CTM Routine For Beautiful Skin

CTM - short for cleansing, toning, and moisturising sounds so prevalent amongst beauty enthusiasts. Despite knowing how significantly this 10 minute routine may affect your skin's health, many of us do not execute it religiously. Even when they do, the expected results aren't achieved due to wrong selection of products. So in today's post I'll stress upon picking the products that are formulated for specific skin type and do not imbalance your skin's condition. Because the comfort level and elasticity of the skin greatly relies upon the products which we use.

Broadly, we may classify skin types in following categories- Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive. There are barely any skincare products which will go well for all skin types, but yes they may fit your skin regimen during certain time of year.

I fall in the category of dry skin type that is characterized by roughness, itchiness, almost invisible pores and lesser elasticity. So it's a task for me to help my skin maintain moisture using mild products. My current favourite for everyday CTM routine is Oriflame Love Nature Oat range made for Dry Skin. Oats are believed to moisturize the dry skin cells and rejuvenate them due to healthy fats found in it. It has anti-inflammatory properties and also forms a protective layer on the skin to prevent loss of moisture. This range includes three products for essential CTM steps -

Cleansing: 
A cleanser shouldn't be aggressive for the skin that leaves the skin irritated, stretchy or overdry. 'Nourishing' cleansers seem to be great to prevent dry skin and don't interfere with skin's natural. moisture. The frequency of cleansing for dry skin is recommended for once a day preferrably before the bed time so that all traces of dirt, makeup, oilyness can be washed away.  

Love Nature Oat Milky Foam Cleanser is a mild cleanser that is something different from usual soapy facewashes. It resembles a shampoo like milky texture and generates light foam which efficiently clears away grime and impurities with no residue left and without being too stripping. It has light scent that can be felt while washing off your face and then disappears soon. The skin feels no stinging after its use.
Price: Rs. 379 for 150 ml.

Ingredients: (refer image below)

Toning:
I would begin by asserting that toners are real skin refreshers. I truly love to use a toner after cleansing the surface of my skin. A toner is not to be taken carelessly by dry skinned people. Toner reduces enlarged pores and provides a suitable base layer for the skincare products that you may apply afterwards.
Love Nature Oat Face Toner is a gentle liquid that can be applied using a cotton ball or by patting directly on skin with your palms. I feel comfortable using cotton balls personally.

Ingredients: (refer image below)

The toner picks up any makeup or debris that are left behind after cleansing and further soothes my itchy skin so well. It's a well-formulated product that gives my tired skin a nice tightening effect.
Price: Rs. 379 for 150ml

Moisturizing: 

Most people would like a light moisturizer during hot summer days to hydrate their facial skin. But I still choose to massage my parched skin with an easy-to-absorb cream.
Love Nature Nourishing Oat Face Cream is my companion these days. It is really light yet gives intense moisturization instantly. The small tub packaging is so easy to carry around so that I may reapply it as per requirement. It has faint fragrance that neither appeals me much, nor bothers me at all. 

It's has moderately thick consistency that won't feel greasy on application. The cream gives even toned and soft skin by reducing dullness. It's absolutely compatible to my skin type.
Price: Rs. 399 for 50gm.

Have you used any of these products? Which is your preferred product at this moment for an effective CTM? Do let us know in comments.

Facial Skin Care Swaps for Cold Weather

When you see your skin looking dull and dry during winters, it's time to swap your usual beauty regimen with the one that should be treating your flaking, chapped skin more lovingly. Here in Chandigarh, the nights have become really cold and I get up to see foggy streets in my locality that is in the outskirts of the city. Not just the surroundings, my skin is showing changes too. So I've added Oriflame's Love Nature products in my cosmetic kitty whose key ingredient is Wild Rose. I chose this because this product range is suited for Dry skin type.

Facial skin gets most affected due to colder winds and lowering temperature. So a rich formula is needed to save your from havoc being created.

The first task is to use a basic, everyday cleanser that sweeps makeup, oil, and grime from your face without causing irritation. Love Nature 2-in-1 Cleanser Wild Rose (priced at INR 349 for 150 ml) is a 2-in-1 facial cleanser formulated with nourishing Wild Rose Oil extract to effectively cleanse skin and remove make-up without over drying. It leaving skin nourished, supple and soft due to its super gentle emollients. It's recommended to apply it in the morning and evening with cotton pad, gently wipe over face removing any excess product. The best part is that the light and smooth formula doesn't leave an oily film on my skin and quickly melts when introduced to skin.

I quenched the dryness of my winter skin with Love Nature Crème Mask Wild Rose (priced at INR 399 for 50gm). This moisturising creme mask formulated with wild rose oil extracts softens and soothes my dry skin with its intense hydration for dehydrated skin. I use it twice a week on cleansed skin. It's a rinse off formula so just needs a few plashes of water to wash off when dried. The skin looks noticeably healthy but not stripped.

Despite being dry skinned, I hate greasy formulas that add an undesirable sheen to my skin. Love Nature Day Cream Wild Rose (INR 379 for 50 ml) prevents that oily film on my skin when applied. It is easy to absorb yet rich in nutrition. It contains natural Wild Rose extract to bring suppleness and protection to the skin, leaves it velvety soft and hydrated. It is super light and an expert in adding in-depth moisturization and natural rosy glow. I need to apply it twice a day but it reduces flaking and peeling on my skin due to winter dryness.

If you managed to earn that glow, it's advised to maintain it using a quality night cream. Before hitting the bed, I apply Love Nature Night Cream Wild Rose (INR 399 for 50 ml) that deeply penetrates within the skin and the rich extracts of exotic ingredients.replenish the dead skin cells during the night time. The natural nutrients offer youthful appeal to my skin as I get up next morning to find my skin happy.

All the products in this line have mild n sweet fragrance that pleases you instantly. The colour, texture, consistency of the products have been kept almost alike. The packaging size is also travel-friendly.
Needless to say, usage of Oriflame's Love Nature Wild Rose products has shown significant changes to my skin and I suggest everyone to grace your skin with a hydration booster dose like this.