Benefits of Water in You

Many of us have a habit of underestimating the various advantages water has on our everyday lives. Whether you want shinier hair, younger skin, a healthier body (or all three!), pure, clear water is the world’s best beauty elixir. It re-hydrates our system, and ensures that we have a glowing complexion, free from toxic elements. Here are the benefits:

Tightens sagging skin
Sagging skin is believed to be a cause of rapid shedding of fat. It is believed that drinking water can help tighten your skin in just a few weeks. So instead of getting yourself enrolled in slimming centers, here’s your way of doing it the natural way.

Shines hair
For years, hairdressers have been saying a cool-water rinse leaves hair glossier. Is it true? Yes! The chilly temp constricts the cuticle layer of your hair so it lies flatter; making strands smoother and more reflective.

Make waves
Ever heard of setting lotions, those old-fashioned solutions that help hair hold a curl? Well, water is truly the most natural setting lotion available. Each of your strands is made up of hydrogen bonds that separate when hair is wet. If you manipulate hair’s texture while wet, “the hydrogen bonds reform as it dries, holding the new shape.” All you have to do is mist hair with water, separate it into four sections, twist each into a small bun, and secure with a pin. Blow-dry (or air-dry), then unravel for soft waves.

Water shines hair and waves hair naturally (Image credit: health.com)

Maintains the pH balance of your skin
One of the many benefits of water is that it maintains the pH balance of your skin. The pH of any substance is said to be from 0 to 14, 14 being most alkaline and 0 being acidic.

Helps flush toxins for radiance
If you see your skin breaking out more often, it might be due to the toxins present in your system. Thus it is extremely essential to flush out these toxins by drinking at least eight to 10 glasses of water on a daily basis. Hydrating from the inside makes skin more luminous. It sounds like a lot but many women need that much to see a difference in their skin.

Reduces wrinkles
Water is said to help your skin restore its elasticity. People who consume enough water are said to suffer less from scars, wrinkles, acne, dark spots and alike. Wrinkles are less noticeable when skin cells are well-hydrated.

Brightens eyes
A cold compress helps reduce under-eye inflammation, but you can get a similar effect with H2O. As water evaporates from skin, the surface becomes cooler, so a splash of water can de-puff temporarily. For a long-term solution, try a cooling, water-rich eye gel with brightening.

Firms skin
For centuries, people in eastern Europe have gone to bathhouses for water therapy to detoxify and tighten their skin. The process—which involves a steam-room session to open pores, followed by a cold-pool plunge to shock skin—is easy to replicate at home. Just soak a washcloth in steaming-hot (but bearable) water, then lay it over your face for a minute. Next, wash with your favorite cleanser, and rinse with warm water. For your “plunge,” splash with cold water about 15 times. It may sound old-fashioned, but it really works to invigorate and tighten your skin.

Tones muscles
Water is about 12 times more resistant than air, so it takes more effort to move while submerged. This means exercises that you do in a pool are extra-effective muscle sculptors.

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De-dimples legs
Losing weight improves the look of cellulite, but hydrating from the inside out is the number-one natural way to plump skin so underlying fat cells are less noticeable. You can hydrate and slim down, by eating water-rich fruits and veggies. One study in Japan showed women who got their H20 this way had smaller waists and lower BMls than those who sipped their fluids. Some of the water-richest foods are just around the corner.

Improves sleep
Soaking in a hot bath before bed can help you transition into a deeper, more restful sleep, a study was found. This bedtime ritual, inspired by the super-luxe Indochine Indulgence treatment from La Costa Resort and Spa in California, will help you get your zzz’s.

So, what are you waiting for?! Gulp on this liquid and get these extra benefits, only from this natural resource!

Sources: Times of India, Health
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