My dermatologist told me to wash face with Brevoxyl (contains BP), apply Klaron in the morning, apply Differin every other night, and DO NOT USE MOISTURIZER!
Don't you think it's unrealistic not to use moisturizer if my skin is so dry from all this? Also, it's winter and windchills where I live.
What did you guys use with Klaron and Differin? Did you use a moisturizer? What brand? In the morning or at night? Before or after you put on Klaron or Differin? Did you use any "scrubs" to get all that skin off?
My skin is literally peeling all over, I can't look like this for work. I found some info on the web that moisturizer can be used with Differin, if necessary, as long as it's oil free and gentle. Which moisturizer should I use? I currently have "MURAD" skin perfecting lotion, which is oil free but still seems kind of heavy.
Re: What moisturizer to use with Differin and Klaron?
I use Purpose sometimes.
Are you using Differin cream or gel? Maybe your doctor would let you skip the BP wash in the winter and use something gentler?
Re: What moisturizer to use with Differin and Klaron?
I'm using the differin gel at nite(everynite)2 wks so far first 1 was starting to peel alittle and get dry..seems better now but i just place a moisturizer ov the dry areas...i currently have Neutrogena oilfree combination skin moituirser..seems ok..not heavy..I use the klaron at nte after the differin.i dont like using it during the day as it makes my makeup look funy and gives the faces shiny look..I would use the moistuirser in the morning after the klaron..good luck..I'm pleased so far..stil have a ways to go thought only been 2 wks..cant expect miracles over nite..I WISH... PS i think alot of your dryness if from using the brevoxly OR BP wash...that strong stuff..
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My derm told me to use the Cetaphil *cleanser* as a moisturizer. Sounded weird at first but it does work. You just have to put a bit more than you would think on. It's runny stuff, but if you put a little bit on everywhere it seems to work. Plus, if you notice a lot of skin peeling off, like around your nose (that's where it tends to build up for me) you can put a bit of the cetaphil cleanser on, leave it sit a moment, and wipe it off with a tissue. The peeling skin comes off with it. Then put on more cleanser to moisturize the area.
Good luck.
Oh, the Klaron lotion is supposed to "minimize" peeling. Anyone else think that's a load of baloney?
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Re: What moisturizer to use with Differin and Klaron?
The Klaron does mnimize teh peeling/dryness I use it right after applying the differin and it has helped alot..it has moisturizing qualities and is quite gentle..its not harsh by any means..
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when your washing your face with something containing medication like BP its certainly gonna dry u out then adding Differin to the regime which causes peeling and dryness no wonder yoru skin is irritated...I'd lay off the BP cleanser...
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I have a great mosturizer that I have been using for some time now, and I swear by it.. If you want to look into it, I think you will agree by all means. It is by Peter Thomas Roth, and it is called Max Sheer All Day Moisture Defense Lotion. This formula is OIL FREE and Fragrance Free, and also contains SPF30, which we all know is important for outside activities. It also contains Ginko Biloba anti-oxidant micellized vitamins A and E and Parsol 1789 and is AWESOME for ALL skin types.. This stuff is so lightweight, and IMHO I will never look for or use any other moisturizers on my skin as long as they continue to make this stuff.... By the Way, I am on Taz 1% and also using Klaron and Benzoyl Peroxide.... WORKS WONDERS
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Re: What moisturizer to use with Differin and Klaron?
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Originally Posted by mamba
My dermatologist told me to wash face with Brevoxyl (contains BP), apply Klaron in the morning, apply Differin every other night, and DO NOT USE MOISTURIZER!
Don't you think it's unrealistic not to use moisturizer if my skin is so dry from all this? Also, it's winter and windchills where I live.
What did you guys use with Klaron and Differin? Did you use a moisturizer? What brand? In the morning or at night? Before or after you put on Klaron or Differin? Did you use any "scrubs" to get all that skin off?
My skin is literally peeling all over, I can't look like this for work. I found some info on the web that moisturizer can be used with Differin, if necessary, as long as it's oil free and gentle. Which moisturizer should I use? I currently have "MURAD" skin perfecting lotion, which is oil free but still seems kind of heavy.
Re: What moisturizer to use with Differin and Klaron?
I had the same problem, but found a combo that works... I am using the klaron and differin as well - when my skin starts getting dry I use clinique's face lotion. It is oil free and does a great job at making your skin feel less dry and overly tight. I also use a face shammy to get rid of the extra skin when I have bouts of peeling. (Yep, like the thing used on cars, but for your face)You can get one from Aveda for $10-$15. It's so cool. After washing your face (with your face still wet) you just dry with the sham and it takes off a LOT of the dead skin!
Also, it is very easy to keep clean - it dries from the inside out so all the dirt or whatever is pushed to the surface, so you don't have to worry about pushing dirty bits into your clean face. They last forever too - I've had mine for 4 years. Oh and how I tend to apply the cinique lotion is right after I wash my face (and use the shammy to get the dead skin off) I let the lotion sink in for about 10 min before I apply the klaron & differin.
Hope this helps - Oh by the way, clinique has 2 lotions one is a gel and one is regular, not sure the difference, i use the regular one, but if you go for the gel make sure to ask that it is oil free. -- Good luck!
What moisturizer to use with Differin and Klaron? 
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By the Way, I am on Taz 1% and also using Klaron and Benzoyl Peroxide.... WORKS WONDERS 
