The importance of staying hydrated has long been known, with physicians and health enthusiasts prescribing 8 glasses, weight-dependent ounces, and electrolyte enhancement. The key to overall health, inside and out, is understanding how what we ingest works and what the effects are. Adequate hydration supports cell function, organ function, body temperature regulation, sleep quality, joint lubrication, skin tone and health, and mood. A lesser known fact: food choices play an important part in hydration as well.
What Does Dehydration Look Like?
When more water moves out of cells than into them the body’s functioning begins to decline. Signs of dehydration:
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Irritability
- Dull, dry skin
Why is Hydration Important for Skin Health?
- Flushing toxins
- Reducing dryness and irritation
- Improving elasticity
- Reducing appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Strengthening and balancing the protective skin barrier
- Boosting healing and regeneration (improved blood circulation for nutrient delivery)
- Minerals in water support metabolism and functioning which affects a wide variety of processes internally and externally
Why is the Skin Barrier important to Overall Body Health Maintenance?
- The skin plays a main role in body temperature regulation through sweat, keeping necessary water in the body
- As people age their skin and internal functioning leads to less absorption of water, which then leads to wrinkled skin
Good Hydration Rules to Follow Daily:
- Choose produce with high water content, fatty acids, and vitamins A, C, and E for optimal skin health support. If this balanced diet is difficult or not possible, add electrolytes to water.
- Cucumber
- Leafy greens
- Celery
- Radishes
- Tomatoes
- Zuchinni
- Watermelon
- Spinach
- Strawberries
- Cataloupe
- Avocados
- Nuts
- Try to use the same glass or bottle daily to measure your hydration consistency
- Boost regular water intake if you’re in hot climates, travelling or exercising
- Limit alcohol and coffee consumption and increase water intake when consuming these
- In dry environments consider adding a humidifier to your home
- Moderate shower temperature and length. Avoid hot long hot showers to prevent moisture stripping
- Apply clean-ingredient moisturizers directly after showering for peak absorption
Habits become the norm in busy day-to-day lives to a point where it’s easy not to notice their cumulative effect on the skin, body, and mood. Building better habits around hydration can contribute to an overall improvement, for glowing skin, and overall body health.
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