What is CTM?
C : Cleansing
T : Toning
M : Moisturizing
Cleansing
Cleansing is the process of cleaning your skin. There are many types of cleansers like face wash, oil cleansers, cream cleansers etc. According to the skin type there are mainly two types of cleansers. Cleansers having Salicylic Acid or Glycerin based ones is attributed to oily skin. For dry skin Aloe Vera gel based or Hyaluronic Acid based products are suitable. There are certain things to remember while doing cleansing. You should wash your hands before applying cleanser. Because we touch many things so our hands become dirty. So you should not touch your face with that hands otherwise it will cause skin problems. While applying cleanser do it in a circular motion and never pressurize your skin. Use a silky and soft cloth to wipe your face and do not rub with that. You can just dab it on your face. You can do it twice a day.
Toning
It is the process of balancing the pH of your skin. Toner hydrate your skin and act as a protective layer. The pores will minimize by the use of toner. There are many interpretations about toner; it reduces oiliness and infection, it makes your skin to ready for moisturizing, closes opened pores etc. However it is not much important in daily care. It is useful for oily and acne prone skin. Of course toner has many merits. But you should be careful if you are using alcohol based toner. When you increase the use of alcoholic based toner sometimes you will have a burning sensation and will make the skin dry and leads to skin irritation. So You can skip it or not, its your choice.
Moisturizing
Moisturizing is the process of hydrating your skin well. There are various types of moisturizers available now a days. So you have to choose one which is really suitable for your skin. If you have oily skin then you can go for gel or lotion based moisturizer. If you have dry skin you can opt creamy moisturizer. Normal skin can choose as they desire. Combination skin should buy moisturizers for dry skin and oily skin. You can apply the moisturizer immediately after the bath. And you can apply both day and night as well.
What is CCM?
C : Cleanser
C: Corrector
M : Moisturizer
S : Sunscreen
Corrector
CCM/CCMS is quite popular today. The demerits of toner made a path to corrector which later became popular among people. There are different types of correctors according to each skin problems. Color correctors are rather famous and widely used ones. It hides unwanted things, be it is a shade, acne, pigment , complexion, dark spots whatever it is. It balances skin pigment and make an even tone to your skin.
Sunscreen
Just as moisturizer sunscreen also is an unavoidable product. Sunscreen protects our skin from harmful uv rays. Sunscreen has many benefits. It resists tanning, ageing, wrinkles etc. You can choose a sunscreen according to your skin type just as the moisturizer. While purchasing one you have to consider SPF, PA , climate etc. Sunscreens having SPF50+ with PA+++ and above is applicable in the Indian climate. You should apply 30 minutes before going out and reapply it after every 2 or 3 hours.
While comparing CCM with CTM, CCM is much better than CTM. Because toner is not much good for your skin. The alcoholic content in the toner will make further skin problems . So it is good if you choose CCM/CCMS skincare routine. But after all it is your choice to choose. Choose wisely !!!!
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