How much water should I be drinking?
Aim for half your weight in ounces. (E.g., If you weigh 130 pounds, you should be drinking 65 ounces of water.) But better still, sip water gradually throughout the day instead of all at once after feeling dehydrated (dry lips are a good indicator of the body’s dehydration), make sure that the water is filtered and at room temperature. Ice water is stressful on organs such as the kidneys and spleen and impairs digestion. Other good sources of water intake include herbal tea, broth, juice, and fresh fruit and vegetables. When considering water intake in regard to your skin’s appearance, keep in mind that this alone is unlikely to have any noticeable effect unless you’re also paying attention to key internal and topical nutrients that hydrate the skin and encourage healthy cell turnover, repair cell walls, and build connective tissue.
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