Tips On Drinking Water For Healthier, More Beautiful Skin

Most nutritionists recommend that you drink water straight rather than get it through other fluids like soft drinks, juice or soup. Coffee and tea don't count either. They contain caffeine, a common diuretic, which rids the body of water.

If the thought of drinking two quarts of water every day makes your queasy, relax. Meeting the quota isn't hard if you space your water intake over the course of the day. These tips can help make it easier to fill up without floating away.

Gulp water from bigger glasses. Using a 12- or 16 ounce tumbler means you only have to drink four to six glasses each day. This psychological trick works for some people; it might work for you.

Take water on the road... But a cyclist's water bottle and keep it in your bag or car. It's fashionable and practical.

...and keep it handy. To remind yourself to drink up, set a big water bottle or pitcher on your desk during the day, on your coffee table in the evening and on your nightstand when you go to bed.

Stop and sip. Every time you pass a water fountain, take a sip or two.

Crunch on ice. After you finish a soft drink, eat the ice at the bottom of your cup.

Fight the flush factor. To avoid having to get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, drink your last glass of water by 8:00 or 9:00pm.


If you suspect you don't drink enough water, you're not alone. Most people are dehydrated - they drink about 25 percent less water than they need.

Exercise strenuous enough to make you perspire (three consecutive sets of tennis, for example) means your body's losing water. Weigh yourself before and after exercise to see how much weight you lose, and drink two cups of water for every pound lost. Other experts recommend that you drink one cup of water before and after exercise, and chug at least a half-cup every 15 or 20 minutes during your workout.

Seasonal changes can sap your internal water supply as well. Our bodies lose a lot of water in the winter due to dry heat and low humidity. In the summer, we lose water when we perspire.

To replenish lost fluids, drink up. You can also help trap moisture in the skin by applying a moisturizer, especially in the winter.