HYDRATE YOUR BODY, HYDRATE YOUR SKIN

This is a friendly reminder to drink your water and why your body (and your fillers) will thank you for it!

With the number of memes that are out there saying "Here's a friendly reminder to drink more water!" this post is no different to that.

WHY DRINK WATER THOUGH?!

Drinking water (especially after a big night on the town, or if, like me - a binge on food) will help flush the body of toxins that have accumulated through the external environment as well as internal. Drinking adequate water helps plump up skin cells, which minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - so you look younger. Water also supports detoxification and helps flush toxins and impurities out of the body that dull your complexion. Stay well hydrated to support good circulation and blood flow, all of which will help your skin glow. If you don't like the taste of plain water, add a little lemon juice to make it more palatable. Vitamin C in citrus fruit is an antioxidant that fights skin-damaging free radicals and supports healthy collagen, a major component in skin. Along with drinking enough water, eat fruits and vegetables high in polyphenols and flavonoids to boost skin health. Sipping warm, vitamin C rich lemon water is believed to help you detoxify, which will help your skin glow.

HOW DOES THIS HELP MY FILLERS?

Like I'll tell my patients when they come in to see me - dermal and lip fillers are mainly compromised of Hyaluronic Acid - a naturally occurring chemical in our bodies - that feeling of your skin being plump and supple? Hyaluronic acid. Hydrating serums? Mainly made of hyaluronic acid. Fillers are Hydrophilic, meaning they latch onto water molecules that are introduced into the body - creating that plump feeling as well as maintaining hydration and nutrient balance in the skin. Meaning - more water = longer maintenance of of volume and shape due to high water content present in the dermal filler. Drink up and your fillers will thank you for it. Stay hydrated, stay beautiful.