“How can you be of service to other people when you’re drained?” asks New York-based skincare enthusiast, Jance Thi Tran. Unwinding is essential for staying grounded. We asked Tran how she approaches self-care, and what pushes her to Dream Beyond™.

Inside, you’ll find a full-sized Superfood Cleanser and two minis of some of our mega hydrators, the Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream and Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask.

Forming new habits is hard, but I knew that by moving to a desert town in Arizona, my old habits would need to be shattered. Number one on the list: taking time to care properly for my skin after spending the day shooting outdoors.

Like many who are among the fortunate to be working from home these days, my schedule has freed up a bit. I’m no longer commuting to work, so my mornings are slower now. I’m still maintaining a routine (did you know that having one can help to ease stress?); in fact, given the extra hour in the morning, I’ve added to mine.

For most of us, a winter complexion equals a lackluster one, so you’ll want to seek out ingredients with brightening effects as you work towards replenishing your shelves with a new hero product, or perhaps entirely overhauling your routine. Formulations that include vitamin C and exfoliating acids—lactic and glycolic acid are your best bets here—effectively wipe away winter dullness to leave your complexion sparkling.

When we talk about skin appearing bright, we are talking about a number of different mechanisms that happen to skin during the aging process. Keeping an even skin tone is really difficult to do as we age, and we put forth a lot of effort to exfoliate (but not too much), hydrate, and protect. Hyperpigmentation can be a cause of skin tone unevenness and can be a precursor to the aging process. It can come from blemish scars and UV radiation, or both if left unprotected.

Though scientific information has become more readily available, and general knowledge about skincare has progressed, certain myths continue to pervade. For example, you might’ve heard that you should wash your face with hot water since doing so will ‘open up’ your pores. Or, you might think that dehydrated and dry skin are one and the same. False! It’s time to set the record straight. 

When it comes to skincare secrets, countless celebrities and models will say that drinking water is the key to a clear, hydrated complexion—but in reality, it’s not that simple. Dehydration occurs when the skin itself is lacking water, which unlike sebum, it can’t create on its own. The good news is topical skincare gets the job done for you. Ahead, find four telltale signs your skin is dehydrated—along with a few moisture-boosting products that can make a major difference.

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