Water - for a Beautiful, Healthy Life!

Water - your health & beauty depend on it! The most important thing you can do, especially in hot weather, is stay hydrated.

We have all learned that water is the key to life. Drinking an adequate amount of liquid daily is important to maintain your health as water aids in digestion, circulation, absorption and even excretion. All your body's cells are mainly water and, as we constantly lose water through respiration, perspiration, urination & more, it is important to ingest enough water to maintain proper balance.

I want to add that as we age we tend to drink less liquids, and dehydration has many symptoms that are mistaken for other problems - including fogginess of the mind! It's important to be aware of your own consumption of water & water-rich foods & to be aware of the signs and water drinking habits of your loved ones as well.

It can even save a life.

So how does this relate to beauty?

Well, not just because we all look best when we are healthy, but that skin, the largest organ of the body, relies on water to be healthy, soft, & supple. If your skin is not getting sufficient hydration you will soon notice it turning dry, tight and flaky. Dry skin has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkling.  

As we lose water every day, it needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, the water you drink will reach all the other organs before it reaches the skin. So, it's important to care for your skin, particularly in dry, hot weather.

So what is the best way to add water to the skin?

• Apply a hydrating moisturizer within 2 minutes of leaving the bath or shower. The skin is still porous and is vulnerable to products that are applied following the bath or shower, allowing better absorption. This can be something as simple as olive oil, lotion, or skin creme. It doesn't need to be something fancy and expensive to achieve a good result.
• Drink more water. Drinking at least 8 - 8oz. glasses a day will help rid the body and skin of toxins. Some of this can be in the form of high water content foods (download this PDF chart) or juices. REMEMBER that caffeinated or alcoholic beverages act as diuretics, effectively causing you to lose more liquid in the long run, so don't count those in the total.

Learn more about how keeping well hydrated benefits your health here.

Of course, access to pure drinking water can be a challenge as we stress Earth's supply. Read more about water at 'Water, Water Everywhere'

Be aware of the physical 'Dangers of Dehydration'.

And use natural & organic products to help rejuvenate dry skin.

Summer Activities

Whether your inclination leans to gardening, hiking, or lounging by the pool, you can be sure the summer months will have you and your whole family spending time outdoors.

Be sure you do the simple things needed to keep that time happy & safe - without the unhappy results overexposure to hot weather can cause.

1) Drink lots of water! Not soda, beer or juice... Water. Dehydration is a factor many ailments, up to & including Heat Stroke. You are not always thirsty when you need to be. Know the warning signs: Irritability, confusion & dizziness, headache. Children may be fussy & tired, sleepy & less active. Infants can be fussy or not be urinating as much as usual. Read more here.

2) Use sunscreen & be moderate about time in the sun. Don't be extreme in either direction - we need to get out in the sun to be healthy, but over expose not only leads to painful sunburn and a risk of Melanoma, but to early aging of the skin. Learn more.

3) Protect dry skin. If you garden or wear sandals during these hot, dry months your hands & feet can take a particular beating. Between the dirt, heat & washing often to clean up, the skin can dry, crack and become callused. Be aware of this & remember to wear gloves &/or use products that protect the skin from losing its natural moisture. Check out our natural products, formulated especially for this purpose .

Here's to the best and most enjoyable Summer for everyone!