Drinking plenty of water has long been considered a healthy habit for health and skin. Many people believe that just increasing the amount of water each day can help make the skin brighter and significantly reduce acne. However, according to dermatologists, getting enough water is only a supporting factor, not a comprehensive solution to skin problems.
Dr. Shraddha Deshpande, a cosmetic surgery, reconstruction and plastic surgery consultant at Wockhardt Hospital (Mumbai Central, India) said that water plays an important role in maintaining the body's function, including skin function. When the body is provided with enough water, blood circulation is improved, helping the skin look fresher and reduce the feeling of dryness.
Adequate hydration also supports maintaining skin elasticity and helps cells function effectively. Small wrinkles can become less noticeable when the skin is not dehydrated. At the same time, the skin's protective barrier, the outermost layer that helps prevent dehydration and limits environmental impact, also works more stably when the body is hydrated.
However, drinking water cannot solve all the causes of acne. Acne is often associated with hormonal imbalances, increased sebum secretion, clogged pores, and bacterial growth. These biological mechanisms cannot be controlled just by increasing water intake.
Skin inflammations such as eczema or eczema are also affected by immune factors, genetics, and stress levels. These conditions need to be treated with topical products or medications as prescribed.
The effects of air pollution, sunlight and chemicals can weaken the skin's protective barriers. In this case, moisturizers, sunscreens and restorative products play an important role. Focusing only on drinking water will not be enough to restore damage caused by the environment.
To improve acne and maintain healthy skin, it is necessary to combine many factors. Drinking about 2-3 liters of water per day, depending on physical condition and activity level, is the basic foundation. In addition, a diet rich in green vegetables, fruits and healthy fats helps support skin cell regeneration.
Getting 7–8 hours of sleep each night creates conditions for skin recovery. Controlling stress is also very important because increased cortisol levels can stimulate the sebaceous glands to work harder, increasing the risk of acne.
According to Dr. Shraddha Deshpande, drinking enough water contributes to maintaining healthy skin but cannot replace proper skin care and treatment when needed. Acne-free skin is the result of a reasonable lifestyle, balanced nutrition and medical attention when there are prolonged dermatological problems.
