, hope it works for you!!
Would just like to say, i had severe acne and honestly accutane was the best thing i ever did, nothing else worked, and my skin has never looked so good ever!!! Definitely worth it, regardless of what people say its well worth it and the side effects dont necessarily affect everyone... I noticed i developed depression, but there are ways to manage that worst case scenario. Also very important!! Moisturise and always have lip blam wit you every where you go! You will definitely need it!!
Hi Grace, I've been following you for years and never commented, but this video really struck a chord! I've now been off accutane for exactly two years. It's a tough old journey - but I can promise you it is so, so worth it. The biggest side effect for me was deffo the dry lips/dry skin and also aches in my back. For lips I recommend 'Blistex MedPlus' - it comes in a blue pot and it's a LIFESAVER. I still use it now two years later. Also, E45 intense recovery moisturiser (it's got a red lid) SAVED my actual skin. Just stick with the accutane - the first two/three months are the hardest (it deffo gets worse before it gets better), but it gets easier.. ooooh, and take progress pictures!!!! It's so nice to look back on them and see how far you've come. Sending lots of love xx
It's the best thing I've ever done. I still get the odd spot but it's been over 10 years and it's never come back. I didn't get side effects apart from extremely dry lips and hair but it's manageable xx💖
Just want to thank you so so much for being out there about your skin and showing it anyway without covering it up for all this time. When I was your age I had cystic acne covering my entire face to the point where I couldn't leave the house without "covering it up;" though it was so damn bad it just looked like a bad spackle job. I would sometimes wear makeup overnight because I felt so down about it and couldn't stand to wake up and look at it. I know, ridiculous. But you confronting it honestly and not covering it up was empowering to my younger self even now that it's far better (though the scars remain) and I'm far older. It helped me come to terms with it if that makes sense? I think you're lovely and honest and open and you have shown your struggle with it but have also shown your viewers that how one looks has no bearing on who one is as a person or how one should be/is valued in the world. Thanks, Grace. You are a role model for so many.
Grack! You're doing great! You need to do what works for you! I'm sure you've thought it through and consulted your dermatologist. Anyone who watches your channel knows how thorough you are. I'm wishing you the BEST of luck on your accutane journey! ❤️ Stay safe, punk! XOXO.
i started accutane at age 13 because i suffered with acne on my face, back and chest. i struggled with the side effects effect of dryness i used epaderm on my lips and it was a life saver. wish you the best of luck on your journey x
I finished accutane in June and was on it for almost a year and it changed my life! I didn’t have that many side effects mainly just dry skin and really dry lips. Vaseline was my best friend and I went through so much of it, for my face (and other patches of dry skin that popped up on my arms and legs) I used Epiderm at first. Then when I wanted to use a lighter moisturiser I started using Cetaphil. I would also recommend not using any soaps/cleansers on your face while you’re taking it I literally just used warm water and a face cloth. Good luck and I hope it works as well for you as well! Xx
Put lots of aquaphor on your lips every night and go to home bargains for dry eye drops. My eyes used to be so dry when I woke up it was unreal. Keep the eye drops next to your bed so you can put them on as soon as you wake up as it’s difficult to even open your eyes they get so dry.
Congratulations! I hope it's a swift and thorough result for you 💕 I took generic and it worked for me. I do have pitting/scarring but no break outs. I was required to do monthly blood tests to check my organs for damage but I had no negative side effects.
I was on acutane a few years ago, I had hard deep cystic spots all over my face and I could barely wash my face because it was so painful. I could only manage four months of acutane as the symptoms were so bad for me, I became really depressed and angry and I'd cry all the time. That said, this is the best wonder drug. All of my painful cyst spots went away and now a few years later my skin is no longer dry, im back to oily/combo skin and I still get the odd spot on my chin but no where near as bad as what I used to have. I get the odd one now instead of a face full. It is such a journey on Acutane but I know what its like having bad acne so I wish you well! I hope it all goes by for you really well and you don't have any bad symptoms or anything! good luck! x
I really like the La Roche Posay face sun cream, comes in a cute little bottle and very light weight liquid that sinks in quickly. Apparently the Glossier one is very good too but harder to come by x
@@sophiesworld9749 I haven't actually bought a better one yet, but it's on my to do list. I'm very picky when it comes to creams on my face so I always have to research for ages.
@@redwineandagingerale I always make sure to see what Caroline Hirons has said about a product before putting it in my basket, that woman is a skincare Goddess! x
Careful of your eyes. I took Accutane in early trials in NYC in the 80s. What I didn't know then was that it's hard on the eyes. I've been a glaucoma suspect since shortly after finishing the program. It'll make your skin very dry, but it'll eventually go back to normal. Accutane does work.
Good luck Grace. Did it 20 years back. Brutal but worth it. I also had the nose thing. I got used to sticking a salve up the schnoz. It helped.. That Maltesers cake looked awesome 😀😀😀
I used to have severe acne for years and it genuinely made me so depressed. It’s currently the clearest it has been since I was 7 (I’m 23). Sending you good vibes!!
I used to have those bad days when I had my acne. You are allowed to express how you’re feeling, don’t feel that it’s minor compared to other things in the world. Your feelings are totally valid and your mental health is super important too!! 💕
I was on accutane for 8 months and all I can say is get your self a very good moisturiser, lip balm and something that helps with scaring(Most people get a rush of cystic acne that will leave scars) good luck with your journey sending lots of support and love:) ALSO! Look into Korean suncreams please!!! they are literally the best ones on the market:D
I was on accutane for 8 months last year and have only had a handful of tiny spots since I stopped in January! Ceravae hydrating facial cleanser is really good, as are all of their moisturisers. It's so important to keep your lips hydrated as they can get SO DRY! Would recommend the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour intensive lip repair balm and also Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm (there is a lip balm version but the actual skin balm is SO good for lips too and comes in a bigger bottle!). I found my eyes became a bit dry too so used eye drops in the mornings/evenings which really helped. Also SUN CREAM SUN CREAM SUN CREAM. Super important - I used factor 50+ because your skin will be super sensitive to the sun (not just your face - all over). Good luck with your accutane journey!
i was on accutane and had to stop after 4 months because it was ruining my intestines. it cleared me up but my acne came back in a milder form on my forehead about 6 months later. everyone is different. just stay ahead of it and you’ll do fine!!! love u grack
I was on Accutane its fine but it gets worse before it gets better also after you are done on Accutane if your skin scarred hyram had a video with products that get rid of them and they really help ok bye bye
I was on this a few years ago and was honestly the best thing I ever did! I know everybody is different and will react differently, but as someone who did struggle badly with mental health problems I actually got no negative mental side effects. The pros outweighed the cons so much and the only uncomfortable side effect I got was really dry lips, but there are special lip balms you can order that really help to make it more tolerable. 3 Years on and I have never got acne since, my skin is now the perfect combination between oily and dry and the colouration is perfect ( Before it was super red and discoloured and awfully scarred)- I could not recommend this more, I am SO SO happy for you!
This was a life changer for my son....he didn't get particularly dry so we never need a moisturizer. His lips got a little chapped and we just used chapstick! Good luck!
@@meursaultscourtroom8886 oh makes sense, I was worried because I always hear these skin professionals and dermatologists talking about how important it is to moisturise your skin even if it’s really oily and specially while using acne treatments etc. But I guess everyone is different and I’m happy for your sons skin improvement
I watched this video when you first posted it, now I’m rewatching to read the comments and relisten to how you felt. I’m starting it in 6 weeks and I cannot wait to get clear skin!!! I’ve been waiting 15 years for this!
one of the side effects my friend had when she was on accutane was, she was always sad. she always told me that she doesn’t even want to shower or shave and always in an upset mood. I hope this doesn’t happen to you (sorry for my english!)
Tuesday’s are my favorite day of the week as well!! Has been since I was young because my mom worked nights and I would never see her, but she had every Tuesday off and that was our day💕🙌🏼 love you Grace!
I had to take accutane twice, 4 years apart but don’t regret it at all, best thing ever! definitely invest in a good chapstick and keep it on you ALWAYS
Hey I did it for almost a full year, that was 4 years ago and I still have pretty bad facial acne now. Do you recommend doing it the second time? And how long did you have to stay on it the second time?
bonnie d I would definitely recommend a second time , I had relatively bad acne the first time I started , but I was very young and wasn’t on it for long enough , and so it came back 10x worse ( it was horrible ) and it helped so so much!❤️
I too tried EVERYTHING before Accutane and I've been on it for 8 months now. Some of the side effects are gnarly but aside from that, it's really been working for me - shockingly because nothing else has. Also I recommend Vaseline (whether straight up Vaseline or the lip balm kind) for your lips and Cetaphil moisturizer/face cleanser for sensitive skin (if it's available in the UK). Oh also - use a little Vaseline or ointment on a Q-tip in your nose to help stop dryness/bleeding.
going on accurate was the best decision i ever made! I recommend using Aquaphor for your lips and (sounds weird) but the insides of your nose. layer a thick mask over your lips at night and they won’t be as dry in the morning
Purito Centella Green Level Unscented SPF 50+ is so good. No white cast and soaks in so easily. Wear sunscreen even if you’re not going outside bc the accurate makes your skin incredibly sensitive. Good luck on your journey, Grace!
The BEST part of accutane for me was my hair literally did not get greasy. I would wash it just for hygiene purposes but it really never looked like it needed it. But my eyes/lips were sooo dry.
acne sucks man and i so know how you feel. but you’ve can do it grace! keep pushing through and know that you look beautiful already. your confidence with acne has really helped me so much mentally and has been such a good example of not letting my appearance affect me. it really helps to continuously remind myself that my confidence is not in myself but it God’s faithfulness. so relieving!
I thought about going on Accutane but I just feel terrified 😂 and now my skin has cleared up anyways since I tried to balance my hormones with a healthier diet and stress management.. But of course you can never say for sure if that was the thing that cleared it I think managing stress is key though
I was on Acutane for about a year and a half with Acne Conglobata. Make sure you find a lip balm that has Neosporin (a antibacterial med that helps you heal) in it. My lips dried out so bad they would crack and bleed within the hour if I didn’t have my lip balm. Also as others have said, if you must go outside try to protect yourself as much as possible to protect your skin! Acutane sunburns are no joke! I also had some hair loss but nothing major. We are all here for you! For some people, including myself, Acutane can bring on depression like symptoms within the first few weeks. Make sure you talk to someone and understand that what you are feeling isn’t real and will go away with time. Feel free to message me with any questions! I’ve been through the acne ringer ❤️ I have also been diagnosed with dairy protein sensitivity and auto immune problems, once we had those under control it was a lot “easier” to control the flares of acne as well, so I wonder if that’s connected at all. Good luck to you, we are with you! ❤️
Glad to hear you're finally on accutane meds.. Interested to hear how you are getting on with it xx don't feel obliged to explain yourself to anyone Grace. It's your decision sweetie x😘 Aww sad to see you so down about your acne but credit you for your honesty... It is not a small issue if it affects your mh Never compare to other people or things. Your feelings are valid and maybe upset you just as much as something else upsets another person.... We all are different and going through our own struggles but nobody is better or worse off. I'm glad you talked about it and your mh Also glad you find the running helpful and that the medication works for you because having insecurity about appearance is really horrible. I can relate ❤️❤️❤️
Something I found really helped my self-esteem when I had a lot of acne on my forehead was getting a fringe. I know fringes can be bad for spots if they get all greasy and gross, but I took good care of it, and had a bit of an 'out of sight and out of mind' situation going on (unfortunately I don't have the ability to grow a beard, or I probably would have when the chin was an issue, but you can't have it all!) Best of luck with the treatment, Grace, hope it all goes well!
Like so many comments said, you literally can't moisturize enough!!! I was on it for almost a year and my lips were drier than the Sahara desert and I had trouble finding a good lip balm that worked. Neutrogena repair nose and lip balm did wonders for me. Hope this helps and good luck on your Accutane journey :)
i have just started a new antibiotics for acne after trying A LOT of different ones, and if this doesn’t do anything after 6 months i am going on accutane as well :)
Antibiotics or accutane are not the answer to acne. It is an internal problem that needs to be addressed, whether stress, sugar or sleep. Please please dont ever turn to accutane, it will destroy your skin and take a hell of a long time to recover, your skin is a delicate PH balance and medication will throw it right off. Please dont
Ollie Clark i understand that lots of people don’t want to turn to these methods but really i have tried everything, including cutting out sugar, and my whole face was still red and inflamed and painful. It may not be the right method for everyone but i think it is helping me :)
@@yasmin-ahmad can I suggest using NIOD / The Ordinary products? They are some of most effective products out there and worked wonders on me (my parents are both dermatologists!) In particular, Sanskirt Sarponin as an exfoliator, Mastic Must as a pore closer, Flavalone Mud as a weekly mask, Surface Hydration as a moisturiser and any good cleanser such as Lush Ultrabland or a mushroom soap. They are some of the best products out there and arent cheap, but you almost certainly will see a difference unless your acne is caused by an allergy or repeated stress or sleep impairment :))
I was on accutane for a while after nothing else worked. It took a while but it thankfully got rid of my acne so it’s definitely worth doing as long as you know all the side effects. Keep hydrated and keep your lips and face moisturised. It’s 110% worth it in the end. Good luck 😃
Just started accutane myself exactly 3 weeks ago today so i'm looking forward to seeing what similarities/ differences we experience! And I know exactly what you mean about acne affecting your mental health and how it can change to day to day, but hopefully in a few months time it won't be something you will ever have to worry about again! Although it may seem like such a minor issue to others it's impossible for anyone to ever fully comprehend how you feel and how it affects you unless you've experienced it yourself. Don't ever, even for a second believe that you shouldn't talk about how it affects you just because it may not be as bad as other people, and keep being you! much love and good luck in your accutane journey looking forward to seeing how it goes xxx
I was on accutane for about 5 months and although they made me feel a little bit rubbish and my lips, hands and face very dry, it was defo worth it. Also another benefit was that I only had to wash my hair 2 times a week cause there was no oils and in my scalp😂 The doctors and nurses will help you through this process as well as it is a massive deal. Just be honest with them throughout the process. I’m so happy that I did this, it has genuinely changed my life. I completely feel you when at the start you say you feel defensive when talking about it though✌🏼✌🏼
My doctor shocked me when he said my acne had nothing to do with my diet or how much sugar I ate 😂it’s so common for people to assume that’s the cause! I totally get feeling down about acne, but you’ll get through! x
Omg mine too!! I thought it was only my dermatologist who thought this. When I told him I had cut out diary and sugar etc from my diet he laughed and said I’m missing out as it has nothing to do with acne! 😂
Hi! This is the best idea, it changed my life. I ended my 6 month course of roacutane 2 months ago. I was on 50mg for the majority of the time, the best lip balm is Elizabeth Arden 8hour cream or blistex! Paw paw is also great. Moisturisers you want completey fragrance free, I used Roche posay intense moisture and it worked amazingly. A good hydrating face mask for every other night to sleep in is the best (and they last ages). Also get eye drops as your eyes can get incredibly dry. Good luck! You’ll be fine!!! They say it’s worse than it is.
Wow, this comments section is gold - all the sunscreen reccos! You're a doll, Grace. Spots don't change that, but I know how big of a deal skin issues can be (rosacea here, still trying to find what works!), so I really hope Accutane works for you! A good friend used it years ago and it totally turned his skin around.
i was on it for 6 months a couple of years ago, and i would recommend getting the cerave moisturizing cleanser and their moisturizing creams as well, as those were the only ones that didn't make my skin burn. i would recommend the decubal lips and dry spots balm for your lips, best one i've ever tried, and i wish i knew about it when i was on accutane. i would also recommend moisturizing your entire body after you shower, because it's not only the skin on your face that dries out. i really hope it works for you, and that you won't have horrible side effects! i personally suffered with a lot of side effects, but it was all worth it in the end
I haven't watched the video yet, but I want to share something I learned through my experience taking Accutane. You have probably read that Accutane can disrupt the gut microbiome. Given that you already have a dairy allergy/sensitivity, you probably already have a somewhat compromised gut (this is usually the cause of allergies/sensitivities). Please work a naturopath who can work with you to make sure you keep your microbiome balanced with the appropriate probiotics (this is not guesswork - you need to be tested for strain deficiencies). A dermatologist will know NONE of this. Accutane was very helpful to me, but I wish there would have been more information on this back when I took it 20 years ago. I might have avoided some massive health issues I developed thanks to a compromised microbiome (which have since been corrected thanks to a naturopath). Best of luck to you!! I know how incredibly frustrating skin issues are, and I hope that this gives you the results you want!! P.S. Lansinoh really is awesome. Used it while breastfeeding and it was a life saver!
Hi Grace! That feeling you were describing with acne is so true, I’ve dealt with acne for quite some time and these days it’s kind of under control, let’s say. But that’s exactly what you were trying to describe, just feeling down and all. I love that you are talking about this and know that you’re not alone in this! Although I think you look quite confident with your skin anyway and believe me, your confidence conceals your acne completely ! I think you look great with and without it! I’m happy for you that you decided to go on accutane, not an easy choice but you’ll feel great when this is over 😊
You should watch Hyram to learn ab skin care! I’ve been obsessed with him and I am addicted to his specialist reacts series but he has a lot of educational vids about what products you should use for what
AAAAAA I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!! I went on it in 2018 and it was so so SO worth it. like it boosted my confidence SOOOOOO much!!!!!! the dryness was ongoing whilst i was on it but completely manageable. i used a cotton bud and put vaseline in my nostrils to stop them cracking/bleeding (keeping tissues on you in case of that is defo a good idea), keep an army of extra strength lip balms on you at all times (i personally used blistex cold sore cream - never got cold sores, but it helped with skin around my mouth cracking, i also used carmex and o'keeffes lip repair balm) and a good hand cream! the best one i came across was flexitol hand balm, which i used on my face too! of course the side effects affect everyone differently but still, i feel like it's good to share this kinda stuff you find out anyway!
It made me sad that you felt you had to justify your decision about your body, as people on the internet can be so judgmental. I'm a clinical pharmacist, and I understand how big of a decision isotretinoin is, and I hope it goes really well for you.
Am I the only one that thinks the overalls (dungarees?) and white shirt are cute?! Especially with like rolled cuff knee or shorts length overalls! Or a skort style overall with the white shirt!?! SO CUTE! And hair curled or in a big loose braid! 😍 You are beautiful inside and out, Grace ❤ You could pull it off!
mostly the only thing that bothered me on accutane was the LIPS !!keep moisturising them girl :)
If you know anybody getting on Accutane or if you’re still on it. Use Mary Kay emollient night cream. It’s like pink Vaseline. You’ll never have a dry lip while on Accutane.
@@chefevilee9566 MK is a pyramid scheme =|
me too!! i tried loads of lip balms and the best one for me was the Lanolips original 101 balm. everyone’s different but hope this could help someone out!
Vaseline was recommended to me by my dermatologist when I was on accutane. Vaseline is the best
Product for your lips. Keep putting it on every few hours.
You can't. I always carried blistix in my pocket. My lips were darkened for at least 1 year after I was done with the treatment. My lips had a dark ring around them that looked like I used a colored pencil to draw it on.
I was on accutane for six months and all you need to know is moisturise moisturise moisturise! My sister didn't suffer with dryness as much as me but it really dried out my entire body and I used to have combination oily skin before and now my skin is dry dehydrated. Also make sure you stay out of the sun and wear factor 50 even if you're not in the sun for very long. I hope it works well for you because it completely cured mine and mine was completely covering my face badly because mine was genetic. Good luck!!!
fr my ex used to get so many nosebleeds because of accutane, she had to put straight up vaseline in her nose
@@frekf yeah I used to get nosebleeds at exactly 3am most nights 😂
What mosituzer would you recommend while on accutane? I just started today
@@rebeccaorourke7237 for me I used the simple rich moisturiser and la Roch posay is also really good but slightly pricier
@@Annabelx2000 thank you I must try the simple one 💕
Grace, the outer layer of the Little Moons is “mochi” which is made from pounded rice, it’s a Japanese thing.
Also, don’t feel the need to defend your decisions, as you always say....”you do you girl!!!”
I totally understand how you feels Grace, I have eczema and I relate to that ‘everyday feels different’ thing. Skin issues can really dampen your confidence, it’s really hard to explain to people who don’t have the same issues.
I HATE eczema, it's awful feeling like what covers your whole body can just suddenly turn against you based on differing factors such as foods, allergens, allergy days. During Fall I have this thing where if I scratch the itchy skin around my eyes my whole face swells up and I have to go to urgent care and get 2 shots to bring it back down. I heard once that irritated skin means an overwhelmed liver and immune system, so sometimes I take a liver cleanse supplement.
Jenn's Corner awww I’m sorry you have to deal with this crap too! It’s so frustrating because it’s so temperamental.
I’m still in search of a solution. I hope we all find one 🙏🏽
Accutane was the best decision I ever made. It was such an amazing feeling looking in the mirror and not wanting to cry and being able to touch my face without it hurting or bleeding.
What were your side effects and how did you go about getting it are you in the UK?
People are so against accutane, and I know it has side effects, *but the effect acne has on your mental health...*
Hey! I hope this doesn’t seem like a silly question, but why is accutine controversial and what are the side effects? Luckily I don’t have acne so don’t really know about it. However, I couldn’t agree more with what you said about it effecting people’s mental heath. This is probably sounding silly but I would say I’m lucky and have fairly nice skin, but when I get spots, they are pretty bad. And it really does have a negative impact on me and I don’t want to see anyone or go out! And it really does show that things like acne really do effect people!
@@JaneD559 Just google the side effects. They are pretty insane for an acne medication. I remember some youtuber taking it and he claimed it made him bald. Which could've been falsely correlated but if it's true then idk if that's a good trade off lol.
@@JaneD559 for a start, a number of people on it have taken their lives within a very short time of being on it. Two young women recently in the paper. It can cause long term issues, that you have still have decades later. It also doesn't even work for some people.
@@JaneD559 I've never looked into the side effects seriously, as I never needed to take it, but part of the issue is that it alters your hormones. Sometimes it can have dramatic effects, sometimes not, but often when people come off it their skin problems return/dry skin issues replace them.
@@JaneD559 the only time I ever wanted to commit suicide was on Accutane, it’s fucking horrific. I had to take 4 capsules a day for 3 months, I’ve never found ANYONE who had to take that many a day, I still don’t know why I had such a high dose, my acne wasn’t as bad as Grace’s.
If you’re female, they make you take a pregnancy test before each month of capsules, it causes severe facial abnormalities in foetuses & you HAVE to abort if you become pregnant the entire time you’re taking it & 6 months to a year after you’ve stopped taking it.
If you don’t have lip balm on constantly, your lips crack & bleed everywhere, I also had to use artificial eyedrops because it feels like your eyes are shrivelling up 😂
My acne also came straight back a month after I stopped taking it, because it turns out I have PCOS, so I’m on other tablets for that now, Accutane absolutely wasn’t worth it for me & I hope I don’t get any issues cropping up later in life because of it
Everyone has their own battles, no battle is more important than someone else’s. You hang in there! You are so awesome for sharing this. You probably have helped many and given encouragement to so many people!
I did accutane for 6 or 8 months and my lips, oh brother, my lips. I tried EVERYTHING that all the you tubers recommended: Taylor Wynn’s advice was the only advice that worked. Forget all the others, Aquaphor changed my life. Cerave was not strong enough. I’m finished acccutane and I still use aquaphor it is so wonderful
My cat passed away last night, and she looks so much like banks it was nice to see her face in this vlog. Give her a kiss from me.
Rebecca Dubis 🥰
Sending you love ❤️❤️❤️
Sorry to hear that.😢
Pixi amen to that!
My husband and I adopted a 14-year-old rescue cat 2 1/2 years ago. Ella my love she passed away a week ago Sunday. So I know how you feel bless your heart.
I'm so sorry you feel the need to defend the decision :( you have to do what's right for you, meds have nasty side effects all the time but if it helps you it's worth it and only you can make that decision for yourself. Wishing you all the best on this
Totally random but lansinoh HPA lanolin nipple cream is the BEST for chapped lips 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I’m a midwife lol and if u think about it it treats extremely sore cracked dry nipples. You seriously won’t look back!
Just read up about this after your comment. I’m gonna thank you now because I think you’ve saved my dry lips for the winter!
I definitely second this! I live in Canada and it gets extremely dry and cold in the winter. The lansinoh nipple cream is honestly the only thing that has ever worked for my lips. I put on whatever lip balm I want to use or a facial oil and then I lock it in with that nipple cream. Works SO well, and its cheap for A LOT of it so that's a bonus!
I suffer from atopic eczema and recently had a flare up on my lips and HPA Lanolin is the only thing that moisturises them without aggravating them further. I will definitely keep using it as my every day lip balm.
In South Africa we have bepanthen, it’s also nipple cream and yes, it’s the only thing that works for me!! Even after being on roaccutane I still use it every day. Life saver
@@emmanuelas2025 We have bepanthem in the UK too, widely used to heal tattoos!
I stopped taking accutane a little over a month ago. (Was on them for nine months.) I also had many tell me not to start, cause of the side effects. BUT you never know, how you react on them before you try them. I only had REALLY dry lips and then I started getting dry skin after month 7. I am very happy I didn't get scared of people telling me not to start. Cause man... I was sad about my skin!!
Hi! Did you stopped bc you felt done with the treatment and you skin is better or bc you didnt want to continue it for side effects?
@@susy4511 Cause my skin looked really good - My dermatologist ask me four times if I wanted to stop, cause of the side effects, but I said no, cause my skin still had some issues.
spf recommedation for your face: la roche posay!! I use the anti-imperfections spf 50 one every day and it helps with acne marks and has never broken me out. They sell it in boots but it is a lil pricey but worth it imo
wait I wrote this before you showed it hahahah yes so glad you go it
So happy for your Grace!!! LIKE IF YOU THINK GRACE IS THE MOST INCREDIBLE PERSON
I’ve struggled with acne and I’ve always found it so inspiring the way that you never try to cover up your spots. It shows so much confidence and I think you’re a positive example for so many young women. Nonetheless, I am glad that you are doing what is going to make you feel better about yourself and taking the time to document it for us.
i really appreciate you talking about your skin, i needed to hear that someone else feels the same way about it, like it’s such a small thing but it affects you so much! love you Grace, hope this works for you :))
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I've never struggled with acne, but I've definitely dealt with other insecurities with my skin and body (like everyone else haha) but I learned that you should always do what feels right for your body and don't listen to others who want to tell you what you should do, because its your body and you're the one who has to live with it, not them. So do what makes you feel happy and health in your own skin!! Everyone is different and unique and that's what makes this world so beautiful! :)
I’m 21 and a half and still have acne on my face and back. When I was 18 I decided no more make up, I don’t want to cover up everyday. I feel beautiful bare faced now and don’t care that people can see my acne. I LOVE that grace does this too
Oh, same! It usually doesn’t bother me as much but today was just one of those days where it really got to me 🥲
How is your skin doing now, a year later?
Lansinoh is a life saver! It’s pure lanolin and technically for breastfeeding people but it’s literally the only thing that saved my eczema ridden lips. Also for sun screen, I highly recommend a Japanese brand (Biore) you can normally get them on amazon. I’ve tried a ton of european sun screens that are ‘light and weightless’ but nothing ever compares to Japanese sun screens bc people there wear them daily instead of the sun screen formulations europeans normally wear for summer. I swear it’s worth all the money.
Yup biore is nice, there's so many variations. There's even ones which leaves like a baby powder finish.. do check it out
Also the Hado Labo brand is great. Atm I'm using one of the spf's by South Korean brand Missha and my face tolerates this without acne or a flare up of fungal acne.
Gastronomical prices in Waitrose 😂😂😂 Freudian slip. Did you mean astronomical or were you being ironic. I can't tell 🤔❤️
You know it's funny when you've been focussed on your pimples I've always noticed in vids that your skin around your cheeks is soft and baby smooth. You actually have beautiful skin. Once you get some of those pimples that are bothering you sorted you will feel much better. I always tend to find that people with oily acne prone skin retain a lot of suppleness and a glow that is quite youthful. It's unfortunate that breakouts can get in the way. I have struggled with hormonal acne on my chin now and again too. Wish you all the best of luck on your skincare journey.
Aaawww Grace, acne isn’t a small thing at all. I’ve been through it, (62 years old in a fortnight) and it turns your World upside down.
You’ll get through it though, and it’s really nothing to do with what you eat hun. Love you loads. xx
I haven't personally tried accutane, but a few other UA-camrs I watch have. Taylor Wynn on UA-cam has a whole playlist on her accutane journey. And she's sworn by the CeraVe moisturizing cream + rosehip oil (the ordinary has a nice affordable one!). + spf spf spf
Hope any of that helps! Good luck Grace ♥️♥️
I was going to say the same thing but abt Taylor R lol well at least if Grace has trouble she knows the 2 Taylor's to goto 😊
But i really hope everything goes smoothly w Accutane n it helps! 💜💜
I think it worked for emma chamberlain aswell
accutane I mean
I didn’t read the comments first, and I just posted about Taylor Wynn! I follow her because I have extremely dry skin and redness to cover up.
also try Hailey O - but basically face oil (id start with the ordinary rosehip oil) twice a day. and moisturiser! cereve or cetaphil are normally recommended by derms. plus lip balms - start a collection.
My twin sister was prescribed accutane a couple years ago to treat acne and it really helped her. She has such clear skin now and she was so happy with the results and said its worth dealing with the nasty side-effects. The main thing for her was dry skin and scalp, she would get cracks a corners of her lips, her deramtologist recommended O'Keeffe's Lip Repair lip balm. THIS LIP BALM IS LIFE CHANGING. It helps so much with cracked lips for her and so I to tried it (just to use as my every day lip balm), it's inexpensive as has such a lovely non heavy feel on your lips. I really recommend you try it while taking accutane. I also want to say I cherish watching your videos, they help me read after a long day at uni (I study dentistry) and it is so great that you seek out publicly about your skin issues and about the true causes and treatments associated with acne. Good luck with your accutane journey, I wish you all the best (and glowing skin) x
It for sure works but keep an eye on your mental health along with everything else. It's one of the lesser known side-effects that really got me.
Same! Fought depression for 3 years after it
@@MJ-he1hf no one told me it was a side-effect so I didn't know to look out for it 😬 I thought it was just me
@@ehname1 that's dodgy! Definitely not just you. Hope you're doing okay
@@ehname1 wtf?? That was one of the FIRST things they told me! I suffered bad with it, the only time I’ve ever thought about killing myself was on that & it didn’t even work for me
I took Acutane and it changed my life. You will be amazed when it’s all over how beautiful your skin is. You won’t even care to wear makeup anymore. I felt liberated. Drink a lot of water. A lot of water 💦
I didn’t put any moisturizer on my face. The point is to let the skin dry out the pores. I did put lip balm on my lips and vasaline in my nose with cotton swab and I used a saline nasal spray to keep nostrils moist. I did lotion up my body except my face. I constantly drank water and I swear it wasn’t enough because my big toenail on my left foot fell off because the skin underneath got too dry. Crazy right? Luckily it grew back 100% but took a whole year (I have very long toenail beds). Stay out of the sun like you are allergic to it. Go out early morning and late evening when sun is going down otherwise cover up.
I’ve been on accutane 4 times since I was 18, and the final round has (touch wood) seemed to work. I finished about 2 years ago now which is the longest I’ve gone without needing accutane. The dry skin was the worst part. My lips were red raw. The only thing that really worked for me was the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. Just keep applying, don’t pick and try to drink loads of water. The good thing about dry skin is my hair dried out so I only needed to wash once a week, if that! The Weleda original skin food is also a really good thick moisturiser I used on my face at night. Lush also do a lovely rose tonic water that I would spritz on my face whenever it felt sore. It’s really cooling and soothing. Hope it goes well!
Emily Bone the hair was the best thing about accutane for me ! And now it gets so oily that I’m off it now 😂
Aren’t you only allowed to take accutane a certain amount of times in your life? I thought it was twice n then you can’t get prescribed again ??
How is Jesse doing, since moving out we don't see him much.
He was kicked out he didn't just move out. The family bbq ended very sourly with Jesse attacking grace she locked herself away in her room until he left he's no Saint.
Nicole M what??? How do you know this? Cuz I thought he came to eat at her birthday and she was crying when he left🤔🤔
Exactly she wasn't crying because he left she was crying because he was there
bro tf u on abt 😭😂
@@Phantom_Jack Can you translate that into English plz?
i use CeraVe (the P.M. one for morning and night), and then EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 as sunscreen everyday, and they are both so good! I struggle with acne too, but this always worked for me!!
I've just started going to the dermatologist and the recommended both of these.
I used to be on accutane and it was AMAZING! I know there are some scary side effects but the only one I had was dry skin, other than that I didn't notice a difference at all so try not to worry as you might be totally fine. It works so quickly and like permanently, I did not get spots at all afterwards. For my dry lips honestly I just used straight face moisturiser right onto my lips, couldn't find a lip balm that did the job.
Also I know what you mean about discussing how acne impacts you mentally, I often felt like I was being silly but it is really hard. I worked from home at the time but I would try to arrange for any errands/appointments to all be done on the same day so I literally could leave the house as little as possible. It is really hard, but I'm super glad you're on that pill, good luck!
Grackle, I'm 41 & still get spots, don't let it get you down. You're ace!
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@@harmonyhope1709 thanks.
@@jessop- xxxxxx
I’m 33 and I do too, just life sadly I think!
I’m 52 and still get them!! Don’t fret the wrinkles stick at this point also ;-)
yesss grace!! after years of struggling with acne and antibiotics doing nothing for me i went on accutane last christmas for a year and it honestly changed my life!! i didn't get too many side effects but my lips were painfully dry so keep them moisturised and all should be good!! hope it works for you legend
Grace, you look beautiful even with your acne! I’m happy though that you are doing what will make you feel happier! Good luck on this journey!
❤️❤️❤️ she really does ❤️
A bit on the late side lol but I just finished my course of accutane (and I'm SO happy I took it, and can totally relate to the frustration about people's comments telling you not to eat the weirdest things lol 🙄) but what was a LIFESAVER for me was the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour skin protectant cream for dry lips! I almost cried when I lost it one time lol. Good luck, hope it works for you!!
I'm sorry that you have to go on Accutane. Good luck Grace! Wear your sunscreen ❤
Would just like to say, i had severe acne and honestly accutane was the best thing i ever did, nothing else worked, and my skin has never looked so good ever!!! Definitely worth it, regardless of what people say its well worth it and the side effects dont necessarily affect everyone... I noticed i developed depression, but there are ways to manage that worst case scenario. Also very important!! Moisturise and always have lip blam wit you every where you go! You will definitely need it!!
I spent 9 month's on Accutane (UK) and it SAVED MY FACE AND MY LIFE! 2 year's later I'm still completely clear of my cystic acne!
How hard was it to get it? On nhs? I’m giving up with my GP he is not listening to how much it affects me
Hi Grace,
I've been following you for years and never commented, but this video really struck a chord! I've now been off accutane for exactly two years. It's a tough old journey - but I can promise you it is so, so worth it. The biggest side effect for me was deffo the dry lips/dry skin and also aches in my back. For lips I recommend 'Blistex MedPlus' - it comes in a blue pot and it's a LIFESAVER. I still use it now two years later. Also, E45 intense recovery moisturiser (it's got a red lid) SAVED my actual skin. Just stick with the accutane - the first two/three months are the hardest (it deffo gets worse before it gets better), but it gets easier.. ooooh, and take progress pictures!!!! It's so nice to look back on them and see how far you've come. Sending lots of love xx
It's the best thing I've ever done. I still get the odd spot but it's been over 10 years and it's never come back. I didn't get side effects apart from extremely dry lips and hair but it's manageable xx💖
Just want to thank you so so much for being out there about your skin and showing it anyway without covering it up for all this time. When I was your age I had cystic acne covering my entire face to the point where I couldn't leave the house without "covering it up;" though it was so damn bad it just looked like a bad spackle job. I would sometimes wear makeup overnight because I felt so down about it and couldn't stand to wake up and look at it. I know, ridiculous. But you confronting it honestly and not covering it up was empowering to my younger self even now that it's far better (though the scars remain) and I'm far older. It helped me come to terms with it if that makes sense? I think you're lovely and honest and open and you have shown your struggle with it but have also shown your viewers that how one looks has no bearing on who one is as a person or how one should be/is valued in the world. Thanks, Grace. You are a role model for so many.
Grack! You're doing great! You need to do what works for you! I'm sure you've thought it through and consulted your dermatologist. Anyone who watches your channel knows how thorough you are. I'm wishing you the BEST of luck on your accutane journey! ❤️ Stay safe, punk! XOXO.
ditto, its such a shame that your hormones have been messing up your skin the way it has been. best wishes.
i started accutane at age 13 because i suffered with acne on my face, back and chest. i struggled with the side effects effect of dryness i used epaderm on my lips and it was a life saver. wish you the best of luck on your journey x
Totally feel the defensiveness. Its exhausting having to explain yourself. We are all different and what works for one isn't gonna work for another.
I finished accutane in June and was on it for almost a year and it changed my life! I didn’t have that many side effects mainly just dry skin and really dry lips. Vaseline was my best friend and I went through so much of it, for my face (and other patches of dry skin that popped up on my arms and legs) I used Epiderm at first. Then when I wanted to use a lighter moisturiser I started using Cetaphil. I would also recommend not using any soaps/cleansers on your face while you’re taking it I literally just used warm water and a face cloth. Good luck and I hope it works as well for you as well! Xx
Put lots of aquaphor on your lips every night and go to home bargains for dry eye drops. My eyes used to be so dry when I woke up it was unreal. Keep the eye drops next to your bed so you can put them on as soon as you wake up as it’s difficult to even open your eyes they get so dry.
Sooo much yummy baking!!! (wow to know Grace and have her bring baking to your home)
Congratulations! I hope it's a swift and thorough result for you 💕 I took generic and it worked for me. I do have pitting/scarring but no break outs. I was required to do monthly blood tests to check my organs for damage but I had no negative side effects.
I was on acutane a few years ago, I had hard deep cystic spots all over my face and I could barely wash my face because it was so painful. I could only manage four months of acutane as the symptoms were so bad for me, I became really depressed and angry and I'd cry all the time. That said, this is the best wonder drug. All of my painful cyst spots went away and now a few years later my skin is no longer dry, im back to oily/combo skin and I still get the odd spot on my chin but no where near as bad as what I used to have. I get the odd one now instead of a face full. It is such a journey on Acutane but I know what its like having bad acne so I wish you well! I hope it all goes by for you really well and you don't have any bad symptoms or anything! good luck! x
I really like the La Roche Posay face sun cream, comes in a cute little bottle and very light weight liquid that sinks in quickly. Apparently the Glossier one is very good too but harder to come by x
I've also tried eucerin and really like it. It's just a shame they all contain microplastic
@@redwineandagingerale Oh gosh, I didn't even realise. Could you recommend one without? x
@@sophiesworld9749 I haven't actually bought a better one yet, but it's on my to do list. I'm very picky when it comes to creams on my face so I always have to research for ages.
@@redwineandagingerale I always make sure to see what Caroline Hirons has said about a product before putting it in my basket, that woman is a skincare Goddess! x
Oh yes, they make a great one!
Careful of your eyes. I took Accutane in early trials in NYC in the 80s. What I didn't know then was that it's hard on the eyes. I've been a glaucoma suspect since shortly after finishing the program.
It'll make your skin very dry, but it'll eventually go back to normal. Accutane does work.
I'm with you on a quiche, love a quiche! Tuesday's on the other hand are my most dreaded day of the week.
Good luck Grace. Did it 20 years back. Brutal but worth it. I also had the nose thing. I got used to sticking a salve up the schnoz. It helped..
That Maltesers cake looked awesome 😀😀😀
Good luck Grace, you look beautiful anyway. Xx
I used to have severe acne for years and it genuinely made me so depressed. It’s currently the clearest it has been since I was 7 (I’m 23). Sending you good vibes!!
So early! I love your wholesome personality! Keep being yourself.
I used to have those bad days when I had my acne. You are allowed to express how you’re feeling, don’t feel that it’s minor compared to other things in the world. Your feelings are totally valid and your mental health is super important too!! 💕
I was on accutane for 8 months and all I can say is get your self a very good moisturiser, lip balm and something that helps with scaring(Most people get a rush of cystic acne that will leave scars)
good luck with your journey sending lots of support and love:)
ALSO! Look into Korean suncreams please!!! they are literally the best ones on the market:D
Yess, I love the brand purito! The unscented sunscreen! 😊
@@GoldFISCHblubI love that one too! Dear, Klairs is also really good
I was on accutane for 8 months last year and have only had a handful of tiny spots since I stopped in January! Ceravae hydrating facial cleanser is really good, as are all of their moisturisers. It's so important to keep your lips hydrated as they can get SO DRY! Would recommend the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour intensive lip repair balm and also Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm (there is a lip balm version but the actual skin balm is SO good for lips too and comes in a bigger bottle!). I found my eyes became a bit dry too so used eye drops in the mornings/evenings which really helped. Also SUN CREAM SUN CREAM SUN CREAM. Super important - I used factor 50+ because your skin will be super sensitive to the sun (not just your face - all over). Good luck with your accutane journey!
Have you tried the Malteser cake with horlicks in the sponge and chocolate buttercream....? Its life!
i was on accutane and had to stop after 4 months because it was ruining my intestines. it cleared me up but my acne came back in a milder form on my forehead about 6 months later. everyone is different. just stay ahead of it and you’ll do fine!!! love u grack
I was on Accutane its fine but it gets worse before it gets better also after you are done on Accutane if your skin scarred hyram had a video with products that get rid of them and they really help ok bye bye
Hyram also has videos on the best sunscreens! :)
I was on this a few years ago and was honestly the best thing I ever did! I know everybody is different and will react differently, but as someone who did struggle badly with mental health problems I actually got no negative mental side effects. The pros outweighed the cons so much and the only uncomfortable side effect I got was really dry lips, but there are special lip balms you can order that really help to make it more tolerable. 3 Years on and I have never got acne since, my skin is now the perfect combination between oily and dry and the colouration is perfect ( Before it was super red and discoloured and awfully scarred)- I could not recommend this more, I am SO SO happy for you!
This was a life changer for my son....he didn't get particularly dry so we never need a moisturizer. His lips got a little chapped and we just used chapstick! Good luck!
So he didn’t moisturise his skin? Like at all?
@@Baehobie No but he was really oily before & has less delicate facial skin. I was surprised too- we had bought it to have at the ready!
@@meursaultscourtroom8886 oh makes sense, I was worried because I always hear these skin professionals and dermatologists talking about how important it is to moisturise your skin even if it’s really oily and specially while using acne treatments etc. But I guess everyone is different and I’m happy for your sons skin improvement
I watched this video when you first posted it, now I’m rewatching to read the comments and relisten to how you felt. I’m starting it in 6 weeks and I cannot wait to get clear skin!!! I’ve been waiting 15 years for this!
one of the side effects my friend had when she was on accutane was, she was always sad. she always told me that she doesn’t even want to shower or shave and always in an upset mood. I hope this doesn’t happen to you (sorry for my english!)
Tuesday’s are my favorite day of the week as well!! Has been since I was young because my mom worked nights and I would never see her, but she had every Tuesday off and that was our day💕🙌🏼 love you Grace!
Grace to Banksy: You look like in English when they teach you about the story line
😂😂 literally sooo UK secondary school relatable
Thank you for being vulnerable with us and sharing your skin journey! ❤️
I had to take accutane twice, 4 years apart but don’t regret it at all, best thing ever! definitely invest in a good chapstick and keep it on you ALWAYS
Hey I did it for almost a full year, that was 4 years ago and I still have pretty bad facial acne now. Do you recommend doing it the second time? And how long did you have to stay on it the second time?
bonnie d I would definitely recommend a second time , I had relatively bad acne the first time I started , but I was very young and wasn’t on it for long enough , and so it came back 10x worse ( it was horrible ) and it helped so so much!❤️
I too tried EVERYTHING before Accutane and I've been on it for 8 months now. Some of the side effects are gnarly but aside from that, it's really been working for me - shockingly because nothing else has.
Also I recommend Vaseline (whether straight up Vaseline or the lip balm kind) for your lips and Cetaphil moisturizer/face cleanser for sensitive skin (if it's available in the UK). Oh also - use a little Vaseline or ointment on a Q-tip in your nose to help stop dryness/bleeding.
I don’t know if it’s available in the UK but Dr. Dan’s Cortibalm is the only thing that helped my severely cracked, chapped lips
My sister who had accutane loved the grey/white burts bees flavour
If it's not available or Aquaphor doesn't work (I haaaate the feel!), you can get Avène's Cold Cream Nourishing Lip Balm at most Boots. :)
going on accurate was the best decision i ever made! I recommend using Aquaphor for your lips and (sounds weird) but the insides of your nose. layer a thick mask over your lips at night and they won’t be as dry in the morning
I wish you all the best with Accutane :) I believe Lemonem on UA-cam also just started it, if you want someone to follow along with! :)
Purito Centella Green Level Unscented SPF 50+ is so good. No white cast and soaks in so easily. Wear sunscreen even if you’re not going outside bc the accurate makes your skin incredibly sensitive. Good luck on your journey, Grace!
The BEST part of accutane for me was my hair literally did not get greasy. I would wash it just for hygiene purposes but it really never looked like it needed it. But my eyes/lips were sooo dry.
That is the best . I'm 6 months off accutane and still only have to wash my hair once a week
acne sucks man and i so know how you feel. but you’ve can do it grace! keep pushing through and know that you look beautiful already. your confidence with acne has really helped me so much mentally and has been such a good example of not letting my appearance affect me. it really helps to continuously remind myself that my confidence is not in myself but it God’s faithfulness. so relieving!
I thought about going on Accutane but I just feel terrified 😂 and now my skin has cleared up anyways since I tried to balance my hormones with a healthier diet and stress management.. But of course you can never say for sure if that was the thing that cleared it
I think managing stress is key though
I agree 100 % if its hormones and not diet then surely the 1st port of call should be a hormone balancing lifestyle and diet !
I was on Acutane for about a year and a half with Acne Conglobata. Make sure you find a lip balm that has Neosporin (a antibacterial med that helps you heal) in it. My lips dried out so bad they would crack and bleed within the hour if I didn’t have my lip balm. Also as others have said, if you must go outside try to protect yourself as much as possible to protect your skin! Acutane sunburns are no joke! I also had some hair loss but nothing major. We are all here for you! For some people, including myself, Acutane can bring on depression like symptoms within the first few weeks. Make sure you talk to someone and understand that what you are feeling isn’t real and will go away with time. Feel free to message me with any questions! I’ve been through the acne ringer ❤️ I have also been diagnosed with dairy protein sensitivity and auto immune problems, once we had those under control it was a lot “easier” to control the flares of acne as well, so I wonder if that’s connected at all. Good luck to you, we are with you! ❤️
Glad to hear you're finally on accutane meds.. Interested to hear how you are getting on with it xx don't feel obliged to explain yourself to anyone Grace. It's your decision sweetie x😘
Aww sad to see you so down about your acne but credit you for your honesty... It is not a small issue if it affects your mh
Never compare to other people or things. Your feelings are valid and maybe upset you just as much as something else upsets another person.... We all are different and going through our own struggles but nobody is better or worse off. I'm glad you talked about it and your mh
Also glad you find the running helpful and that the medication works for you because having insecurity about appearance is really horrible. I can relate ❤️❤️❤️
Something I found really helped my self-esteem when I had a lot of acne on my forehead was getting a fringe. I know fringes can be bad for spots if they get all greasy and gross, but I took good care of it, and had a bit of an 'out of sight and out of mind' situation going on (unfortunately I don't have the ability to grow a beard, or I probably would have when the chin was an issue, but you can't have it all!)
Best of luck with the treatment, Grace, hope it all goes well!
I've had horrible dry lips my whole life and recently I started using Qtica intense lip therapy balm. It had worked wonders, maybe it will help you?
Like so many comments said, you literally can't moisturize enough!!! I was on it for almost a year and my lips were drier than the Sahara desert and I had trouble finding a good lip balm that worked. Neutrogena repair nose and lip balm did wonders for me.
Hope this helps and good luck on your Accutane journey :)
i have just started a new antibiotics for acne after trying A LOT of different ones, and if this doesn’t do anything after 6 months i am going on accutane as well :)
Don't forget to throw in some probiotics if you are taking antibiotics long-term :-)
Antibiotics or accutane are not the answer to acne. It is an internal problem that needs to be addressed, whether stress, sugar or sleep. Please please dont ever turn to accutane, it will destroy your skin and take a hell of a long time to recover, your skin is a delicate PH balance and medication will throw it right off. Please dont
Ollie Clark i understand that lots of people don’t want to turn to these methods but really i have tried everything, including cutting out sugar, and my whole face was still red and inflamed and painful. It may not be the right method for everyone but i think it is helping me :)
Ollie Clark i don’t think i will be going on accutane anyway tbh :)
@@yasmin-ahmad can I suggest using NIOD / The Ordinary products? They are some of most effective products out there and worked wonders on me (my parents are both dermatologists!) In particular, Sanskirt Sarponin as an exfoliator, Mastic Must as a pore closer, Flavalone Mud as a weekly mask, Surface Hydration as a moisturiser and any good cleanser such as Lush Ultrabland or a mushroom soap. They are some of the best products out there and arent cheap, but you almost certainly will see a difference unless your acne is caused by an allergy or repeated stress or sleep impairment :))
I was on accutane for a while after nothing else worked. It took a while but it thankfully got rid of my acne so it’s definitely worth doing as long as you know all the side effects. Keep hydrated and keep your lips and face moisturised. It’s 110% worth it in the end. Good luck 😃
you should try making Mochi, I think you'd really like it.
Just started accutane myself exactly 3 weeks ago today so i'm looking forward to seeing what similarities/ differences we experience!
And I know exactly what you mean about acne affecting your mental health and how it can change to day to day, but hopefully in a few months time it won't be something you will ever have to worry about again! Although it may seem like such a minor issue to others it's impossible for anyone to ever fully comprehend how you feel and how it affects you unless you've experienced it yourself. Don't ever, even for a second believe that you shouldn't talk about how it affects you just because it may not be as bad as other people, and keep being you! much love and good luck in your accutane journey looking forward to seeing how it goes xxx
800 calorie diet wow that doesn't sound like enough food - no judgement here but I would potentially suggest not restricting so heavily to them 😊
it´s not everyday just 1 or 2 days of the week, the rest of the week you eat normally. this is proven by research and studies so be healthy!
I was on accutane for about 5 months and although they made me feel a little bit rubbish and my lips, hands and face very dry, it was defo worth it. Also another benefit was that I only had to wash my hair 2 times a week cause there was no oils and in my scalp😂
The doctors and nurses will help you through this process as well as it is a massive deal. Just be honest with them throughout the process.
I’m so happy that I did this, it has genuinely changed my life. I completely feel you when at the start you say you feel defensive when talking about it though✌🏼✌🏼
My doctor shocked me when he said my acne had nothing to do with my diet or how much sugar I ate 😂it’s so common for people to assume that’s the cause! I totally get feeling down about acne, but you’ll get through! x
Omg mine too!! I thought it was only my dermatologist who thought this. When I told him I had cut out diary and sugar etc from my diet he laughed and said I’m missing out as it has nothing to do with acne! 😂
Rachael Burt it gave me the perfect excuse not to feel bad about my sweet tooth!
Ask your Doctor how many hours of nutrition he studied. 😂 Ask your doc what the root cause is. 😂
M Ski good point! As expected he didn’t have an answer but hormone control seemed to clear it up🤷🏼♀️
M Ski well it was my dermatologist who told me this, he studied the skin and skin diseases etc so I’m guessing he knows a thing or two.
Hi! This is the best idea, it changed my life. I ended my 6 month course of roacutane 2 months ago. I was on 50mg for the majority of the time, the best lip balm is Elizabeth Arden 8hour cream or blistex! Paw paw is also great. Moisturisers you want completey fragrance free, I used Roche posay intense moisture and it worked amazingly. A good hydrating face mask for every other night to sleep in is the best (and they last ages). Also get eye drops as your eyes can get incredibly dry. Good luck! You’ll be fine!!! They say it’s worse than it is.
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Wow, this comments section is gold - all the sunscreen reccos! You're a doll, Grace. Spots don't change that, but I know how big of a deal skin issues can be (rosacea here, still trying to find what works!), so I really hope Accutane works for you! A good friend used it years ago and it totally turned his skin around.
omg this is the best decision you'll make in your life, isotretinoin is god sent!!!
i was on it for 6 months a couple of years ago, and i would recommend getting the cerave moisturizing cleanser and their moisturizing creams as well, as those were the only ones that didn't make my skin burn. i would recommend the decubal lips and dry spots balm for your lips, best one i've ever tried, and i wish i knew about it when i was on accutane. i would also recommend moisturizing your entire body after you shower, because it's not only the skin on your face that dries out. i really hope it works for you, and that you won't have horrible side effects! i personally suffered with a lot of side effects, but it was all worth it in the end
I haven't watched the video yet, but I want to share something I learned through my experience taking Accutane. You have probably read that Accutane can disrupt the gut microbiome. Given that you already have a dairy allergy/sensitivity, you probably already have a somewhat compromised gut (this is usually the cause of allergies/sensitivities). Please work a naturopath who can work with you to make sure you keep your microbiome balanced with the appropriate probiotics (this is not guesswork - you need to be tested for strain deficiencies). A dermatologist will know NONE of this. Accutane was very helpful to me, but I wish there would have been more information on this back when I took it 20 years ago. I might have avoided some massive health issues I developed thanks to a compromised microbiome (which have since been corrected thanks to a naturopath). Best of luck to you!! I know how incredibly frustrating skin issues are, and I hope that this gives you the results you want!! P.S. Lansinoh really is awesome. Used it while breastfeeding and it was a life saver!
Hi Grace! That feeling you were describing with acne is so true, I’ve dealt with acne for quite some time and these days it’s kind of under control, let’s say. But that’s exactly what you were trying to describe, just feeling down and all. I love that you are talking about this and know that you’re not alone in this! Although I think you look quite confident with your skin anyway and believe me, your confidence conceals your acne completely ! I think you look great with and without it! I’m happy for you that you decided to go on accutane, not an easy choice but you’ll feel great when this is over 😊
You should watch Hyram to learn ab skin care! I’ve been obsessed with him and I am addicted to his specialist reacts series but he has a lot of educational vids about what products you should use for what
AAAAAA I'M SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!!!! I went on it in 2018 and it was so so SO worth it. like it boosted my confidence SOOOOOO much!!!!!! the dryness was ongoing whilst i was on it but completely manageable. i used a cotton bud and put vaseline in my nostrils to stop them cracking/bleeding (keeping tissues on you in case of that is defo a good idea), keep an army of extra strength lip balms on you at all times (i personally used blistex cold sore cream - never got cold sores, but it helped with skin around my mouth cracking, i also used carmex and o'keeffes lip repair balm) and a good hand cream! the best one i came across was flexitol hand balm, which i used on my face too! of course the side effects affect everyone differently but still, i feel like it's good to share this kinda stuff you find out anyway!
oh i also had really dry eyes! but i got some moisturising eye mist and that really helped :D
It made me sad that you felt you had to justify your decision about your body, as people on the internet can be so judgmental. I'm a clinical pharmacist, and I understand how big of a decision isotretinoin is, and I hope it goes really well for you.
Am I the only one that thinks the overalls (dungarees?) and white shirt are cute?! Especially with like rolled cuff knee or shorts length overalls! Or a skort style overall with the white shirt!?! SO CUTE! And hair curled or in a big loose braid! 😍 You are beautiful inside and out, Grace ❤ You could pull it off!