Yes! It`s true. It is been scientifically researched and proven that an adequate consumption of water on a daily basis helps ward off the signs of aging, not to mention the fact that it optimizes the functioning of our muscles, joints, and digestive system, which in turn, also contributes to a younger and fresher looking face. To further prove the point, doctors and researchers have compiled evidence that an inadequate supply of water on a daily basis can add years to the skin and body. It`s been well-known for quite some time that consuming the `eight a day` is great for our health and skin. The more recent focus of the effects of water consumption, however, are being applied to the anti-aging forum.

How Does Dehydration Contribute To Aging Skin?

It`s simple really. Water has one purpose - to cleanse. Think about the myriad of things we use water for. Laundry, dishes, showering, washing our cars, cooking and baking - the list is endless. The first ingredient in most products is water, and our bodies are comprised of 70 percent water. For these reason, water is often referred to as `life`. So what happens when you ignore your `eight a day` and reach for the soda, energy drink, or juice instead? Well, remember that list of things above that we use water for? Imagine using soda instead of water to do our laundry, wash our hair, do our dishes, wash our cars - you get the idea right? Things wouldn`t exactly get clean. Most Americans do not consume enough water and are dehydrated, and most go through their lives this way and don`t even know it. These same people end up with increased signs of aging in the skin years later.

What we do know is that water is responsible for flushing out the toxins in every cell of our body. Toxins that have accumulated from external aging factors such as oxidation and pollution as well as internal aging factors such as poor nutrition. Each skin cell consumes nutrients and then discards the waste. Water flushes this waste out of the body, resulting in more elastic, younger looking skin. When an inadequate supply of water is taken, these toxins build up in the body and the skin and contribute to the signs of aging including dry skin, fine lines, and wrinkles. It is generally accepted in the skin care community that dry skin is first to show the signs of aging, so if you have dry skin, consuming enough water is especially important.

How Does H2O Fight the Signs of Aging?

As we have discussed, water hydrates the skin and flushes toxins. Although, it does have another responsibility when it comes to fighting off the signs of aging. Water acts as a vehicle inside our bodies by transporting vitamins and minerals to the places in our bodies where they are needed - like our skin. So your healthy diet becomes more beneficial to your skin when consuming an adequate supply of water because it actually helps your skin utilize the good things you are eating.

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