HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

With benzoyl peroxide gel do you put moisture on before or after you apply the gel?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Doesn't matter: In fact, you might also try just mixing the two together!

Answered 2/26/2013

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

How do I apply Clindamycin Phosphate and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel on my face?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it fine to apply a facial moisturizer right after differin (adapalene) or benzoyl peroxide after the either of them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can you apply a moisturizer on the top of benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) cream?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am using benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel to treat my acne.Is it harmful to use?To treat the dryness caused due to benzoyl peroxide can I use alovera gel?If yes please say when I should apply aloevera gel that is before or after applying benzoylperoxidgel?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Do you put this(clindamycin phosphate gel) on after washing you face?And i also got the gel benzoyl peroxide 5% which of them do I put on first?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I was prescribed clindamycin gel and a benzoyl peroxide. What order shall i apply it and when would i apply a facial moisturizer?
What kind of moisturizer should I use with clindamycin phosphate gel and benzoyle peroxide wash 5% ?
How long should I wait to apply moisturizer after i put on benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide)?
Can I use Vaseline to reduces dryness produces due to applying benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel?
Is it possible for me to apply my lotion morning and then at night i apply benzoyl peroxide gel?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.