WATER AND YOUR SKIN

Staying properly hydrated is necessary for your overall health. Not only does water play an important role in your digestion and circulation, but it is also vital for your skin's health and beauty too. Water helps you from the inside out. 

For your skin's sake, it is one of the easiest and best beauty treatments you can do and might be the least expensive. We are not saying throw away all of your favorite beauty products but drinking more water will definitely help. 

Your skin is an organ, in fact the largest living organ in your body and it is mostly made up of water. In fact skin is made up of approximately 64% water! Without water, your skin cannot function at its best. Without proper water it will become dry, tight and flaky. It is very easy to notice if you are properly hydrated, it is a very visible difference. 

The more hydrated you stay the fewer wrinkles and fine lines you will see. Water helps your skin maintain moisture which increases elasticity. The more elastic your skin, the fewer wrinkles you will see.

Everyone has experienced swollen skin. Most often this is caused by our bodies retaining water. Why do we retain water? Because we are dehydrated and our body is protecting us. If you want to reduce puffiness and swelling and smooth out your skin, drink more water. 

Adult acne is incredibly common. It is estimated that 40-55% of the adult population aged 20-40 has acne. It is a common skin issue that can be helped by drinking enough water. Water can help flush toxins from the skin and shrink your pores making them less likely to clog and cause a zit.

Beyond wrinkles, drinking enough water can help keep your skin plumper which can help slow the aging process. Plump skin also helps hide existing signs of aging, so any wrinkles you might already have are minimized. 

Do you have sagging skin? A great way to help tighten the skin around your jawline, stomach, arms and legs is to drink more water. That is because water helps to improve the skins elasticity making it bounce back from sagging. 

If you have problematic skin, you know that maintaining a healthy pH balance is key to keeping your skin blemish-free and glowing. Drinking more water can help balance your pH level to give you healthy skin. 

How do you know if you are drinking the eight 8oz glasses each day? Here is a simple suggestion:

     - Drink 1 glass before each meal and one after each meal, that is 6.

     - Drink 1 ice cold glass right when you wake up, that is 7.

     - Drink 1 glass before you go to bed, that is 8. 

A lot of people fill a container each morning with the goal of drinking that during the day, whatever works for you. Try it for 60 days and you will be amazed how different your skin looks and feels. Drink Up!

If you would like to hear more about water, take a listen to a recent podcast we recorded... THE DAILY WASH :::

Michael A. Carrubba

Founder - Allie's Naturals