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What order should face products be used?

Okay I know cleanser, toner, then moisturizer. But what about if you throw acne products in the mix. And then acne scar fading products?
I use a benzoyl peroxide product on my face to prevent acne before my moisturizer, but now i want to start using Mederma to lighten a few small scars. Supposed to be used twice a day. So before the BP lotion or after? Moisturizer is last, I know.
Thanks!
Nobody is answering my question!! Please read it!! I need to know when to use the acne scar fading cream. Before or after the acne cream???

3 Comments

Whatever you do, please do not mix more than one product containing an active ingredient, e.g. Benzoyl Peroxide or Salycilic Acid, or a reaction may occur worsening the imperfections in your complexion. Or dry out your skin, also worsening the appearance. Choose one product with an active ingredient, I prefer using a cleanser, then follow with a vitamin enriched toner, which you can find anywhere, which will reduce the appearance of acne scarring, then a moisturizer. You really don’t need as many products as you think to acheive good skin, you just have to find the right regimen. I use one called Sotto Mare I get through my beauty supplier, but you can find good ones cheap as easy as Wal Mart. Hopefully this was helpful!

Comment by byttisoap — May 17, 2010 @ 11:52 pm

Ok, you seem to already know the answer! Cleanse, tone, and moisturize…AND SUNSCREEN! Too many people leave that very important step out! SPF of 15 or higher is reccomended from any dermetologist or any estetition.

It’s important to do these steps to your face, but honestly using the right products is what will really help you. some ingredients in some cleansers and toners are damaging to your face. There are lots of awesome great things out there for your skin. here’s a tip…they are not found at wal-mart!

Go to a skin school where it’s cheep! most of the time they can give you a free consultation