I'm on Roaccutane, and These Are The Products Saving My Dry Skin

I still double cleanse at night even if I'm not wearing makeup, as I want to ensure my skin is clean and that I won't get any breakouts from blocked pores due to sweating or sunscreen. As I can't use any physical or chemical exfoliation, cleansing well is incredibly important, but it has to be gentle. I use a few different cleansers depending on the day, but Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser (£16) and the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (£8) are my top choices. And a quick tip: the CeraVe can be used to wash hands and body, too, which is particularly helpful when those areas feel dry.

Mahto's favourite cleansers include the CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo-Cleanser (£12.50), Eau Thermale Avène Extremely Gentle Cleansing Lotion (£11.50), and Glossier Milky Jelly Cleanser (£15).

I've been using a few different moisturisers since going on Roaccutane. It's tricky to choose just one as it all depends on the texture and how I want my skin to feel after, which is different at night than during the day, and whether it's winter or spring. The Indeed Labs Hydraluron Intense Moisture Lotion (£25) and CeraVe Facial Moisturiser (£10) are a bit thicker, and I prefer them for the colder months or at night.

For daytime, I then switch to the Eau Thermale Avène Hydrance Light Cream (£15.50). The fragrance-free formula feels little lighter on my face but is still quite rich; personally, I like looking constantly dewy, so in general I favour a richer cream.

Some of Mahto's favourites include La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluid (£18.50) or Effaclar H Moisturiser (£17), Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Intense (£37), and CeraVe Moisturising Cream (£7).

Dry lips, eyes, and nostrils are the biggest issues I've faced during my treatment. I always have two or more lip balms in my bag at any time and currently I need them more than ever. Unfortunately, some days, even my thickest balms aren't enough. Lucas Papaw Ointment (£7) is the multiuse balm I always use as it's occlusive (meaning it keeps moisture in), and I alternate with the iS Clinical Sheald Recovery Balm (£20), which is not created as a lip balm but works very well. During the day I top if off with a lip balm with SPF — I have no particular preference on the brand.

I also apply the Lucas Papaw in my nostrils at night to avoid the (minor) nose bleeds I've been getting. For the daytime, I discovered a salt-free nose spray on Amazon, NasoGel Spray (£9), which quickly became mine and my nostrils' best friend.

As for my eyes, unfortunately my dermatologist didn't give me any prescription drops so I've been using the Hycosan Eye Drops (£12). I've tried countless eye drops, and this is the only product that gave me some relief.

I didn't find many solutions in this area, so I asked Dr Mahto for her advice. "For those suffering with dry eyes, there are a number of products available over-the-counter from pharmacies which can help, including Optrex Intensive Eye Drops for Dry Eyes (£45). If you are a contact-lens wearer or have any underlying ophthalmological issues, then you should let your dispensing pharmacist know as these may not be suitable. Also, if you do wear contact lenses daily and are suffering with dry eye, then reduce the hours these are worn and switch to glasses instead where possible."

"I recommend patients use a small amount of Vaseline to help lubricate the nasal passages or saline nasal sprays, which can be purchased over-the-counter to help with symptoms of nasal dryness," adds Dr Mahto.

I sometimes forget about moisturising my hands, but Roaccutane reminded me I need to take better care of them, especially with the amount of hand-washing and sanitising I've been doing the past few months. I developed a little patch of dermatitis (which is very common while on the medication), and the combination of Weleda Skin Food (£13) and CeraVe Soothing and Repairing Hand Cream (£4.50) fixed it in a few days.

A dry-skin saver has been using a shower oil that moisturises my body before even applying cream; I alternate between the Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil (£9) and L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil (£19.50). A note: for the L'Occitane, I only get the refills as they contain less plastic, and I just keep an empty pump bottle and refill it!