The benefit of drinking water in large amounts for proper skin
health is a controversial area. Many believe and have stated that water is very
beneficial for proper skin care. The main stated benefit is that drinking a
large quantity of water keeps the skin hydrated and prevents dry skin. Claims
are also made that drinking water gives the skin a radiant, healthy, younger
looking complexion with no wrinkles, and allows skin to maintain its elasticity
and suppleness.
However, many experts are now refuting the above-mentioned
benefits. Unless the individual is severely dehydrated, drinking large
quantities of water will not prevent dry skin. Basically the moisture level of
skin is not determined by internal factors. Instead, it is external factors
such as skin cleansing, the environment, the number of oil glands, and the
functioning of these oil-producing glands that determines how dry the skin is
or will become. The water that is consumed internally will not reach the
epidermis. In fact, the water moves through the body system rather quickly. If
the skin is dry, the best solution is to treat the skin from the outside with a
hyarulonic acid serum and dry skin moisturizer. Hyarulonic acid is a natural
acid that allows a skin cell to hold 1000 times its weight in water. This has a
plumping effect on fine lines and wrinkles. By sealing in a serum with an
effective dry skin moisturizer if forms an effective barrier to prevent water
loss from the skin.
Blog post by Kerri O'Brien, Head Esthetician
