LHOOQ Journal Vol.2

Why Your Skin Still Feels Dry After Applying Toner: Basic Care for Dry Skin

You feel moisturized immediately after applying toner, but your skin starts to feel tight a little while later. When this happens, it is important to review not just how much moisture you are adding, but also the state of your skin after cleansing, as well as where, what, and how much product you are using.

Basic care for skin that feels dry even after applying toner

Feeling dry after applying toner isn't just about a lack of moisture

When you're concerned about dryness, it's easy to assume you just need to add more moisture. However, depending on your skin condition, the tightness you feel after cleansing, or external factors like air conditioning and the changing seasons, simply layering on moisture repeatedly may not resolve the dryness.

The key is not just providing moisture, but adjusting your entire skincare routine—including oil—to match your skin's condition on any given day.

When you feel dryness, review your routine before adding more products

If you add a new product every time you feel dry, your daily care routine becomes overly complicated.

At LHOOQ, we suggest a simple basic routine: applying a small amount of Universal Oil after cleansing, followed by Watery Serum Mist.

Start with a small amount, and focus your adjustments on areas that tend to be dry, such as the cheeks and around the mouth.

Even for dry skin, start with a little.

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Use the oil and the mist for their specific roles

Use Universal Oil to smooth and condition your skin, and use Watery Serum Mist to lightly layer on hydration.

By separating their roles, you can avoid using too many products and make it easier to keep your daily care routine simple.

The basic approach is the same for both morning and night. If you feel dry during the day, hold the mist a little further from your face and apply a light layer.

Basic application for when you feel dry

After cleansing, gently pat your face with a towel to remove excess water.
Spread a small amount of Universal Oil thinly over your palms.
Apply it first to areas that tend to be dry, such as the cheeks and around the mouth.
Follow with Watery Serum Mist over your entire face.
If you feel dry during the day, apply a small amount of mist.

The point is to adjust gradually based on your skin's condition that day, rather than increasing the amount all at once.

Follow the oil with the mist to layer on moisture.