Welcome to the final lap of 2020, lots of plans are underway to have some kind of goal plan in the coming before you complete that list we would like you to include taking care of your skin as part of your beauty secrets. This has become very crucial because lots of men have either deliberately ignored their skin or they have no clue as to how to get that glowing skin, we have taken for granted this aspect and think it isn’t a man’s duty to think of ways to get a glowing skin. Another myth we want to break is the notion that all the expensive lotions are going to sort that out well you are wrong, you using a lotion or cream solves only 45% of your skin problems so then what happens to the remaining 55% that is where we come in with these articles where we encouraging you to drink lots of water. Our body contains a certain amount of water which helps to keep us hydrated. That being said when we become dehydrated, our skin becomes more vulnerable to skin disorders and wrinkles so no amount of lotions or creams can do the magic of giving your skin that glow.
What Does Drinking Enough Water Do For Your Skin? When you drink enough water, the cells in every part of your body get hydrated through the blood. The skin, being the largest organ in the body, also gets hydrated, even as the impurities and toxins get flushed out at the cellular level.
Here are all the benefits of drinking water for your skin:
1. Improves Skin Tone
Drinking enough water helps the body to flush out toxins while giving you healthier skin. Studies have revealed that drinking just two cups of water can increase blood flow to the skin which gives it an even tone.
2. Prevents Premature Aging
Staying hydrated helps increase elasticity in the skin as it stays moisturised for longer. Heightened elasticity in the skin implies delayed sagging of the skin and no premature appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
3. Faster Healing
If you have been out in the sun and got sunburnt, drinking water can fasten the healing process.
4. Reduces Puffiness
When the skin looks puffy, it is actually retaining water to protect you from dehydration. This occurs when you don’t drink enough water. Staying hydrated will reduce swelling and puffiness in your face.
5. Prevents Acne
Drinking ample water balances the oil and water content on the skin of your face. This helps to prevent excess oil and sebum secretion, which means fewer clogged pores and acne.
Adult acne is getting more common these days due to busy lifestyles and lack of hydration. A study revealed that 4-6 people out of 100 in the age groups of 20-40 have adult acne.
6. No More Itchy Skin On The Face
Dry skin always tends to itch. It can even develop dry flakes and crack due to lack of moisture. Drinking enough water ensures your skin doesn’t get dry enough to itch.
Best Way To Add Water To The Skin
You can add water to your skin by applying a water-based moisturiser which seals in the moisture and prevents the skin from drying up. You can also follow the tips listed below to keep your skin hydrated:
1. Mint
Mint is a good digestive aid. Just boiling a few leaves in water, straining them and drinking the water after it cools down, can help your food get digested better. The less detox work your skin has to do, the better it will look.
2. Basil
Basil has anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent inflammation, making your skin look younger. The flavonoids present in basil also protect the skin from damage. Drink water infused with basil leaves for best results.
3. Lemon
Squeeze lemon juice on your bowl of fruit, or your salad and as a finishing touch to your curries. Lemon juice has vitamin C, which is known to boost collagen and clean the liver. Clean liver results in a cleaner and brighter looking skin.
4. Ginger
Ginger, as we all know, has multiple benefits. Adding ginger to your tea, boiling it and drinking the concoction, or adding to your food, can help with digestion and inflammation.
5. Cinnamon
If you are diabetic or have a tendency to binge on the sweet stuff, drinking water infused with cinnamon sticks left overnight, can help stabilise fluctuating blood sugar levels, improve blood circulation and prevent pimples and zits.
6. Juice Cubes
Sugar is known to cause premature ageing. If you like to drink pre-packaged juices, but want to cut down on the sugar, freeze a few cubes of your favourite fruit juice (homemade) in an ice tray. Pour into your bottle of water so you get the fruity flavours without the excess sugar.
7. Raw Honey And Apple Cider Vinegar
Adding a few drops of raw honey or a tablespoon of organic Apple Cider Vinegar to your glass of water can help clear acne from your skin and prevent further breakouts.
The recommended amounts of water that you should be drinking according to experts is 3.7 litres for men. Research suggests that drinking these amounts of water keeps your skin supple. But, if you live in a place where the climate is very hot, or if you are involved with active sports or heavy physical activity and you sweat a lot, it goes without saying that you need to drink more than the above-mentioned quantity. On a long flight, it is recommended that you drink enough water as that can prevent cramps and fatigue.
