Now can water help your skin?  The benefit of drinking water in large amounts for proper skin health is a controversial area. Many believe and have stated that water is very beneficial for proper skin care. The main stated benefit is that drinking a large quantity of water keeps the skin hydrated and prevents dry skin. Claims are also made that drinking water gives the skin a radiant, healthy, younger looking complexion with no wrinkles, and allows skin to maintain its elasticity and suppleness.

However, many experts are now refuting the above-mentioned benefits. Unless the individual is severely dehydrated, drinking large quantities of water will not prevent dry skin. Basically the moisture level of skin is not determined by internal factors. Instead, it is external factors such as skin cleansing , the environment, the number of oil glands, and the functioning of these oil-producing glands that determines how dry the skin is or will become. The water that is consumed internally will not reach the skin, water moves through the body system rather quickly. If the skin is dry, the best solution is to treat the skin from the outside is with a dry skin lotion like  Mary Kay moisturizer       

Is there any real benefit of drinking water for skin health? Actually, although combating dry skin is not a benefit of drinking water, there are some other potential benefits.

As mentioned, drinking water in adequate amounts is necessary to flush out toxins out of the body via the excretory system. With inadequate amounts of water flowing through the body, these toxins can build up in the body and escape through skin pores. This contributes to acne  (If acne does breakout, use the link to the  left to treat it).  Therefore, by flushing the body internally with water, acne breakouts are less likely to occur due to toxin release through the skin.

Another benefit of drinking water in large amounts for the skin is in the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. In addition, proper hydration and certain products like MaryKay Indulge Smoothing Eye Cream  will help to eliminate sunken eyes and circles under the eyes.

• Pomegranates – Soft skin is good skin.  This fruit is packed with Vitamin C, a key ingredient that guards against the wrinkling effects of sun damage.  The juice in these seeds contains two compounds that fight sun damage.  The first fights free radicals and the second can increase your body’s capacity to preserve collagen, which is the sub-dermal connective tissues that makes skin look smooth and plump. 
• Blueberries – Smooth those fine lines with this awesome fruit that contains more anti-oxidants than almost any other food.  These anti-oxidants result in extra protection against skin damaging free radicals that can come from the sun, stress or over-exercise (running). 
• Kale and Spinach – Firm your skin  with Spinach and Kale.  Spinach is loaded with beta-carotene and lutein, two nutrients that have been shown to improve skin elasticity.  Kale and Spinach both have powerful anti-oxidants that help guard against damage by the sun. 
• Cold Water Fish – Want to reduce redness in the skin?  Sardines, Salmon and Mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids which help keep moisture in the skin.
• Green Tea – In addition to using Timewise Age Fighting Skin Care Products ; drinking green tea can help reduce those annoying brown spots. 
• Olive Oil – Want a healthy glow?  Olive Oil contains the “good fats” of omega-3’s, which can improve circulation, leaving skin rosy and supple.

 You can get all of this from JuicePlus  and from Mary Kay’s Timewise Replensing Serum+c

Be smart, eat healthy, use a quality skincare products,  add in some of the key foods above and enjoy life “out loud”.