Hydration advice is everywhere — drink more water, carry a Stanley, add electrolytes. While internal hydration is important, it’s only part of the picture. If your skin still feels tight, dull, or dry despite drinking plenty of water, you’re not doing anything wrong. Your skin may simply not be able to hold onto that hydration.

Skincare trends move fast. One week it’s skin cycling, the next it’s a new active, device, or “miracle” treatment promising instant results. While trends can be fun, constantly switching routines often leaves the skin confused, irritated, and overwhelmed.