La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Iso-Biome 40ml

Effaclar H Iso-Biome was created for a specific problem: skin that has become dry, flaky, tight and sore because of drying acne treatments such as oral isotretinoin, topical retinoids or benzoyl peroxide. Those treatments damage the lipid barrier and disturb the skin's microbiome, which is why treated skin stings and peels. This cream restores comfort with niacinamide to calm inflammation and rebuild the barrier, shea butter and glycerin to replace lost lipids and water, and La Roche-Posay's Aqua Posae Filiformis to rebalance the microbiome. It is non-comedogenic and free of fragrance, so it soothes without triggering new breakouts, and it can be layered under sunscreen in the morning and over treatment at night.

A large share of people stop prescription acne treatment because their skin becomes too dry and sore to bear, not because it is not working. A barrier cream designed for that exact stage keeps you comfortable enough to finish the course that is clearing your skin.