Water is a lifeline to our survival, we all know the importance of hydration but not everyone knows the benefits of water and the effect of water on our skin and bodies. As your Calgary skin specialists, we’d like to share with you a few interesting skin facts that will encourage you to drink more water!
Optimal Skin Moisture
Water is the key ingredient in maintaining optimal skin moisture; it helps deliver nutrients to the skin’s cells, replenishes tissue and helps increase elasticity. This helps plump up the skin, avoiding the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dehydrated skin makes you look dry and wrinkled.
Water improves your complexion by keeping the skin hydrated, resulting in a natural glow. Drinking an adequate amount of water each day is more important to your skin than applying moisturizer, since 50-70% of your body mass is made up of water!
You can lock in moisture by using your favourite moisturizer which acts as a physical barrier on your skin.
Water Flushes Out Toxins
Water flushes out toxins from the body and improves digestion, reducing the possibility of an acne flare-up. Dehydrated clients tend to experience a more pronounced acne flare-up due to a higher concentration of oil on the skin. It is crucial to maintain a healthy water-to-oil balance on the skin, but excessive oil production can lead to clogged pores and an increase in blemishes.
Fights Off Skin Disorders
Water helps with skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis. People with this condition already lack the proper compounds in their skin to retain water, to prevent excess drying supply your body with an adequate amount of water.
Soothes Sunburns & Damage
Cool water can soothe a nasty sunburn or other damage caused to your skin. It reduces swelling and pulls heat out of the irritated skin. Burns also pull fluid to the surface of the skin and away from the rest of the body, which can result in dehydration. It is essential to rehydrate yourself with water after a burn.
Opens Pores
Steaming or warm water compress on the skin will open the pores to detoxify the skin allowing dirt and clogged pores to be easily cleaned out. Warm water promotes increased circulation and blood flow to the area, which aids in healing, making it excellent for clients with severe acne outbreaks. After a steam, a splash of cool water will close the pores, leaving the skin feeling tight.
Hydration Recommendations
Experts suggest that we should drink at least eight glasses of water daily, and even more when it’s hot. If you’re a heavy caffeine drinker, you need to add one more glass for each caffeinated drink consumed to stay adequately hydrated. Drink before you get thirsty; once you’ve hit thirst, you’re already dehydrated. Water is the most essential liquid for your body and your appearance!
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