It's already well past 9 p.m. Perhaps because the temperature outside is below freezing, the house feels particularly dry thanks to the boiler and heater. Today, I completely emptied a bottle of my favorite highly moisturizing ampoule and was about to recycle it. Seeing the empty contents, scraped clean, filled me with a strange sense of pride. This single empty bottle feels like a medal for protecting my skin this winter. In fact, as the weather gets colder, outdoor activities decrease and trips to the salon become a hassle, so the quality of my home care routine ultimately determines my overall skin condition. I recently developed a routine to combat dry skin, and I'll share a few key points with you. First, I found that immediately layering moisture on my face without drying it immediately after washing was extremely effective. Since indoor heaters can easily wick moisture away from my skin, a prompt home care routine is as essential as keeping a humidifier on. Using an ingredient analysis app, I've found that a combination of hyaluronic acid and panthenol is the most effective way to strengthen the skin barrier during the winter. I'm also focusing on maintaining a healthy oil-water balance by increasing the frequency of moisturizing packs rather than over-exfoliating. These small changes in my routine seem to add up to a truly effective home care routine. I'm so happy to see my skin barrier strengthening as quickly as my empty cosmetic bottles pile up. I hope you all have a great evening and continue to maintain vibrant skin with analytical skincare for the rest of the winter.