Water has the amazing power to revitalise, detoxify and oxygenate the skin. Water therapy cure dry skin and makes the skin look youthful and toned. The basic steps in water therapy include:
🌺 Drink 4-7 glasses of water the first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. The water should be lukewarm.
📌After this do not eat anything for the next 45 minutes and perform regular activities or do light physical workouts like yoga or walking.
🌺It is important to maintain an interval of two hours between every meal throughout the day. For example after having breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner refrain from eating or drinking anything for the next two hours.
🌺If you find it difficult to take 4-7 glasses of water at one go, try starting with 4 glasses and gradually increase to 7. You may infuse water with lemon to add flavour.
📌Caffeinated beverages and alcohol are not allowed as it exhibits the reverse effect of water on the system.
🌺 If you overcome the pre-coffee water and frequent visits to loo initially, your body will naturally get used to it and at the same time, you can get away with caffeine cravings.
"Water therapy combined with healthy eating habits and regular skincare routine guarantees to make your skin look youthful and radiant."
Benefits of Water Therapy.
1. It Improves The Thickness And Density Of Your Skin.
Your skin contains about 30% of the total water content of your body. And maintaining this percentage is vital to keep your skin elastic and plump and prevent loss of moisture due to environmental factors. If your water intake is low, your skin cannot prevent the excessive water loss, and it will lose its resiliency. Adequate water intake maintains the skin density and thickness and prevents loss of moisture, which keeps your skin healthy .
A study evaluated the effect of drinking water on human skin hydration levels and other functions. The subjects drank about 2 liters of water every day for one month. The results showed that drinking water not only helped in maintaining and improving the normal physiology of the skin but also enhanced superficial and deep skin hydration levels .
It’s pretty evident that water intake plays a crucial role in keeping your skin healthy.
2. It Helps In Flushing Out Toxins From Your Body
Your kidneys need water to flush out toxins from your body. The kidneys filter the waste from your bloodstream so that your organs receive pure and oxygenated blood. Your skin receives the essential nutrients and oxygen through blood. And unless your blood’s clear, your skin will not glow.3. It Improves Your Normal Skin Functions
From preventing water loss and eliminating toxins to synthesizing vitamin D and protecting your body from sun damage – your skin performs multiple functions every day. Daily intake of adequate levels of water helps your skin function effectively.A study evaluated the effect of drinking water on human skin hydration levels and other functions. The subjects drank about 2 liters of water every day for one month. The results showed that drinking water not only helped in maintaining and improving the normal physiology of the skin but also enhanced superficial and deep skin hydration levels .
It’s pretty evident that water intake plays a crucial role in keeping your skin healthy.
TIP - "Do not gulp down all the 4 glasses of water at one go. Take breaks in between and take it slow. Start with one glass of water and gradually increase the number."
