Oily Skin can be a lack of water?..what??

Did you know that you probably actually have dry or combination skin and you think it's oily because you are not consuming enough water?!?!?!

Water is so amazing!!

God gave us something that is free and that is so essential and helpful to our everyday lives!!!

Proper water consumption affects many different aspects of health and wellness, including how well the body can maintain and regulate oil production in the skin.

Water is a vital part in keeping the body's organs and systems functioning properly. Since the skin is actually an organ, this includes the skin itself!

When your skin is dehydrated, the skin can become sallow, dry and cracked. The oil glands in the skin will start to overproduce oils and sebum to compensate for the lack of hydration, which leads to oily skin and acne.
To rectify the overproduction of oil in the skin, it is important to consume enough water throughout the day.

As a rule of thumb we should Drink between 64 and 80 oz. of water every day, which will effectively moisten and hydrate the entire body, inside and out. 

Once the skin is properly hydrated, the oil glands will receive signals from the brain that excess oil is no longer needed, and will consequently slow down the oil production in the skin. This results in a normalization of skin oils and a reduction in acne breakouts.

Drinking water throughout the day can be challenging, especially if you have a busy schedule. One way to ensure that you are consuming the right amount of water every day is to carry a water bottle with you, which you can sip throughout the day. If plain water is not palatable for you, add in a quarter of a lemon, which adds a bit of flavor and vitamin C that can make the water taste more refreshing and delicious.

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