So, my younger brother has had really bad acne for a few years now. After trying every option available to him, his doctors came to the conclusion that the only option he had left was to start taking Accutane. This Friday he will have been taking it for two weeks. Since he started taking it, his skin has become extremely dry and flaky. He's tried a number of moisturizers and all of them cause his face to burn so badly that he has to wash them off.

So, what I'm asking is if anyone has any suggestions of a moisturizer he could use that won't cause his skin to burn? I've read a little bit about jojoba oil, but I can't find enough information about it online to know if it's the right thing for him to use, and some of the information on one site contradicts information found on another site, as is customary with the internet.

So, if anyone has any advice or suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

I'd stay away from any kind of oil product while battling cystic acne, which I assume he has if he's on accutane. You want to look for something more like a lotion or gel but that is gentle and moisturizing. Here are some suggestions:

Cetaphil lotion (you can get it at CVS, Walgreen, Target, etc)

Burt's Bees Natural Acne Solutions Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel - his dermatologist may carry this line of products. This is made with hyaluronic acid - a really good gel hydrator.

Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 15 or Neutrogena Oil Free Moisturizer Sensitive Skin. SPF is really important on accutane, as the skin is really susceptible to burning.

Hi, I two have a skin problem and use Cetaphil Gentle cleansing bar. Great stuff for Dry Sensitive Skin. This is even used on Baby's. You can get this from any CVS or most food store's. Check out the web site and you can down load coupons that you can use on the product. At CVS if you buy something and don't like it bring it back and you will get your money back. He has nothing to loose. I wish him well.

Thank you both for your help! I really appreciate it! I'll let my brother know and hopefully one of your suggestions will work for him!

Have him go to a salon that supplies Dermalogica so that he can get Face Mapped (like Ulta). A certified skin therapist would be able to help him out with a few products made with natural ingredients. Hope this helps!!!

Thank you both for your help! I really appreciate it! I'll let my brother know and hopefully one of your suggestions will work for him!