Water

Nov 14, 2012

Derricka C.

is water a scientific factor for healthy skin? I know people who rarely drink water and their skin looks great to me.

Nov 14, 2012

Victoria V.

It helps. I've been been breaking out lately and I started drinking more water and my skin has cleared up a lot.

Nov 14, 2012

Toshira A.

Water is a factor for being healthy and that goes hand and hand with healthy skin. 

Nov 14, 2012

Priya C.

Ofcourse. It provides oxygen to the skin cells

Nov 14, 2012

Jordan W.

You are what you eat, er drink I guess. :) 

Nov 17, 2012

Shelley W.

Water allows you to flush out the yucky toxins in your body that cause reactions on your skin. To heal the outside you have to start from within. 

Nov 17, 2012

Payton K.

Its a beauty myth. I dont even drink 1 glass a day and my skin in clear. In my opinion there has to be other factors along with water to get noticeable results. (im no expert) (:

Nov 17, 2012

Shelley W.

You're still young....wait until you hit your 30's. I'm 38 and if I only guzzle only one glass of water during the course of the day I'll wake up the next day looking kinda rough in the face. First and foremost its important for your kidneys and liver to be hydrated....kidney stones are no joke and can attack the old and the young.

Nov 18, 2012

Juanita W.

Shelley u took the words right out my
Mouth!! When your young u can eat like a piggy n drink sodas all day..... Not an issue. (So it seems anyway) water is essential to everyone!!! Drink lots! Why would u not want to drink water? Oxygen, good for kidneys, hydrates..... Start good habits while your young, and when your 40 and 50, your skin will be in much healthier condition. You don't wanna be 40 and look 60. And everyone is different. Water is just good for you. Dont skimp. I'm an esthetician and trust me....... Older women spend LOTS of money trying to turn back time! Treat your body and skin good! Cheers! 

Nov 18, 2012

Cassandra R.

you def need water to nourish your skin!but if u have bad breakouts or scarring youll have to unfortunately take more extra steps to care for your skin..but water helps alot!do you have anything in particular thats a major issue acne scarring discolor? 

Nov 20, 2012

Andrea C.

For me, I noticed a difference when I just drank water all day and cut out the juices and sodas. My skin looked better and I'm not a big water drinker. But it is good for you, guess it depends on the person.

Nov 20, 2012

LaPorsha B.

Water is CRUCIAL for healthy skin and overall health!! Water cleanses the body thoroughly of everything. It makes your skin flawless. I try to drink AT LEAST my water bottle full, which is 28ozs. Drink water, take a multivitamin, cleanse and moisturize your skin, and avoid touching your face thoughout the day. Thats how I keep healthy smooth skin

Nov 20, 2012

Chokey T.

H2os the way to go 

Nov 20, 2012

Alysia T.

For me I used to have cystic acne all over my face. I was drinking at least 4 liters (yes 2 big bottles) of soda a day. I started getting migraines from not having the caffeine at all times so I just stopped cold turkey. 2 weeks after I stopped my entire face cleared up and my pores seemed to shrink (face cleaning routine stayed the same) I'm a big believer that not drinking soda help BIG time!

Nov 20, 2012

Payton K.

Yeah, I guess this was a question for older woman. I am an avid vogue, elle and instyle reader and twice I read it was a beauty myth. And I am aware of how unhealthy my habits are, I just hate water. I thought about adding those flavors like Mio, but isnt that making it less healthy?

Nov 20, 2012

Courtney B.

Payton, you can add a little lemon juice to your water for something that's more natural. There are actually a ton of recipes for flavored water online, you can add mint, cucumber... Lots of possibilities! And I don't think that the question of drinking water is one specifically for older women, it's an issue we all should be thinking of. You only have one skin and you have to make it last for life! Like others have said, you can work on your beauty from the inside out, and drinking a good amount of water is a great way to do that.

Nov 20, 2012

Shelly T.

Payton is right. It's a myth that you need eight glasses of water a day.

http://www.snopes.com/medical/myths/8glasses.asp
http://todayhealth.today.com/_news/2012/06/05/12053524-let-go-of-the-water-bottle-youre-plenty-hydrated-people?lite
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/06/08/water-eight-glasses-myth.html
http://www.npr.org/2008/04/03/89323934/five-myths-about-drinking-water

Nov 20, 2012

LaPorsha B.

You shouldnt drink water just for 'beauty' but because its good for your internal organs and long term benefits! 

Nov 20, 2012

Alysia T.

@Payton cucumber Lemon juice is the best! Or Orange/lemon is even better! Get water and slice cucumber and lemons (don't squeeze the juice in) and let it sit in your fridge! It's so refreshing without a nasty aftertaste

Nov 20, 2012

Payton K.

Thanks courtney and alysia! I'll definitely need to try those recipes, maybe I can make my own. This might sound odd but I just dont like water alone. To me its plain and boring. (:

Nov 20, 2012

Viktoriya P.

Water is found in a lot of foods and beverages ( like milk and juice), so you end up consuming more than you'd think. It is a myth that you need the 8 glasses a day, but your intake should depend on your activity level/ weather. No matter how pretty someone looks, if they are so dehydrated they are not sweating much or have terribly dry lips, something's not right.

Nov 20, 2012

Yessy C.

Even if you're not drinking eight glasses you do need water. Water helps to clean out your system. It keeps you from being bloated it aids in under eye circles. They are way more noticeable when you're dehydrated. Your skin looks much better when you're hydrated from within too. You should be trying to drink it way more if you drink a lot of soda or coffee since caffeinated drinks dehydrate you.