It definitely feels better than two days ago.

My skin was in terrible condition because I hadn't been able to sleep properly for the past few days, but perhaps because I felt like I got a good night's sleep yesterday for the first time in a while, my skin this morning definitely seems better than it was two days ago. I’ve realized once again that sleep is the most important thing for your skin.

I was most satisfied that my dark circles, which were my biggest source of stress, have faded a little. Just two days ago, the area under my eyes looked deeply sunken and dull, making me look tired every time I looked in the mirror. Back then, even with makeup on, I looked lifeless overall, but today, I felt like my complexion had brightened up a bit. It’s not completely healed, but I think it’s reached a point where I feel like I can finally breathe again.

Yesterday, I deliberately put down my phone early and went to bed while drinking warm water, and it seems that worked. It has been a really long time since I slept for so long without waking up in the middle of the night, so my body felt less heavy when I woke up in the morning. My skin definitely felt more hydrated as well. My face felt less tight after washing it, and my makeup seemed to apply much better than before, which made me feel great.

And what was surprising was that my skin texture looked a bit more refined. A few days ago, it felt very dry and my makeup looked patchy, but today, it felt less rough to the touch. I found myself constantly looking in the mirror. Of course, it hasn't fully recovered yet, so I feel like it will break out again if I let my guard down, but I still felt a little bit of reward for my efforts.

What I’ve realized while writing my skin log lately is that while applying various expensive products is important, the foundation is ultimately sleep and lifestyle habits. It’s fascinating how just getting proper sleep can change the look of your face. I think this is especially true for me because I’m the type of person whose lack of sleep immediately shows in my dark circles and skin tone.

I'm in a good mood for no particular reason today, so I'm planning to even put on a face mask before going to bed. I hope to maintain this momentum so that in a few days, I can leave a record of even clearer skin.