It is natural for our skin to dry as we get older. The production of Sebum i.e.,fatty lubricant matter secreted by Sebaceous Glands of the skin decreases, and ourCells are more prone to losing moisture. The result is dry, lined skin. Doctorstell us that drinking enough water is the key to keeping all of our Cells hydrated,including those of our skin. Is drinking lots of water really beneficial to theskin? Can it slow the signs of aging, reduce wrinkles or ease problem blemishes?Let's look at the role of water in the skin.
|  | Human body contains 70% of water. Skin is the largest organ of thebody. It follows that our skin contains a lot of water! Our Cells needconstant hydration. Although moisturizers are useful in keeping skinfrom drying out, nothing can take the place of drinking 2–3 liters ofwater daily.
| Water purifies. It increases blood flow efficiency to help carry toxins out of thebody. This happens on both a systemic and on a cellular level. This AIDS the transportof toxins through the Kidneys and liver, which are filtering organs, preventingthem from traveling to Cells all over the body.
Water also helps the body flush waste from individual cells, keeping them healthy.As well as helping to transport toxins and impurities away from the skin, it alsocarries vitamins and minerals into the Cells.
Dry skin is, of course, the first sign that your body is not getting enough water.The resultant fine lines will deepen into serious wrinkles. Baggy skin under theeyes is another sign. If you gently pinch the sensitive skin under your eye andit does not quickly bounce back to its original shape, this can be a sign of dehydration.Puffy eyes and dark circles are also results of not getting enough water.
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 | Research studies have emphasized the link between water and skin careand the process of aging is a direct effect of water inadequacy in thebody at the cellular level.
| | What is the solution?
There are numerous solutions like anti-aging creams and moisturizers available thesedays, thanks to advancement in medical sciences but natural therapies like drinkingwater also helps.
How much of water should we drink?
Though no single formula fits everyone, knowing more about your body’s need for fluids will help you estimate how much water to drink each day. A couple of approaches attempt to approximate water needs for the average, healthy adult living in a temperateclimate.
|  | | Replacement approach: The average urine output for adults is 1.5 liters a day. Youlose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating andbowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20% of your total fluid intake, so ifa person consumes 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids.
Dietary recommendations
The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about9 cups) of total beverages a day.
These are the benefits of water in the skin, andthe rest of the body. There are some studies identifying water skin irritants, soit is also important to make sure that the water you drink or apply to your skinis absolutely clean and germ-free.
So, for a healthier skin regimen, make it a pointthat you are drinking water for your skin everyday. A healthy skin creates a certainglow that makes you look beautiful and younger than you really are. Start that habit.Drink water for a healthier skin! |
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