Beauty

[Mom2Dogs]

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

[Meowingkitty]

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.

[ALRATIBA]

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.

[Shelbelle]

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. 

[Mom2Dogs]

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. 

[SilleeMee]

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.

[Love my grandkids]

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.

[4kitties]

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.

[icezeus]

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

[Mom2Dogs]

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.