Water
is by far the best beauty product on the market – it’s natural, cheap and
already stored in the human body, there’s no beauty brand on the shelves that
can compete.
Despite
brands trying to contend by introducing water based products, irrefutably chemicals
are used to create these products. Next time you reach for your ‘water-infused’
beauty product, grab a glass of water too. Not
only is water good for your external appearance, but also vital for internal
health and a functional brain.
Why is water the best
beauty product?
1.
If
you want clear skin water is the answer. Drinking water flushes out the toxins
that sit inside your body, eliminating these encourage clear skin.
2.
Your
body naturally fills cells with water to make them firm and tight. When the
cells are filled with water they become bulged and push against your skin from
the inside, and this can help to reduce cellulite and wrinkles, helping you
look younger too.
3.
Drinking
water hydrates hair. Yes really! Drink more water for naturally soft and silky
locks.
4.
Rinsing
your hair with cold water after washing your hair adds shine and locks in
moisture.
5.
Did
you know it helps you lose weight? Our brains confuses hunger with thirst sometimes. Drink a glass of water before a meal and it will stop you over consuming food. It also helps eradicate
cravings, thus helping you to lose weight. Add a few slices of lemon for a
detox drink and it will also boost your metabolism.
6.
Want
a flat stomach? Water prevents fluid retention, because your body won't try to
retain water if it's getting enough.
My
daily routine consists of drinking at least two litres of water together with herbal
teas. If I go a day without drinking my usual intake of water the texture, glow and appearance of my skin is noticeably different.
I’m
lucky enough to have problem skin (sarcasm intended) I've been fighting a loosing battle with my skin for as long as I can remember. Spots, dry
cheeks, oily t-zone and scars are just a few of the difficulties I (quite literally) face, thus my
skin care routine is very important. I have trialed and tested many expensive
and inexpensive brands to help my badly-behaved skin. Nothing had worked.
Until now. All thanks to reading a magazine and a top beauty journalist said she only used
water on her face at night. What…Water? Surely you need to do more than that to clean your face? Or is that what we have been lead to believe? This is when it occurred to me how many
chemicals I was putting on my face daily. Twice a day I would use a cleanser,
moisturiser and spot treatments as well as applying my daily makeup.
A few months ago I decided to use fewer products on my face and opt for water
with a warm flannel at night and it’s worked! My skin has never been better and
I have days when it looks fairly clear. I still use face wipes and a good moisturiser
at night, however I've come to think if you drink enough water your skin should be hydrated, what you put inside your body is reflected on the outside.
The
moral of the story... water works wonders! The fewer chemicals you slather on
your face the better your skin will be. Call it an oxymoron but it’s the best
beauty product out there. If there’s anything to start this Monday, it's drink
more water.
