Back in 2021, I was 52 and thought my skin was just aging. I used good products, even retinol, but my barrier was tired and overworked. You can see it in the photo—dryness, uneven tone, fine lines that looked deeper under certain lighting. Fast forward to 2025. Yes, the lighting is different, but look beyond that. My skin has life again. It looks smoother, brighter, and more hydrated. I stopped stripping my skin and focused on skin barrier repair instead. I switched to a Korean skincare routine