Do I use my acne medication before or after I use toner?

Question

I use Persa Gel 5.

I use Clean & Clear Daily Pore Toner.

Answer 1

i think you're supposed to use cleanser first then use persa gel 5 or cleanser, toner, then persa gel 5

Answer 2

You would use your toner first, and then apply your acne medication.

Answer 3

After toner

Answer 4

after the toner..or i would say

Answer 5

Use your medication after your toner. Wait for about five minutes or so after you have applied the toner to put on the acne medication.

To be honest, I don't think toners are a must and maybe aren't that great either, especially if the toner has alcohol in it. Toners often feel nice but shrink pores which just allows the pores to trap more dirt in them - leading to acne.

My advice is after washing your face put aloe vera gel on your face (all over but not too much). This will have a tightening sensation, but calms pimples down and naturally reduces redness and size. I do apply aloe vera gel at night and then use jojoba oil as a moisturizer (a few drops only).

I tried Proactive in the past with cleanser, toner and medicated acne lotion and it did work for me mostly, but I think the stuff is too harsh and probably unnecessary. I do what I listed before and take two taurine pills a day (one morningish and one at night) and I haven't been happier with my skin.

Be careful not to eat too much sugar, try to eliminate dairy, foods high in iodine (seafood) and caffeine or alcohol. I noticed when I ate those things I had skin problems without changing any routine, and there is a lot of studies/research that indicates these factors will make acne worse.

That was probably more than you wanted to hear - sorry, but those alterations will definitely help your skin!

Answer 6

No matter what brand you use, always apply toner before acne cream, moisturizer and things like that. the steps are 1. Cleanse 2. Tone 3. Moisturize/creams etc