A particularly chilly night, a night that soothes skin worn out by the cold wind...

I wore a thin coat instead of a padded jacket to show off, but I regretted it. It was past 10 p.m., and the air was even sharper than I'd imagined. Even with my collar open, the chill seeped in, making me cringe. When I got home and looked in the mirror, my face was flushed from the biting wind. I could tell my skin had suffered quite a bit that day, and it made me feel quite sad.

On nights like this, when my skin is particularly sensitive, I devote even more effort to my calming routine. First, I gently wash my face with lukewarm water, then pat it dry with a towel. Before my skin dries, I apply twice as much moisturizing ampoule as usual. Gently pressing it with the warmth of my palms feels like my frozen skin is melting away. In my experience, slowly absorbing it with my fingertips is much more effective at soothing tired skin than wiping it off with a cotton pad.

If I want a little more nourishment, I mix a drop of face oil into the thick cream and finish. Massage it in, following the texture of the skin without letting it dry out. This creates a thin layer on the skin's surface, locking in moisture all night long, leaving a solid feeling. I've just finished my routine with a cup of warm tea, and this comforting, non-greasy feel is truly wonderful. Although I'm shivering from my coat, I imagine my moisturized skin tomorrow morning, ending this lyrical evening. Why not give your skin, which has been struggling in the cold wind, a little more gentleness today?