“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” –Benjamin Franklin
Drinking water is good for you, we all know that. But why and what is it so good for? And what does it do for your skin?
The benefits of drinking water are well known. It fuels your muscles, positively stimulates your brain and immune system, and lowers blood pressure. The precise reason behind some of these benefits is less well-known. So why does it fuel your muscles? It turns out that water contains electrolytes, which are important for body balance. This is especially important during exercise. You can easily replenish the electrolytes you lose during exercise by drinking water. Since this information has become available, water with added electrolytes has become increasingly popular.
Water is a kind of miracle worker for the skin. Your skin cells are made up entirely of water. When your body's moisture balance decreases because you don't drink enough water (often), these cells shrink slightly. This leads to the long-term development of wrinkles and visible fine lines. Drinking water frequently can help prevent this. Another solution could be supplementing with hyaluronic acid, which restores moisture balance. Think of skin boosters.
What is better, tap water or bottled water?
From a scientific (and environmentally friendly) perspective, tap water is better. Aside from the pure sources from which bottled water comes, a fair amount of waste is still released during production. Think of chemical gases, plastic waste that takes 1,000 years to decompose, and petroleum consumption. None of this happens during the production of tap water. Another major advantage of tap water is the natural presence of fluoride. Fluoride strengthens your enamel, which is the natural white color of your teeth, and makes you less likely to get cavities. So, nothing but positive.
