At first, the changes were subtle.
A slight loss of firmness around my face.
Fine lines on my neck that didn’t go away, no matter how much moisturizer I used.
Then one day, I realized my skin didn’t just look dry — it looked tired and less resilient.
That’s when I learned what was really going on: over time, the face and neck lose moisture, collagen, and elasticity, often worsened by sun exposure, aging, and years of using products that only sit on the surface.
And even understanding why it was happening didn’t make it any easier to see in the mirror.