Hydration key for skin health

• April 28, 2024

The skin it is an organ that, in addition to being constantly renewed, reflects our state of health. That is why to ensure your well-being, you must follow a balanced diet, avoid the consumption of alcohol Y tobacco , protect it from environmental aggressions such as sun, pollution and wind and constantly hydrate it.

Claudia Andrea Yáñez , medical dermatologist, points out that up to 20% of the total water that our body has is concentrated in the most exposed layer of the dermis Cornea call:

"The skin stays hydrated thanks to the water from its deeper layers, as well as the secretion of sweat. It is essential to drink at least 2 liters of liquids a day, including juices, broths, dairy products, fruits and vegetables, infusions, as well as natural and mineral water. "

It is known that more than half of our body is composed of water, which intervenes in most processes metabolic of the organism as digestion , respiration, thermoregulation and even, affects the physical and emotional performance; the skin is not the exception, since water represents the most important ingredient to maintain its freshness and vitality.

Effects of dehydration

Most people do not take the amount of water their body needs, a situation that causes a degree of dehydration. If it is around 2%, it can cause the appearance of symptoms such as thirst, loss of appetite, dry mouth, fatigue and weakness.

However, if dehydration reaches percentages of up to 10%, headaches, decreased short-term memory capacity and concentration, abdominal pain and difficulty breathing may occur. In this sense, the skin is one of the organs in presenting the first symptoms of dehydration , because it becomes dry and dull to the degree of folds, wrinkles and spots.

According to the doctor Yáñez, the sun, the humidity level, the contamination and the routine of daily cleaning, cause that the skin loses around 25% of its hydration natural, situation that together with a limited intake of liquids, can damage the skin and cause problems in the future.

Experts in the field consider that in addition to water, the skin needs special products that contribute to its hydration and that also intervene in cell regeneration, provide sufficient support of minerals, nutrients and oxygen.

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