What is the Full Form of CTM Routine?

In the beauty, cosmetics, and dermatology industries, skin experts constantly recommend following a basic daily 'CTM Routine' to maintain healthy, glowing, and acne-free skin.

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Should people with oily skin use a moisturizer?

Answer

Yes! Skipping moisturizer causes your skin to dry out, which forces your body to produce even more oil to compensate. Oily skin types should just use a lightweight, gel-based, oil-free moisturizer.

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Key Facts

Dermatologists recommend doing the CTM routine twice a day: once in the morning after waking up, and once at night before going to bed.

Many modern routines add an 'S' at the end (CTMS), which stands for 'Sunscreen'.

1. The Full Form

The full form of CTM is Cleansing, Toning, and Moisturizing.

2. The Three Steps Explained

Step 1: Cleansing: This is the process of washing your face with a face wash or cleanser to completely remove dirt, pollution, dead skin cells, and makeup.
Step 2: Toning: After washing, the skin's pH balance gets disturbed and pores open up. Applying a skin 'Toner' (like rose water) helps to shrink the pores back to normal size, restores the pH balance, and removes any remaining hidden dirt.
Step 3: Moisturizing: Cleansing strips the skin of its natural oils. A moisturizer (lotion or cream) is applied at the end to rehydrate the skin, lock in the moisture, and keep the skin soft and protected from the environment.

Questions and Answers

Should people with oily skin use a moisturizer?+

Yes! Skipping moisturizer causes your skin to dry out, which forces your body to produce even *more* oil to compensate. Oily skin types should just use a lightweight, gel-based, oil-free moisturizer.

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