I decided to get some skincare after seeing how unchanged my friends looked after a long time.

I went to a high school reunion last weekend, and I was surprised to see how everyone looked exactly the same as they did back then. I, on the other hand, have been very worried about my increasing wrinkles and dull complexion whenever I look in the mirror. When I discreetly asked my friends for their secret, they all agreed that building a solid foundation in skincare is the answer. I used to use being busy as an excuse to be too focused on taking care of my kids, barely managing to apply a single layer of lotion to my face before going to sleep. It made me feel a bit bitter to think that such neglect might be what caused the difference I see now. I am thinking of starting to set aside some time for myself little by little and begin a serious skincare routine. Since it is my first time, I feel a bit lost because I have so many questions—which products suit my type and where to even begin. Do any of you seniors or peers have specific skincare routines you put extra effort into, or any methods you would recommend? If you have any secrets that worked for you after you started taking an interest in skincare late like I did, please share them with me.