It’s little wonder that water is
referred to as the ‘essence of life’. If you want to
increase the suppleness, softness and radiance of your skin, as well as flush
out toxins and improve hydration… then be sure to get your recommended intake
of water every day. How does water help your skin? Let us take a dive into the
benefits of water.
1. Water helps reduce dark
circles under the eyes
Water helps flush out the toxins from your system and thereby
reducing the amount of salt concentration in and around the eye area. If you've
been eating salty food lately, chances are you will wake up in the morning with
puffy eyes.
2.
Water helps increase blood flow for a healthy glow
In addition to hydrating your major organs, water can also help
increase blood flow by removing toxins and helping to spread nutrients: this
includes your skin. When you have better blood flow, your skin is more likely
to exhibit that “healthy glow” everyone wishes for. In turn, this will also
help aging skin look more youthful.
3. Water
helps improve skin tone
In most cases, skin discoloration is the result of either a
disease of the skin or sun damage. While water can’t necessarily cure skin
discoloration, the other benefits can lead to better skin tone. For example,
consuming more water may decrease the prevalence of undereye circles and
redness of the skin.
4. Water
helps prevent premature ageing by improving skin cell turnover
Your skin is naturally
evolving every day by shedding old cells and generating new ones.
Unfortunately, this process isn’t always perfect. Oils can clog your pores and
also trap old skin cells, leaving your skin with dry-looking patches. Drinking
water can help improve skin cell turnover by promoting the right oil balance.
Improved skin cell turnover also leads to a correct
moisture balance—overtime, you will experience softer, less oily skin overall.
5. Water
helps reduce wrinkles
Dehydration coupled
with decreased blood flow can also lead to a thin appearance of the skin. When
your skin is less supple, it may be prone to more wrinkles. Furthermore, using
water-based skincare products can absorb easily into the skin and make your
skin look thicker.
6.
Water
helps prevent pimples and acne
Certain kinds of toxins will clog your
small pores on your epidermis and can cause issues like acne and pimples. By
drinking more water, you ensure that you won’t suffer from severe pimples and
acne. The more hydrated your skin, the less your pores will clog.
7. Water helps improve skin
elasticity
If you have
a lack of elasticity in your skin, it may be that you are dehydrated. To check
your skin’s elasticity, gently pinch your skin and see if it bounces back. If
it doesn’t bounce back, you need to drink more water to hydrate yourself and to
plump up your cells. Areas such as the skin under your eyes can become dark if
you lost elasticity and are not hydrated.
How much is enough?
The amount of water you should drink in
a day depends on your metabolism, weight, height and your daily routine.
Generally, it is recommended that adults should drink between 5 and 8 glasses
of water a day. Always make sure you are drinking at least six glasses a day to
stay hydrated and healthy.