The importance of self-care was reaffirmed thanks to an absurd incident that occurred while I was out for a walk.

I just had a truly absurd experience at the park near my house. I was resting on a bench when a passing retriever suddenly licked my lap enthusiastically, as if it were a treat. The owner was flustered and apologized, but seeing his innocent eyes didn't make me angry. Instead, this peaceful evening felt strangely unfamiliar. In that profound peace, I suddenly noticed my skin under natural light. Since I entered my 30s, I've noticed my skin doesn't recover as quickly as it used to, so even on walks like this, I'm always worried about skin texture and elasticity. Lately, I've been diligently working on a routine at home. Going to the salon every time is time-consuming, expensive, and burdensome. So, a beauty device I recently purchased has significantly improved my quality of life. At first, I was skeptical about its effectiveness, and I even put it aside. But after using it for 15 minutes every night without fail, I've definitely noticed a clearer complexion. Now that my skin tone is even, I feel more confident wearing light makeup, and even today, when I go to the park bare-faced, I feel less self-conscious about what others think. It's made me realize that taking care of your skin doesn't have to be something grand. Just using a single, consistent home care product like this is enough. If you're worried about your skin not looking its best, why not try a little extra effort to pamper yourself once a day instead of expecting too much? Thanks to the cute puppy I met on my walk, my skin feels even more precious this evening.