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 our Cells are more prone to losing moisture. The result is dry, lined skin. Doctors tell 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 the skin? Can it slow the signs of aging, reduce wrinkles or ease problem blemishes?
Let's look at the role of water in the skin.
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Human body contains 70% of water. Skin is the largest organ of the body. It follows that our skin contains a lot of water! Our Cells need constant hydration. Although moisturizers are useful in keeping skin from drying out, nothing can take the place of drinking 2–3 liters of water daily.
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Water purifies. It increases blood flow efficiency to help carry toxins out of the body. This happens on both a systemic and on a cellular level. This assists the transport of toxins through the Kidneys and liver, which are filtering organs, preventing them 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 also carries 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 the eyes is another sign. If you gently pinch the sensitive skin under your eye and it 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 care and the process of aging is a direct effect of water inadequacy in the body at the cellular level.
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What is the solution?
There are numerous solutions like anti-aging creams and moisturizers available these days, thanks to advancement in medical sciences but natural therapies like drinking water 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 temperate climate.
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Replacement approach: The average urine output for adults is 1.5 liters a day. You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20% of your total fluid intake, so if a person consumes 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids.
Dietary recommendations
The Institute of Medicine advises that men consume roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day and women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.
These are the benefits of water in the skin, and the rest of the body. There are some studies identifying water skin irritants, so it is also important to make sure that the water you drink or apply to your skin is absolutely clean and germ-free.
So, for a healthier skin regimen, make it a point that you are drinking water for your skin everyday. A healthy skin creates a certain glow that makes you look beautiful and younger than you really are.
Start that habit.Drink water for a healthier skin! |
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