The wind was so cold on my way home from work today... When I got home, I looked in the mirror and my cheeks were red and prickly. I guess my skin was taken aback by the sudden cold weather. My body felt like a ton of weight and I just wanted to sleep, but I couldn't just leave my damaged skin barrier alone, so I dug in and started a home care routine.
Actually, when I'm tired, I find that home care focused on soothing and hydrating is the most effective, rather than using highly concentrated functional cosmetics. I soak a cotton pad with soothing toner, place it on the reddened area for a moment, then apply twice as much moisturizing cream on top. Now, I feel like my skin is finally starting to feel a little less hot. On days when I'm out in the cold, windy weather, it's best to take care of your skin right away, not just leave it on.
Sometimes, this meticulous home care routine can feel a bit of a hassle, but seeing your face smooth the next morning is so rewarding. Even without fancy equipment or tools, I find that taking the time to fill my skin with just the right basic products is truly healing. I know you've all had a tough day out in the cold, but I hope you have a restful night with a cup of warm tea.