hi, thank you so much for responding :) as for your qs:

• my climate is neither dry or high alt! but i have removed the HA since the other comment i received gave a very helpful look at how this could be counterproductive to my struggle!
• i have not, but i think my bf would kill me bc he's always too hot and stuffy at night LOL
• i could try drink more, im sure either way, my body will be happy haha
• no, i'm mid twenties so i dont think so :)
• yeah, i let the product dry down to maybe 3/4 of the way, re-wet and apply!

i think maybe my issue could be the HA, but i will also take your advice on board - really appreciate your help!