The master of spicy hot pot on a winter night, the stark reality revealed by Hongjo in the mirror

After finishing a bowl of mala-tang for a late-night snack, my lips are numb. I look at the clock and see it's past 10 p.m. I feel a little good, but when I see my cheeks burning in the bathroom mirror, reality hits me. The cold winter air has already reduced my ability to retain moisture, and the stimulating ingredients like capsaicin seem to have rapidly stimulated blood flow, heightening the feeling of heat. Looking back, this isn't just a matter of enjoying a meal. The redness caused by dilated capillaries will likely persist for quite some time. My skin is now noticeably vulnerable to irritation due to weakened keratin lipids in the epidermis. I need to keep a record of my skin and focus on strengthening my moisture barrier to ensure a good night's sleep. If I don't use a product containing panthenol or madecassoside to temporarily cool down the heat, the itchiness and dryness will inevitably worsen overnight. I'm leaving this record so I won't forget the suffering I endured today, between the cold outside and the hot mala-tang. I know every time I eat, the pain of managing it outweighs the pleasure, but it's still not easy. Tomorrow, I will look at this record and carefully check the diet and ingredients again.