January 19, 2024
Today was a lazy Sunday, and since no one was at home, I woke up late, around 8 AM. My initial plan was to work on a personal project, but the electricity in my area was under maintenance and remained out until 2:30 PM. With no internet and nothing much to do, I decided to take some time for self-exploration.
During this downtime, I randomly started analyzing my face, and to my surprise, I realized I’ve never really followed any proper skincare routine. Looking at my skin closely, I noticed issues like acne marks, pigmentation, and excess sebum, particularly on my forehead and nose. There were also acne lesions on my nose, dark circles, and under-eye puffiness. This curiosity sparked a realization—I should start taking better care of my skin.
Instead of immediately rushing to a dermatologist, I decided to try some skincare on my own first. After some research, I placed an order for a few products to begin my journey:
- Cleanser: CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
- Serum: The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
- Moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel
- Exfoliant: Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
- Mask: Clay mask
In the evening, I went on my regular walk and managed 5,547 steps. My total steps for the month so far are 111,308. Overall, it was a slow day, but it gave me some time to reflect and make small plans for self-improvement.
