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BEAUTY Benefits of Water for Great Skin

- Compiled by Rosemary Etim Bassey

Alot of people don’t realise how important drinking water is or how good it may be for your skin and general health. The skin, the largest organ in the human body, protects you, helps regulate your body’s temperatur­e, stores lipids and water, and prevents fluid loss. The most natural technique to achieve the radiant, glowing skin we all desire is to consume more water.

Here are several easy ways that drinking water can enhance skin:

Saggy skin: Sagging skin may result from rapid fat loss or drastic weight loss. Water fasting is a popular approach for tightening the skin, however, it’s unhealthy and can seriously harm your skin. You may gradually tighten your skin and keep a healthy glow by consistent­ly consuming plenty of water.

pH Balance: It’s critical to keep your skin’s pH balance healthy. Any substance can have a pH between 0 and 14, with 14 being the most alkaline and 0 being the most acidic. The pH of pure water is exactly 7, making pH 7 a neutral value. You should consume more water in order to regulate your pH level and maintain good skin. To maintain the proper pH balance, it is crucial to properly cleanse your skin with water after using face wash

Removes toxins: Drinking water will help your body get rid of pollutants, particular­ly dangerous ones that could affect your general health. You may boost the health of both your body and your skin by drinking more water to flush out pollutants. While eating a nutritious diet and drinking water will also help flush out toxins, many people go on juice diets to do so.

Reduces wrinkles: Your body stays hydrated and revitalise­d with water, which also helps to sustain the suppleness of your skin. People who consume a lot of water are less likely to develop scars, wrinkles, or soft lines, and they won’t age as quickly as people who consume less water. By consuming more water, you are assisting your body and skin in maintainin­g hydration. As you age, it becomes more difficult for your body to retain water.

Prevents acne, pimples: Certain pollutants can clog the tiny pores on your epidermis, which can lead to problems like acne and pimples. By increasing your water intake, you can prevent severe acne and pimples. Your pores will clog less frequently the more moisturise­d your skin is.

Locks in moisture: You should thoroughly clean your skin with water as well as consume a lot of it—eight glasses a day, to be exact. Even in the colder months, taking a bath or shower every day may not seem ideal, but it is good for your skin to wash your body with water to clear out impurities and unclog pores, which will keep your skin moisturise­d and healthy.

Promotes elasticity: Your skin may not be as supple as it once was if you are dehydrated. Pinch your skin lightly to test its flexibilit­y and watch to see if it returns. You should drink more water to hydrate yourself and plump up your cells if it doesn’t return. The skin around your eyes is one area that can darken if you have lost suppleness and are dehydrated.

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