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Many individuals aspire to achieve a flawless complexion known as ‘glass skin.” This term refers to a smooth, clear, and luminous skin texture that resembles the appearance of glass. 

While staying hydrated by drinking enough water is crucial for overall skin health, achieving glass-like skin requires a combination of factors, including genetics, skincare routine, and lifestyle choices. In this article, we will explore various strategies to help you attain a healthy and radiant complexion.

MD Azimuddin Shah, Health content creator at Moj addresses how drinking water can be pivotal role to achieve glass-like skin:

Role of water in skin health

Water plays a vital role in maintaining healthy skin. Proper hydration helps keep the skin moisturised, flushes out toxins, improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and prevents dehydration. 

Dehydrated skin can appear dry, dull, and flaky, so it’s essential to drink enough water to prevent dehydration and maintain a healthy complexion. Moreover, adequate water intake can enhance blood circulation, promoting the delivery of essential nutrients to the skin and supporting its overall health.

Drinking water and glass skin

While drinking water is essential for skin health, it’s important to note that excessive water consumption alone may not be sufficient to achieve glass skin. The concept that drinking excessive amounts of water will directly improve skin appearance is a misconception. 

When you drink water, it is absorbed into the bloodstream and filtered by the kidneys before hydrating cells in the body. Drinking excessive water beyond your body’s hydration needs can dilute salts and electrolytes, potentially leading to an electrolyte imbalance. Therefore, it is crucial to strike a balance and avoid overconsumption of water.

Dr Rashmi Aderao, MD, Dermatology consultant, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune addresses some benefits of proper hydration. Maintaining proper hydration by consuming 2-3 liters (6-8 glasses) of water per day offers several benefits for your skin:

Fewer wrinkles: Water helps maintain skin moisture, which increases elasticity and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Reduced puffiness: Sufficient hydration can help alleviate puffiness and swelling, leading to a more rejuvenated appearance.

Clearer skin: Drinking enough water aids in flushing out toxins from the splykin, shrinking pores, and reducing the likelihood of acne breakouts.

Slows aging: Proper hydration improves skin plumpness, which can help diminish the signs of aging and promote a youthful complexion.

Smaller pores: Sufficient water intake can minimise pore size, reduce acne breakouts, and diminish blemishes.

Reduced itchiness: Inadequate water intake can result in dry, flaky, and itchy skin, while proper hydration helps maintain skin’s moisture balance.

Tighter skin: Drinking water supports skin elsticity, contributing to a firmer and more supple appearance.

pH balance: Maintaining a healthy pH balance is essential for blemish-free and glowing skin.

Additional steps 

In addition to proper hydration, incorporating the following steps into your skincare routine and lifestyle choices can help you achieve a glass-like complexion:

Quality sleep: Establish good sleeping habits to improve blood flow to the skin, promote collagen production, and support skin rejuvenation.

Regular exercise: Engage in regular physical activity to enhance blood circulation, delivering more nutrients to the skin cells.

Balanced diet: Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and nuts to provide your body with essential nutrients and antioxidants that promote skin health and fight free radicals.

Limit alcohol and smoking: Reducing alcohol consumption and avoiding smoking can have a positive impact on skin health and prevent premature aging.

Skincare routine: Follow a consistent skincare routine that includes makeup removal, gentle cleansing, moisturising, and regular use of sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

Consulting dermatologists: For specific dermatological concerns or personalised skincare advices approach a Dermatologist.