The fine dust is really the worst.

The fine dust has been so severe these past few days that checking the app as soon as I wake up has become my daily routine. As expected, the levels are 'very bad' today, so I can't open the windows or ventilate the house; even the air inside feels stuffy.

My bronchial tubes aren't in good condition, but what's most stressful is that my skin reacts immediately. When I come back from going out, my face itches, and it feels like tiny pimples that I don't usually get are popping up one by one. No matter how much I wear a mask, it feels like fine dust is getting stuck deep in my pores, so as soon as I get home from work, I make sure to thoroughly double cleanse with cleansing oil.

I apply a soothing mask every day to minimize irritation, but fundamentally, the air quality is bad.