topic Re: Water... in Beauty

Water...

Mom2Dogs — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:43:40 GMT

Not sure if this should be in BEAUTY or WELLNESS...

Do you think that drinking water helps the quality of or how your skin looks?...mainly on arms and legs.

I don't drink a lot of water, never have... but just wonder if water really makes a difference in the appearance of our skin.

thanks

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:52:09 GMT

Not sure but then again I live in the desert and no humidity so my skin is a bit dry even though I do drink a fair amount of water.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:02:17 GMT

I drink a LOT of water - there's always a bottle next to wherever I'm sitting. I always have a water bottle with me when I'm out.

I can't tell whether it helps or not. I've never NOT drank water ... and my skin lookx just fine.

BUT - I suspect it's more genetcs than water. Women in my family age really well.

P.S. ..... we are also a family that consumes gallons of coffee.

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Shelbelle — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:02:56 GMT

8 glasses a day is supposed to be very good for us in many ways, but I dont usually reach that quota. I see girls in my office with water bottles at their desks all day long, and I also see them making frequent trips to the ladies room all day long too!! That would really get on my nerves.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:07:30 GMT

Yes, doctors 'say' drink 8 glasses a day, but not sure it really makes a difference. I have an appt. with the dermatologist later this month, I am going to ask her.

At 67, my skin is looking 'old'. I do use a lotion every day on arms and legs as well as exfoliate on a regular basis.

I realize you can't turn back time but I sure would like to in some small ways.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:10:58 GMT

Staying hydrated helps your body stay healthy and when you are healthy inside then it shows on the outside.

I also believe in this...

'The solution to pollution is dilution.' Help your body get rid of free radicals by drinking more water.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:29:58 GMT

I'm almost 74 and have always been told to stay well hydrated and I drink about 3 16 oz. bottles of water daily. My surgeon, oncologist, PCP and gastro docs have all said this contributes to my well being and overall success in maintaining my health.

I just don't "get" people who don't like to drink water, I guess because from an earlly age I was told how important it was.

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4kitties — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:40:27 GMT

I am a person that does not often feel thirsty, so I make a conscious effort to get my water in every day. I think it really helps with my digestive system.

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icezeus — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:48:03 GMT

I 100% believe that drinking water helps with your hair, scalp and skin.

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Mom2Dogs — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:06:37 GMT

Thanks for the replies...I try to drink water, I get in 2 glasses a day...good size glass, but probably not enough.

Something to work on.

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riley1 — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:17:42 GMT

@Mom2Dogs - Sometimes if I'm really bored with plain water, I'll drink seltzer water with a wedge of lemon/lime. The bubbles change it up a bit and you might drink a bit more.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:09:17 GMT

There are many myths out there about how much water to drink. Remember, if you drink excessive amounts of water, you will pee a lot and lose electrolytes. When you lose potassium, it will negatively affect your blood pressure, causing it to become elevated. My cardiologist says it's not necessary to drink large quantities of water such as 8 glasses daily or half of your body weight in ounces. Those are myths. Rely on your body. It's a magnificent machine and will let you know when you need water. Drink when you're thirsty. If you insist are drinking a lot of water, make sure you're replacing your electrolytes.

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Dusty1 — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:29:56 GMT

No I don't think it does. You do need some water I am sure for your body's health.

I know people that drink so much water & I know prople that drink very little water.

I don't see any appreciable difference in their skin or health.

Take care of yourself. Drink when you are thristy. Eat when you are hungry.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:44:07 GMT

No, I don't buy into the more is better philosopy for hydration. My pee is clear, so that indicates that I am hydrated. My health is not compromised. I just had my physical and the receptionist basically said "see you next year" when I left the doctor's office. I expect that no matter how much I drink, my skin will still age and become thinner and crepeier as I do so. I also think our bodies are able to extract water from the foods we eat, although I also don't eat soup very often because it always gives me the we burps. Now, the other ingredients in sugary or diet drinks might be detrimental to our health, but I don't think they keep or bodies from absorbing water from it. I also don't like just plain water except when I'm really thirsty, so I always drink some sort of flavored water.

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LilLadyNJ — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:48:21 GMT

I have very oily skin and I find that if I drink a lot of water that my skin doesn't get as oily.
I don't drink 8 glasses of water, just enough to feel hydrated. I try to drink a tall glass of water before bed and that helps as well.

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Bhvbum — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:13:07 GMT

I read years ago by a dermatologist, that a good rule of thumb, you are getting enough fluids is if your urine is pale. And that's all you need to be concerned with. All your food has a certain percent of water too. When you continue to drink water, what your body doesn't need simply gets constantly flushed out.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:17:49 GMT

@Bhvbum wrote:
I read years ago by a dermatologist, that a good rule of thumb, you are getting enough fluids is if your urine is pale. And that's all you need to be concerned with. All your food has a certain percent of water too. When you continue to drink water, what your body doesn't need simply gets constantly flushed out.

FYI, if you take B vitamins your urine tends to be more yellow in color. The more often you go to bathroom, the lighter the urine becomes.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:24:00 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch ...thanks!

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:26:09 GMT

@monicakm I am a big coffee drinker as well, hot and black, and rarely thirsty....when I am thirsty, I drink. I just have a hard time forcing myself to drink water.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:40:17 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
@monicakm I am a big coffee drinker as well, hot and black, and rarely thirsty....when I am thirsty, I drink. I just have a hard time forcing myself to drink water.

If either of you think you need to increase your water intake, create a little system for yourself such as, upon rising and then set a plan for certain times of day (set an alarm on yiur phone until it becomes habit), or maybe use another activity as a trigger, such as when you use the restroom throughout the day.