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Friday, March 05, 2010

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Day 15: Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion
By Melanie Parker

Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion is a non-comedogenic and non-greasy moisturizer that I use because it mild and non-irritating to my sensitive skin. This gentle moisturizer is the darling of every dermatologist I have ever been to see for my acne-prone skin. I like that it really doesn't clog my pore or contain any fragrance. There are no lanolins or parabens to irritate sensitive skin. I've always felt the cleanser leaves a little bit of a residue, but I have had success with the moisturizing lotion.

When I began using Tazorac (which is similar to Retin-A and Differin), my sensitive skin required this lotion. I applied a thin coat of Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion, wait 5 minutes, and then apply the Tazorac over areas of my cheeks and chin where I have acne scaring that I am trying to refine. In the beginning, I could only use the Tazorac twice a week and I always used the Cetaphil with it. Now, I can use Tazorac nightly without the moisturizer underneath because I have been using the retinoid for about a year and my skin has built up a tolerance. I still get peeling and flaking, but I use my Shiseido Pureness moisturizer that compliments my other skincare regime.

If you are considering using a retinoids for fine lines, wrinkles, or scaring, try using the Cetaphil "buffer" when you are starting out. I hope that you will have good results, too. Cetaphil® Moisturizing Lotion is available without a prescription at pharmacy and drug stores for around $16.

Disclaimer: Product purchased by reviewer based on dermatologist recommendation.
Credit: Cetaphil
Credit: Melanie Parker/Veronica Lake in I Married A Witch

Labels: 40 Days and 40 Nights of Potions Lotions and Serums, Melanie Parker Reviews, Product Purchase, Skin Care

posted by Annieytown @ 8:27 AM   4 Inspired Comments

4 Inspired Comments:

At 9:29 AM, Blogger Mariana said...

i have used differin too and it made my sensitive skin VERY irritated and even dryer! i haven't tried cetaphil though... :)

 
At 12:04 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hm, I am thinking your lotion-testing and my new "weightloss by skincare experiment" should probably be a joint venture. Anyhow, will definitely try this one in the process, though for my experiment, it SHOULD have a fancier package...

 
At 11:14 PM, Blogger The Beauty Ally said...

I absolutely agree! Cetaphil is a great sensitive lotion. As someone with incredibly dry, very acne prone skin, this stuff always makes me feel yummy and normal.

 
At 9:04 PM, Anonymous angeljenn149 said...

I've just started using Differin for a skin condition, and have been wondering whether or not I would be able to use a moisturizer with it in the evenings, because it is EXTREMELY drying! Thanks for the tip, girls; this could be a life saver!!!

 

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