I have recently seen a new emerging trend on skintok and thought we should talk about it.
People have been spruiking the idea of microdosing accutane for great glowing skin. Now let's break this down…
So why would it work?
Accutane or Roaccutane, is a prescription acne treatment that is a high dose of synthetic vitamin A. It helps the skin in 4 main ways
1. by promoting skin turnover thus helping reduce clogged pores.
2. Helps reduce oil production.
3. Helps eradicate acne bacteria by removing the oil they feed on.
4. Helps calm inflammation
So from these, it is easy to see how it helps, the thing is, there is a reason Accutane is a prescription medication. It also carries a lot of side effects.
Dry, cracked lips (almost everyone gets this)
Dry, flaky skin
Dry eyes, which can make contact lenses uncomfortable
Nosebleeds from a dry nasal lining
An initial flare, where acne often gets worse in the first few weeks
More sun sensitivity, so you burn more easily
Joint and muscle aches
Temporary hair thinning
Headaches
Higher cholesterol, triglycerides, and liver enzymes (this is why it needs regular blood tests)
Add to this, it can be quite expensive and inaccessible to get an appointment with a dermatologist, then a prescription.
So what can we do to support these same things in our skin, gently and from within?
This is where vitamin A comes back in. Your skin needs vitamin A every day, in normal nutritional amounts, to keep renewing itself properly.
Both my Acne Cleanse and Hyperpigmentation Cleanse contain vitamin A. They use beta carotene, the plant form you find in carrots and sweet potato. It is converted into vitamin A as your body needs it.
Your body is clever here. It only converts as much as it needs, and the rest simply isn't turned into vitamin A. That's what makes it such a gentle way to give your skin what it needs.
That's why the Perfect Skin Kit is the one I'd point you to for that clear, glowy skin everyone is chasing with microdosing. Here's how it covers those same 4 areas:
Skin turnover and clogged pores. Vitamin A helps support healthy skin renewal, and white willow bark helps gently exfoliate from within.
Oil. Zinc and niacin help keep oil production balanced.
Acne bacteria. Burdock root and echinacea help support clearer skin by working on the bacteria behind breakouts.
Inflammation. Pomegranate, fish oil and witch hazel help calm red, angry breakouts.
Then there's the extra benefits! The Kit also helps to fade dark marks and melasma as it restores your glow. The licorice root and polypodium help fade the discoloration. The probiotics, collagen, and amla help bring back the brightness, and the hyaluronic acid helps your skin hold onto moisture.
3 steps. No prescription and no waiting list for a dermatologist. PLUS a 45-day money-back guarantee.
I hope this info helps, and if you would like to know anything else, please let me know 💕
Talk soon,
K xx
