It's 9:46 AM. I got off work, sat in my room with the heater on full blast, and looked in the mirror. I was startled. The fine wrinkles around my eyes and mouth were so chapped they were twice as pronounced as usual. It felt like my skin was about to tear. Some people might just hastily spray on a moisturizing mist, but if you look closely at the ingredients, you'll see that the mist actually evaporates, stripping the skin of its moisture. So, you need to be careful. I've made it a habit to analyze ingredients, and in extremely dry indoor air like this, sealing and strengthening the skin barrier are more important than simply rehydrating. Instead of simply adding a watery product, you should use a product containing panthenol, ceramides, and cholesterol to block moisture channels immediately after washing. Just getting into the habit of applying it within a minute of washing and drying your face will make a huge difference in the effectiveness of your basic skincare routine. Honestly, I'm too tired in the evenings to bother with all the stuff. Still, I just soaked a cotton pad with my usual ampoule and placed it on the irritated area for about five minutes. If you can tolerate a little of the hassle and change your daily routine to something more moisturizing like this, you can endure this winter's heater winds without spending a fortune. And don't forget to bring a humidifier. It's a hassle, but let's pay a little more attention tonight to ensure our skin condition tomorrow morning.