Researchers suggest that drinking an adequate amount of water boosts overall health. It not only aids in digestion, blood circulation, excretion and absorption but is also very helpful in achieving the best skin health. It is proven that a well-hydrated body results in a radiant, healthy, younger- looking complexion and beautiful you. So, how does this happen? This guide answers all your queries about water intake and its benefits for healthy skin.
How regular water intake helps your skin?
Skin is the largest organ in the human body it is made of hundreds and thousands of cells which, like the cells of all other organs in the body are made up of water. With a lack of proper hydrate in the body, the skin cells may die or fail to function as expected.
If you are not drinking plenty of water, the skin cells may become dry resulting in overall dryness of skin, tightness and flaky skin. As dry skin is resilient, it is prone to ageing factors and results in fine lines and wrinkles much before than expected.
Our body loses water in large quantities due to day-to-day functioning. Also, the absorption of water by the skin is much slower than it is by the other organs of the human body. This means that you must try and drink adequate quantities of water every day and also yes other measures to preserve the skin hydration.
How to add water to the skin?
As aforesaid, it is important to boost the water absorption power of your body and also take measures to preserve the existing hydration. For this, you must try the below-mentioned tips.
1. Use a skin appropriate moisturizer. Also, it is imperative that you apply the moisturizer within 2 minutes of leaving the shower or the bathroom. After bathing, the skin is fresh and porous. If the moisturizer is applied at right time, the chances of absorption are high and so are the results.
2. Using a product rich in Hyaluronic acid is recommended. Hyaluronic acid is a natural humectant found in the human body but it is available in a limited amount. The acid has the ability to hold 1000 times more water than its weight. Using a skincare product rich in Hyaluronic acid can help level up your skin hydration game.
3. Consume more water every day. It is recommended by dermatologists that one must drink at least 8 glasses of water to maintain their skin’s health.
So, get started and work on your hydration game to get beautiful and flawless skin.
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