Should I apply a moisturizing cream to my skin before using Duac and Differin gels?

Duac and Differin should be applied to dry skin, about 10-15 minutes after washing it. Cosmetic products should not be applied first, as their occlusive layer may negatively affect the effectiveness of the drug. Manufacturers of both drugs recommend that in the case of severe irritation, temporarily stop using the drugs until it disappears, and then resume treatment. In addition, during treatment, skin exposure to solar radiation should be limited and creams with high sun protection (SPF 50) should be used. He recommends drinking enough fluids to provide the skin with hydration "from the inside". In my opinion, you can use a moisturizing cream with a light consistency that does not contain comedogenic ingredients (so-called clogging the pores of the skin). However, it should be applied after absorbing the medicinal gels prescribed by the doctor, and not before. Cosmetics that you can try are, for example - Cetaphil PS lipoactive moisturizer: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/16829/cetaphil-ps-lipoaktywny-krem-nawilzajacy-krem/apteki - CeraVe moisturizing face cream: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/96977/cerave-nawilzajacy-krem-do-twarzy-krem/apteki - Pharmaceris A Corneo Sensilium Dermo - repair cream to soothe irritations, microdamages, redness: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/101260/pharmaceris-a-corneo-sensilium-dermo-naprawczy-krem-lagodzacy-podraznienia-mikr/apteki The products listed above can be ordered with home delivery or booked at a nearby pharmacy via GdziePoLek.