Skin trouble that comes on days when you're particularly tired and afraid to look in the mirror
This morning, I looked in the mirror for a long time, hesitated, and finally sighed. In the past, I'd wake up with a clear complexion after just a little sleep, but these days, I'm acutely aware that my condition isn't recovering as quickly as it used to.
Especially when I feel stressed out due to a lot of work, red, irritated skin like this inevitably starts to appear one by one around my chin and cheeks, and it shows no signs of going away, so I feel intimidated every time I go out. I'm trying to change all my cosmetics to mild ones and drink more water than usual, but it's not easy to turn things around. Even after work, I thoroughly wash my face despite my exhaustion and diligently apply a soothing pack, but my already irritated skin still leaves marks here and there. My reflection in the mirror feels unfamiliar, and my confidence seems to be slowly falling, which weighs on my heart.
I think I'm finally starting to realize how precious a gift it was to have a time when I could look healthy just by roughly applying skincare and lotion. Now, it feels like I've reached a point where I have to meticulously check the ingredients from the basics and thoroughly manage my diet and sleep habits, which makes me feel a bit bitter. I wonder if there are any of you who have wisely overcome skin problems like mine that come up whenever the seasons change or your condition worsens. Whether it's a small change in lifestyle or a skincare tip that really helped you, please share any of them. I'm curious to hear your valuable experiences on how you endure and manage these times.