At 1 a.m., I look at the broken pieces of paper in the cold wind and start organizing them.

I washed my face and stood in front of the mirror this morning, and my heart feels heavy. It's particularly cold today, so after spending a while in the cold wind outside, my cheeks are so red they almost feel burning. It's not just the redness; the dryness has reduced my skin's elasticity, making my skin look much rougher and more uneven than usual. I know if I sleep like this, my makeup won't stick tomorrow, so I'm carefully reviewing the ingredients and making an emergency prescription. To reduce irritation, I lightly wiped my face with a simple cica toner. Then, I applied two layers of an ampoule with a high panthenol content. Exposure to the cold wind can disrupt the oil-water balance, causing the tissue around the pores to become loose. Instead of focusing on excessive oil, I focused on strengthening the skin barrier with ingredients similar to lipid membranes, and the redness seems to have subsided. Even though I'm tired because it's early in the morning, I feel a sense of calm now that I've adjusted my routine to the right ingredients. I hope everyone is staying safe during these dry winter nights.