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Sunscreen and Moisturizer Recommendations When Taking Acne and Anti-Aging Treatments

While using this treatment, we recommend that you apply a facial moisturizer twice a day as well as sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher when you are outside during daytime hours. Sunscreen should be reapplied often throughout the day according to directions found on the product’s label. Examples of such products* that can be found at your local drugstore, grocery store, or online include the following:
Daily sunscreen, non-comedogenic (for acne-prone skin):
  • Neutrogena Clear Face SPF 30
  • Cetaphil DermaControl Moisturizer SPF 30
  • Coppertone Defend & Care Oil Free Sunscreen Face Lotion SPF 50
  • Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30
  • CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30

Daily facial moisturizer with SPF 30 (or higher):
  • Eucerin Everyday Protection Face Lotion
  • Neutrogena Healthy Defense
  • Elta MD UV Facial
  • Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with Sunscreen
  • Glytone Sunscreen Lotion, SPF 40
  • Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50

Nighttime moisturizer (does not contain sunscreen) - apply after your prescription treatment:
  • CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
  • Differin Restorative Night Moisturizer
  • Aveeno Positively Radiant Overnight Hydrating Facial
  • Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer
  • Neutrogena Hydro Boost Overnight Hydration Cream

Moisturizer (SHORT-TERM USE) for the treatment of skin irritation (stinging, cracking, redness, burning, rash, swelling) that may occur within 1-3 weeks after starting treatment. Apply to the affected areas in the morning and at bedtime:
  • Skinceuticals Hydra Balm
  • Cerave Healing Ointment
  • Cerave Moisturizing Cream
  • Vaseline ointment

Sunscreens with only physical blockers (chemical-free sunscreens - recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, and for any adults who are allergic to or sensitive to components of chemical sunscreens):
  • Aveeno Ultra-Calming Moisturizer with SPF 30
  • Vanicream Sensitive Skin Sunscreen ( no parabens, lanolin, fragrance, dyes)
  • SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense
  • Colorscience Sunforgettable Brush-On Shield (SPF 50 - four shades)
  • Cooppertone Sensitive Skin SPF 50
  • Coppertone Water BABIES Pure & Simple SPF 50
  • Blue Lizard Sensitive or Baby SPF 30+
  • Solbar zinc SPF 38
  • Alba Botanica Kids Mineral Sunscreen, SPF 30
  • Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection, SPF 50
  • Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby SPF 50

For athletes, sports (water resistant):
  • Bull Frog, SPF 50
  • Beyond Coastal Active Sunscreen, SPF 34
  • Coppertone Sport, SPF 50

Lip protecting balms:
  • LipCotz Lip Balm SPF 45
  • Vanicream Lip Protectant SPF 30
  • Aquaphor Lip Protectant Plus Sunscreen SPF 30
  • COOLA Liplux SPF 30
  • Supergoop! PLAY Lip Balm SPF 30

*All products listed are independently selected by healthcare providers at YouHealth/BaileyHealth. Hims and Hers Health, Inc. does not have a financial interest in any of the products referenced above.