[Routine Help] Starting from scratch with dry, flaky, postpartum skin reacting to everything!

Routine Help

11 months post partum and the pregnancy glow has well and truly deserted me. I’m running on fumes, with more sugar than I need.

I previously had acne prone skin, but prior to this, haven’t had a breakout since 2023. I’d fixed it with a course of accutane, and taking spiro too. My skin was almost flawless and pregnancy actually made it even better.

Now my skin is both blemished and dry. My pores are very visible, and I have lines and crepey dark skin around my eyes. I’m early 30s, but I look a lot older.

I’ve tried:

- LRP toleraine sensitive cream (caused breakout)

- LRP redermic (used tiny amount, used to use it ok but seem to be sensitive now)

Currently using

- Wash: Cetaphil

- Day: LRP effaclar duo + M

- Night: Eucerin Urea Repair 5%

- SPF: Heliocare 360 50SPF gel oil free

Please help - I don’t know where to start! I’m breastfeeding but happy to research any recs.

Posted Apr 28, 2026, 7:08 PM UTC

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