I experienced a LOT of stress for about 5 years straight that ruined my skin barrier and am trying to heal it. My entire face used to be completely tomato red. The redness is now confined to about two fingers width on my cheeks and getting less. I’m breaking out rn from hormonal acne due to my cycle and no natural sunlight for the after pics so not the best progress pictures but the comparison blew me away at the world of difference there is. I used to wash with American products which has always done nothing for my face.
My routine is pretty simple since I’m scared of damaging my skin barrier with too many products.
AM: centella oil for 3-5 minutes, the ordinary hyaluronic acid + B5 serum, soon jung hydro barrier cream
PM: centella oil for 1-2 minutes, a foaming cleanser that’s on the banned brands list so I won’t name it but I’m planning on swapping it anyway because it doesn’t seem to do much for my skin, beauty of Joseon revive serum with snail mucin, and SJ hydro barrier cream.
I swear by the centella oil as someone who has extremely dry sensitive skin. It’s so so hydrating and gentle, lifts so much dead cells and dirt off my face without being too harsh
by Kitchen-Theory-5931