The way I see it is if water were enough to stay hydrated, you could simply drink it, spray it on and bathe in it.
But as you know just by feeling your skin after a bath or a spritz, it is not adding moisture. Water does not permeate the skin and for this reason, most hydrating sprays have the other “bells and whistles” which are water binding ingredients. Some read as Macadamia Glycerides, Aloe Vera Juice and Sodium Hyaluronate which not only add moisture to the skin but retain moisture in the skin.
This idea of retaining water in the skin is what is so important. If you drink your eight glasses and flush them too, you are not necessarily keeping the water in the cells. A medical doctor explained to me that cells which are not healthy will not retain the fluids. This makes sense when I hear about so many women in particular who spend more time running to and from the bathroom then when they jog!
It’s important to understand that in order for the cells to be healthy they need all the nutrients provided by many sources. Oils that are beneficial to women are, cod liver oil, flax seed and coconut oil. As women enter the perimenopausal years evening primrose and borage oil are helpful as well. These lubricate the organs, and the skin as the largest will look better too. Water that comes from fruits and vegetables is the best as you not only get the hydration but the antioxidant vitamins as well.
So my advice is eat your water, and leave the bottle behind!
A spa industry pioneer, Marlene Katz launched the day spa concept nearly twenty-five years ago when she opened her first highly acclaimed and celebrity frequented spa in New York City. One of the first to recognize the healing power of holistic spa treatments to fight the signs of aging, Marlene incorporated home-prepared herbal skin treatments to her spa’s menu. Utilizing her past experiences and expertise of the spa industry, Marlene created Intelligent Skin Sense skin and body care products and a green spa to provide quality age rebelling services and products. When Marlene is not cooking up spa formulas she spends her spare time concocting many healthy recipes for her family (and dogs). Her new project is a lifestyle book on spa living at home.
