I’ve struggled with bouts of severe, cystic acne on and off since I was 14 years old and, to my disappointment, have never found a permanent solution. I’ve tried everything from prescription topical washes and creams to oral antibiotics and medications like doxycycline and spironolactone, but nothing has really gotten my skin fully clear. Now, in my 20s, I decided to take the plunge and give Accutane a try. Even for those who haven’t struggled with problematic skin, many have heard of Accutane and know it from its severe side effects, specifically dry skin and lips.
Now approaching the halfway mark of my treatment, I’m well into dealing with the trials and tribulations of the intense medication, and my severely dry and chapped lips are visible proof. Throughout the past couple of months, I’ve experimented with tons of hydrating lip products to see which could give my lips the relief they so badly needed. These are the balms, glosses and treatments that really did the trick.
