2 litres a day to keep the wrinkles away

Gasping for a drink? Got a headache? Skin feeling dry? How many cups of water have you drunk today? With busy schedules and very little time for ourselves, how can we make sure to do what is important for our health? Whilst you may think nailing your skincare routine is the best way to keep your skin young and glowing, it is worth noting the great benefits that drinking 2L of water a day can have on our skin.

General benefits of drinking water:

• Delivers oxygen to the body
• Boosts skin health
• Regulates body temperature
• Flushes body waste
• Maintains blood pressure
• Prevents kidney damage
• Improves performance when exercising
• Lubricates joints, McIntosh

How does 2L of water a day help our skin:

“The adult human body is 60% water and your blood is 90% water. This means that drinking water benefits the body in many ways. From flushing out toxins to preventing acne, water can be the most inexpensive solution for skin issues, and getting an adequate amount can give you glowing and nourished skin. Water can also improve skin tone, prevent premature ageing, ward off acne and reduce puffiness, too,” Carter.

• Water keeps our skin cells hydrated and elastic, keeping our skin plumper and glowing. With lower elasticity, the skin is seen to form wrinkles and fine lines.
• Oils within our skin can be easily regulated through the 2L of water per day. Dehydration produces excess oil and consequently breakouts.
• Toxins are flushed out by drinking water.
• With more water in the body, more collagen can be produced. Collagen is one of the best ways to keep skin looking fresh and healthy, more information on collagen production can be found here.
• Improves blood flow and circulation within the skin.

So with all these benefits from drinking water, how much exactly should I drink per day to see the full effects? Studies vary slightly, however on average for a man 3.7 litres a day should be drunk and for a woman 2.7 litres should be drunk daily. This may seem like you would spend the whole day filling your water bottle up, and maybe you will be, but with 50–70% of the body being water, keeping yourself on top of your water consumption is very important.

As you’ve read this article, maybe you’ve asked yourself ‘have I even had a glass of water today?’ I’m sure you can remember how many coffees or smoothies you’ve had, but neither of these are giving you the benefits previously mentioned in the article. Before you go to bed tonight, fill up a big glass of water and give your skin the boost and hydration it needs to GLOW.

Our experts:

McIntosh, 15 benefits of drinking water and other water facts (medicalnewstoday.com)

Carter, Does drinking water help your skin? | Fit&Well (fitandwell.com)