Have I ruined my skin?
I could really use some skincare advice because I’m feeling pretty lost.
I’m 37 years old and have pretty dry skin.
A while back I started using COSRX products consistently for several months, and my skin honestly looked the best it ever had. I gradually built up my routine:
- Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
- Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
- AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
- Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
- Advanced Snail Peptide Eye Cream
- Occasional sheet masks
After a while, I developed a dry patch on my right cheek. Instead of getting better, it gradually became worse. It’s a little flaky, but it’s not really itchy. Then I also noticed it on my other cheek.
I started wondering if I’d suddenly developed a reaction to the snail mucin, so I stopped using the COSRX snail products and switched to:
- Beauty of Joseon Apricot Blossom Peeling Gel
- Hada Labo Mega Illuminating Moisturizer Cream
Unfortunately, I haven’t noticed any real improvement.
At this point I’m not sure what’s causing it or what to try next. Has anyone experienced something similar? Could this be a damaged skin barrier, an allergic reaction, or something else entirely? Have I somehow ruined my skin, or is this something that can recover with the right routine?
I’d really appreciate any advice. Thanks!