Our skin is one mighty organ. Not only is it our largest organ system, but it also protects us from pollutants, toxins, and germs. Our skin also helps regulate body temperature, helps to prevent dehydration, and even helps protect us from temperature extremes. Check out Water Filtration systems.
A Skin Primer
Our skin is made up of three layers. The subcutaneous fat layer makes up the bottom layer. The middle layer is called the dermis. And the top layer is the epidermis. The outermost layer of the epidermis is called the stratum corneum. This important membrane keeps bad things from entering the body. It also plays a role in making sure that too much water doesn’t leave our bodies. In other words, it helps keep the skin hydrated by preventing water evaporation.
1. Helps to Remove Toxins
Water is the elected medium your body has chosen to remove toxins and waste products from your body. Your cells work tirelessly performing metabolic reactions to keep you living and breathing – a consequence of which are waste products.
2. Helps You to Stay Energized
Ever find yourself looking for that morning buzz or reaching for more coffee to get you through the afternoon slump? One of the benefits of drinking a lot of water is its ability to help you stay energized.
3. Hydrates your skin
As I’ve mentioned before, the body doesn’t consider the skin to be a priority organ when it comes to water and nutrient supply. The skin is just supplied with the minimum amount of water required to allow it to continue operating. Although it may be adequate for survival, it can cause dehydrated skin which will appear dull, itchy or flaky, have increased sensitivity, and most importantly, it will accelerate fine line and wrinkle formation.
4. Can help you to lose weight
Your body is smart, but sometimes it can interpret things incorrectly – a common example being when you confuse thirst for hunger (I mean any excuse for having a chocolate bar right?).
5. Boosts Your Mood
Drinking water benefits your entire body, but habitually drinking water throughout the day has been scientifically proven to prevent feelings of confusion, tension and depression by reducing your bodies unconscious fight-or-flight response and preventing a state of constant low-level stress.
Several studies have indicated that drinking 500 ml of water before meals can help you satiate your hunger and prevent you over eating. One study showed that individuals who drank 500 ml of water half an hour before meals over a 6-week period lost 44% more weight than those who didn’t drink water. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/drink-water-skin
