When people struggle with skin problems or want to achieve a clear and radiant skin tone, they usually spend a fair amount of money on expensive moisturizers and creams. While these may help, most people don’t drink as much water as they should to keep their skin healthy-looking. Since water makes up 60% of our body composition, being dehydrated can have quite an effect on your skin. In fact, most people are moderately dehydrated at all times, but don’t notice the subtle signs their body is giving.

When you drink enough water, it serves to filter out chemicals and toxins that may be responsible for skin blemishes and rashes. When you don’t drink enough water, your kidneys are forced to work harder in detoxifying your body. In our environment of processed foods, alcohol, and reduced air quality, your kidneys are busy at all times and need plenty of water. Drinking enough will significantly improve the detoxification process and you will notice results in your skin.

When you are dehydrated, your body draws water from your skin. You can notice these effects when you wake up in the morning or when you don’t drink enough water after exercising. Your body has sponge-like qualities, as it uses the available water in your skin for other purposes. If you drink the recommended 8 glasses per day, you can prevent skin from drying out. You will notice the best results in conjunction with creams and lotions, as dry skin can be affected by external factors such as climate, air quality, and genetics. Read the rest of this entry »