Does drinking water help your skin?
Unclear according to one derm.
But, there are ways to upgrade your hydration game to help your complexion shine.
That is more a factor of sebaceous gland density and skin-barrier function.
Theres no need to fret, however.
), but so, so much more.
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Below, Dr. Engelman shares the more subtle ways that water gives your complexion a boost.
Plus, what you could do to skin-care-wise to double-check your outer shell matches your stellar hydration status.
Does drinking water help your skin?
Waterdoeshelp your entire body effectively carry out the functions that flush toxins and keep fluids moving through your capillaries.
Winning the gold medal in hydration doesnt necessarily mean that the skin will appear hydrated.
Then, add on whatever you like.
How to keep your skin hydrated
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Othervitamin C-rich options like orangeswill too.
To keep things on the simple side, boost your glass with standard collagen powder.
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Verisol collagen powderis great to add to water as well to help stimulate dermal collagen production.
Its tasteless and odorless, and one scoop a day does the trick, she says.
So drop that towel (right now!)
and massage your favorite oil directly onto wet skin for hydration that stays long after youve left the bathroom.
The same goes for lotion andhyaluronic acid, by the way.
So whatdehydratesyour skin?
Your skin gets dehydrated based on yourstress levels, LeRoux said.
So if youre switching climates, ensure to give your skin some extra tender loving care.
You may simply be going over-the-top with your beauty routine.
Youreover-exfoliatingor using a cleanser thats too harsh for your complexion.
This story was originally published on September 21, 2018.
Updated with additional reporting on January 6, 2020.
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