My own secret skin pack method to make 200% use of leftover toner pads

Hello Maypure members! How is your home skincare routine going? In the past, when I got home from work, I was too lazy to even wash up, so I would usually just quickly slather on some toner and lotion and crash. ㅠㅠ But as I get a year or two older, I can definitely feel that my skin isn't what it used to be. I was especially shocked to see that the pillow marks on my face wouldn't disappear until lunchtime after I woke up in the morning. Haha. So these days, even when I'm tired, I'm trying my best to do thorough home care no matter what. I’d like to share a personal skincare tip that I’ve recently settled on. It’s nothing fancy—just a way to use toner pads, which are very popular these days!

I used to only use pads for wiping off toner, but doing so actually irritated my skin, causing it to turn red and sensitive. So, I learned how to use them as a skin pack by watching videos from beauty YouTubers. After waking up and washing my face, I stick toner pads containing soothing ingredients like Cica or Houttuynia cordata onto my cheeks, forehead, and chin while I dry my hair. Leaving them on for about 5 to 10 minutes prevents my face from overheating from the hairdryer's hot air and fully replenishes moisture, killing two birds with one stone. After removing the pads, I gently pat the remaining essence into my skin to absorb it before applying makeup, and the adherence of my base makeup improves dramatically. I highly recommend this morning skin pack method for anyone whose makeup tends to cake.

And in the evening, I give my skin a bit more special care. I take out a pad that I've kept chilled in the refrigerator and use it as a soothing pack. Especially on days when my skin is really irritated after wrestling with kids all day at school and getting covered in chalk dust, I apply a generous amount of aloe gel and then place a cold toner pad on top. Doing this instantly lowers my skin temperature, quickly calms down redness, and makes my pores feel tighter. If I put a silicone mask cover, like the ones sold at Daiso, over it, it prevents the essence from evaporating and makes it comfortable to move around, so it's a total lifesaver! Since I use just one pad effectively morning and evening, I find that I don't need to buy expensive face masks to maintain my skin's condition well. You should definitely try using those toner pads lying around in your drawers as a cooling pack too!