Keep hydrated: it’s good for your body and skin!
Sometimes we feel like we are hungry, our stomach is gurgling, we feel lightheaded or have mild headaches. Yet, that might be our body signaling us that our hydration levels have dropped 1 to 2%! So, before looking for a snack - nothing wrong with that! - you can try drink some water!
Being hydrated is key for the body to properly function, for example, by making the kidneys work better. Have you ever noticed how dark urine is when we just wake up? It’s because we are dehydrated! So drinking a glass of water first thing in the morning, before we have our coffee, will help us get rid of all the nasty toxins we have accumulated during the night.
Before we look into all the positives (and there are many) for our skin, a small fun fact: our body is 60% water and our blood is 90% water! That’s why water is so critical; it flushes out toxins and keeps the skin clean.
And now let’s deep dive into the many reasons to drink plenty of water:
First and foremost, to avoid transepidermal water loss (TEWL) which damages the skin barrier and leads to premature aging. We don’t want that!
It increases blood flow to the skin, flushing out toxins and keeping it toned.
Moisturizes the skin increasing its elasticity delaying the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Due to lack of hydration our skin retains water, drinking more water reduces puffiness and swelling.
Prevents what is known as adult acne due to lack of proper hydration.
The benefits are numerous and here we listed just a few. For now we recommend drinking at least 8 cups of water per day, especially during the summer months, when it’s hot and sticky.
I personally like to add electrolytes to my water to replenish the body essential minerals, improve gut health and digestion is highly recommended.
Try it and let us know what you think!
