A small routine I'm posting after my mom asked me about my skin secrets while eating dinner.

I was just finishing a bowl of hot stew with my parents, peeling some fruit together, and chatting about this and that. Suddenly, my mom looked at me intently and asked what I was putting on my face these days to make my skin so smooth. I was too lazy to do anything, so I just told her it was the same as usual, but I do have my own nightly routine. It's winter, so it's cold outside and dry inside from the heating. If I let my guard down even for a moment, my skin quickly becomes dull and my pores saggy.

So these days, as soon as I get home in the evening, I'm focusing on gentle cleansing. After washing, before my face dries, applying a cooling toner to cool down my skin is key. Sometimes, when I'm feeling lazy, all I do is put on a pad. It may seem like a small thing, but I've been doing it consistently and my bumps have definitely become much more subdued. I told my mom about it, and she asked me to buy her one too, which makes me feel both proud and embarrassed.

It's below freezing outside, so my face feels like it's freezing all the way home from work, but when I get home and tidy up like this, the day finally feels over. Even now, I've turned down the offer to watch a drama in the living room and come into my room. I need to quickly wash up and put on a refreshing pack. It's nothing special, but I think sticking to the basics makes the most noticeable difference. If your skin looks particularly tired, don't be greedy and start by gently pampering it. The next morning, when I look in the mirror, I can definitely feel my skin's firmer texture, which feels great.