Myth: More water, better skin
I said it in Beauty Confidential, and today’s New York Times backs it up: the idea that drinking a ton of water is extra healthy for your skin is, quite simply, a myth. It won’t result in fewer wrinkles…simply more trips to the bathroom. Your body regulates its hydration levels carefully, so anything beyond what you need gets, well, tinkled out. Better advice, says Dr. Margaret E. Parsons from the American Academy of Dermatology? “Always wear sunscreen, avoid cigarettes and eat well.” Et voila.
