This is my personal method of using a Cica pack to soothe my sensitive skin that flares up every change of season.

I am someone who suffered a lot of stress due to redness and breakouts whenever the seasons changed, as my skin barrier would break down. After much trial and error, the method I settled on is to keep pads highly concentrated with Cica in the refrigerator and place them on the areas with the most intense heat for about 5 minutes immediately after washing my face. By lowering the temperature and allowing the soothing ingredients to be absorbed right away, I can see the burning sensation on my skin calm down quickly and the redness visibly subside.

In the next step, to minimize irritation, I am practicing a "cosmetic diet" that excludes functional products and focuses solely on hydration. Applying a gentle moisturizing cream in thin layers multiple times creates a moisture barrier that protects the skin from external irritations without making it feel stuffy. If you are struggling with sensitive skin like me, I highly recommend trying this soothing, minimal routine rather than applying a lot of different products.