Is it because of the dry indoor air in winter? The state of my pores at night is shocking.

It was past 10 p.m., after washing my face, I stood in front of the bathroom mirror and stared blankly at my face for a long time. Perhaps it was because the weather had gotten colder and I'd turned up the indoor heating, but today, the pores around my nose and cheeks were particularly noticeable. It wasn't usually this bad, but looking at my skin's unevenness under the bright lights really made my mind spin. Analyzing the situation objectively, I realized it wasn't simply the enlarged pores typical of oily skin caused by excessive sebum production. Rather, the cold winter winds were drying out my skin's surface, and the sudden temperature fluctuations were causing my skin to lose elasticity, leading to vertically stretched pores. While it's difficult to quantify objectively, my current condition is a significant drop in moisture content and a weakened skin barrier. I thought I'd been diligently maintaining my home care routine, but today's skin condition was unexpected. In times like these, it's crucial to accurately identify the cause and adjust your routine, rather than simply being upset. Today, I'm going to layer a ceramide moisturizer to protect my skin barrier and replenish moisture with hyaluronic acid rather than harsh ingredients. I'll also turn up the humidifier setting a bit before bed. I'll also remember to keep a journal of my skin today to check for any changes later. Winter is definitely a season where even a slight decrease in skin care intensity can be noticeable.