Correct application of acne medication

While it may sound silly, there is actually a bit of science behind the correct application of acne medication. The order in which you apply your skincare and beauty products makes quite a difference in their overall effectiveness.

Use a gentle face wash. There is no need to assault your face with a heavily medicated face wash AND an acne cream. This will simply result in redness, irritation, and overly dry skin.

Apply your moisturizer BEFORE the acne medication. The moisturizer doesn’t inhibit the medication from working, but it does help ensure you don’t suffer any side effects like puffiness or redness after applying the acne cream.

Don’t ever use more than a pea sized amount at a time. Acne is frustrating, and we all want it gone as quickly as possible. Slathering on the creams and medications will usually have the opposite of your desired effect, so sticking to a light, gentle application is best.