hydrate the skin topically with a good mois-
temperature water,” he says, because “it takes
turiser and with skincare products containing
your body less energy to absorb.”
Hyaluronic Acid and antioxidants.”
Whatever routine a person chooses, Kristina
Gary follows a rather specific routine for hy-
says, drinking enough water to quench thirst
dration, beginning with his first glass of the day.
is generally enough. And while she echoes the
“Every morning starts with a tall glass of room
popular recommendation of six-to-eight glass-
temperature water with a half-to-whole lemon
es each day, she says it’s important to remem-
squeezed in,” he says. “This has been shown to
ber that each person’s needs vary daily; we
alkalise your body.”
should adjust our water
The alkaline state, he Hydrate the skin topically intake based on our ac-
explains, helps decrease
tivity level and the tem-
with a good moisturiser
acidity in the body. “An
perature outside.
alkaline state has been
If you have been follow-
associated with an anti-inflammatory state,”
ing the mantras rather than the science, you
Gary says, “and helps with acne, rosacea, ec-
might not be getting the skin results you desire.
zema and psoriasis.”
“The good news is,” says Kristina, “this is
All of the water Gary drinks through the day
easily reversible with proper hydration.”
— which includes another glass before leaving
So, drink the water your body says it wants.
the apartment for work, at least a litre through-
But remember that much of the hydration
out the day, and a couple more glasses at night
your skin needs can only be found in your
— is at room temperature. “I only drink room
skincare drawer.
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