The condition of your skin is more concerning than the person you almost bump into on the street.

Just now, I almost ran into someone who looked a lot like my ex-boyfriend across the street. My heart sank, and as I did, I found myself reaching for a mirror. Thinking back, I think I was more terrified of seeing him again than of seeing my skin in such a bad state. Maybe it's because the weather's gotten so cold lately, but every morning when I look in the mirror, my skin texture isn't what it used to be.

The heater wind was really dry, but I was worried because the oiliness was making the bumps around my nose and cheeks stand out. Even at that split second, I was worried that my makeup might smudge or that my sagging skin would show, and that made me feel a little bitter. But I think that these kinds of irritations are what make me start taking care of my skin again. When I get home, I'll start with a soothing pack and cooling care that can tightly fill in the pores. In the winter, I can't let my guard down because it seems like the pores in my skin get noticeably bigger if I let my guard down for even a moment. How's your skin this morning, everyone?