While a neat appearance is important, there are things I miss when I look in the mirror.

How long has this been going on? I'm standing in front of the front door, struggling to get my hair out of my zipper, and I'm starting to laugh. I'm afraid my impatience will only damage my hair, so I take a deep breath and sit down in front of the mirror. Calmly separating the strands, I glance at myself and see my face flushed and exhausted from even the slightest disturbance. As I get older, I feel my skin becoming more sensitive to even the slightest irritation, so I'm gradually evolving my daily skincare routine. When I put a cool, soothing pad from the fridge on my face, which has become so sensitive from all that zipper fighting, I finally feel a little more at peace. I used to insist on fancy, expensive, functional ingredients, but now, products that provide instant relief, even in these unexpected situations, are a real godsend. The moisturizing essence I recently switched to, in particular, feels like it deeply hydrates the skin, not just on the surface, but deep within. I highly recommend it to people my age. Rather than an artificial glow, it feels like it restores the skin's natural, healthy texture. As I've noticed my skin thinning over time, I've learned that a solid foundation like this is incredibly powerful. I've written this in a monologue, but I hope you all find time to pause and gently pamper yourself in the midst of your busy daily lives. After all, if you value yourself, it will reflect beautifully on your face.