Debunking The Myth of Those 8 Glasses of Water a Day
For years we have been bombarded with advice about the health benefits of drinking 8 glasses of water per day. Supposedly, this keeps our skin moist and supple and is good for our insides as well. However, keeping skin in great condition isn’t that simple! True, it is necessary to keep your body, as well as your skin, hydrated but the outermost layer of skin doesn’t absorb water. The reason for this is that it consists of dead skin cells. Internal factors don’t determine the moisture level of our skin but external factors, such as dry heat, hot or cold air, etc, and the number of oil producing glands you have DO determine the skin’s moisture level. For healthy, hydrated skin exfoliate regularly with a gentle exfoliator, such as Dermalogica’s Gentle Cream Exfoliant, which will remove dead skin cells. This will prepare the skin for the application of a rich moisturizer which should be applied whilst skin is still damp as this will enhance the absorption of the moisturizer into your skin. So, drinking lots of water is great for your insides but maintaining a good skincare regime will help to keep your skin in great condition!
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