Emergency recovery diary to revive my mud-colored skin after a bombardment of overtime work lol

I got home from work today and looked in the mirror, and my skin was in such a terrible state that I'm writing this down like a diary entry. ㅠㅠ I've been working overtime every day and under so much stress lately because of a project at work, it seems like my skin declared strike first. Haha. There are two or three large, painful, pus-filled pimples popping up around my forehead and chin, and my overall complexion has turned ashen, like someone who has been bedridden for days. ㅠㅠ

I am painfully realizing once again just how devastating sleep deprivation is for the skin. Because I couldn't sleep, I missed the golden time for skin regeneration; the marks from popped pimples haven't gone away and look like they're going to remain as hyperpigmentation. On top of that, staring at a monitor all day under the office heater has heated up my body, leaving my cheeks flushed red. When I touch my skin, it feels so rough it's practically sandpaper.

I felt like I absolutely couldn't take it anymore today, so on my way home from work, I stopped by Olive Young to hurriedly buy a Cica mask pack and spot ointment that are supposed to be good for soothing. Haha. First, I washed my face thoroughly and cooled down the heat with a cold toner I had kept in the refrigerator, then I practically poured the soothing ampoule all over my face. After that, I put on the Cica pack and lay down; the cooling sensation made me feel like I could finally live again. ㅠㅠ I dabbed a cotton swab with tea tree oil on the pimples and applied them, then firmly attached a spot patch. I plan to pass out and sleep before 10 PM no matter what tonight, haha. Stress and lack of sleep really seem to be the root of all evil that even dermatological treatments can't cover up. ㅠㅠ I pray that this sallow complexion will be at least a little bit clearer by tomorrow morning. Haha. I hope all of you members, even if you are busy, make sure to get plenty of sleep and take care of your skin health. ㅠㅠ