SKIN CARE ROUTINE FOR ACNE PRONE AND OILY SKIN

Acne prone skin is most problematic skin , due to excess sebum production , dirt accumulation ,hormone imbalance and lack of a good diet, skin gets worse day by day .

With the right care and skin care regime acne can actually be kept under control by just altering your skin regime  . Among the best resulting skin routines the CTM  and CETM process have been found to be really effective .This not only helps reduce pimples but also could help cure acne scaring on the long run.

Acne prone skin needs extra care and effort , by this you could keep acne at bay and prevent further scaring or pigmentation .

THE 'CETM' ROUTINE 

 This routine consists of cleansing , exfoliating , toning and moisturizing on an everyday bases.  

CLEANSING

Acne is a hub for microbes , the effected region is inflamed and much irritated than the regular skin, soaps can alter ph and can irritate the skin futhur  more leading to pigmentation so it is very important to use the right cleanser and totally avoid soaps. another  very important point to be considered is to use a cleanser which is extremely mild on the skin and does not irritate your skin , use only gel or water based face washes , cream based products can add extra moisture and clog pore even more ,stay away from SLS, pthalates and paraben containing products.

recommendation : cetaphil gentle cleanser: ₹ 300
 plum green tea pore cleaning face wash :  ₹ 345
himalaya herbals purifying neem face wash : ₹ 120
aroma magic lavender face wash : ₹ 165

EXFOLIATION 

Exfoliation is a really important step in maintaining clean and problem free skin . Start by taking a coin sized amount of the product and gently massaging the product in  upward circular motion moving it away from the face, avoid the eye area. Repeat this step for at least 4-5 mins and wash it off with water . Choosing the right scrub is equally very important, avoid scrubbing if you have active acne break out as this might only make the situation worse. 

Use and exfoliator not more than 3 times a week, best way to use one is during a night skin care regime ,if you have super sensitive skin or  are someone who is exposed to a lot of pollution everyday then use a mild everyday scrub ( clean and clear blackhead clearing daily scrub :₹ 55)  will help as the particles are comparatively less gritty and wont disturb the skin 

Recommendations : Biotique bio papaya revitalizing tan removal scrub :₹  199 
Neutrogena deep clean backhead eliminating scrub : ₹ 280
Himalaya herbals purifying neem scrub : ₹ 130
The face shop jeju volcanic lava scrub foam : ₹ 690

TONING 

Toning is one of the most underrated steps. For people with acne prone skin, open pores;  a toner would be a miracle product, toner helps clear dirt and dust from within the pores which usually cleansers might not, they help shut the pores so you can step out without having to worry about pollution,  toners are usually specially designed for treating a specific skin problem,  like toners for acne prone skin contain mandelic acid, salicyclic acid which are amazing in treating acne and acne scars.

Recommendations : Kaya purifying toner : ₹ 325
Plum green tea alcohol free toner : ₹ 390
fabindia neem and tulsi toner :₹ 290
Biotique bio cucumber pore tightening toner : ₹ 131

MOISTURISING 

There are many myths that oily skin do not need a moisturizer which  is absolutely wrong  ,using a water based product can help skin maintain the moisture level , helps control excessive production of sebum and improves the texture of the skin

Recommendations : Fabindia clove cream for acne control :₹ 290
aroma magic juniper berry oil free moisturiser :₹ 320
Plum green tea mattifying moisturiser :₹ 470
Nuetrogena oil free moisture cream : ₹ 327
lakme peach milk soft creme :₹ 100

SUNSCREEN 

wheather it is summer or winter a sunscreen should never be skipped, Irrespective of your skin tone . This point has to be clearly understood that sunscreen just does not prevent you from tanning but does much more, it protects skin from harmful rays of the sun such as UVA and uvB rays which are responsible for pigmentation, early signs of aging, wrinkles and fine lines, in worst cases UV radiation is the most common mutagen causing mutation in the genetic level which can lead to cancer and many more genetic disorders, hence  never step out without a sunscreen, look for words like BROAD SPECTRUM, UVA AND UVB PROTECTION written on your  sunscreens 

Recommendations : Neutrogena ultasheer dry touch sunblock SPF 50+ : ₹ 199
Lotus herbals safe sun UV screen matte gel Pa+++ SPF 50 : ₹ 315
SuDerma la screen silicone sunscreen gel SPF 30 : ₹ 725

This process might look very tedious but doesn't take more than 15 mins , 
step 1 : wash face with a cleanser 
step 2 : expoliate using a scrub gently ( not more than 3 times a week )
step 3 : apply a toner using a cotton ball or spritz all over the face, wait until the toner dries              completely ( 1 - 2 mins) 
step 4 : apply moisturiser by massaging a pea size amount on the face in upward circular motion and anticlockwise under and around the eye region , wait for 5 mins for the moisturiser to seep into the skin
step 5 : finish it off with a sunscreen , take little more than a pea size and apply in the same way as the moisturiser leave for about 2 mins 
 You can go ahead with the rest off your makeup as usual 

I hope this helps you achieve that flawless skin, this method had helped  me personally with my acne and u will see results within 1 week 
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