It is well known that drinking the recommended 8 glasses of water everyday will improve our body’s health. After all it is estimated our bodies are made up of 90% water. So to ensure the body’s cells and systems are functioning to their maximum ability, we all strive to drink as much water as possible! Although I’m sure most of us would prefer an orange juice or coke!
But to answer the question that drinking 8 glasses of water a day will keep our skin moisturized is a white lie told by many to make sure we are drinking enough water. “Make sure you drink plenty of water and your skin will look good.” is a phrase I’m sure heard spoken by mothers and drummed into our heads.
But the truth is, the outermost layer of our skin (the part we see!) is composed of dead skin cells and therefore does not absorb any water. So it doesn’t matter how much water we drink, this layer of the skin will not be affected as the moisture level of the skin is determined by external factors. For example, hot or cold air, dry heat, extreme weather conditions and the number of oil producing glands we have.
So here it is… the secret to keeping well moisturized skin is a two-part process.
- exfoliate your skin 2-3 times a week. Removing the dead skin will avoid congestion build up, flakiness & dryness, thus revealing a fresh skin.
- after exfoliating be sure to use a rich moisturizer while the skin is still damp. This will help trap moisture on the skins surface by creating a barrier with a cream.
Now this doesn’t mean we don’t have to drink any water at all!
Keep our bodies healthy by drinking water and our skin moisturized by a good skin care regime of exfoliating and moisturizing!
About The Author
Nicole Larsen is the Owner and Operator of Beauty Necessities Laser and Beauty Salon, one of Melbourne's premier Laser and Beauty Salons. Visit our Beauty Salon Doncaster, Melbourne for our exclusive range of Salon Spa packages.
