In short, it's a total mess. Checking my skin condition these days

Even though I diligently applied my basic skincare routine in the morning, I can feel the dryness all over my body, as if the inside of my face is about to tear apart, in less than an hour while sitting in the office.

On the outside, the skin looks shiny and oily due to the heating, but inside, the skin is so dry that when you touch it with your fingertips, you can feel the roughness and dullness.

Especially around my mouth and nose, white, flaky skin flakes off, and makeup doesn't go on smoothly. Pillow marks, which used to disappear quickly, now linger into the afternoon, making me realize how much my skin has lost its elasticity. Pores also appear vertically saggy, perhaps due to dehydration, and my overall complexion looks dull. People often tell me I look tired these days.

To use a metaphor, it's like a shiny, empty can, with a broken skin barrier that can't hold any moisture. Rather than relying on flashy, functional cosmetics, I'm acutely aware of the need for basic care that restores the damaged oil-moisture balance and provides a solid, moisturizing coat to the skin.