The Desert

ChristinaLConway
ChristinaLConway Posts: 115 Member
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
I drink my 8 8oz glass of water per day but my legs still look like the Sahara! I always thought I had such dry skin from not drinking enough water. Does any one else have this problem? Can I drink enough water to get rid of it or is it lotion for life?

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  • Maria_Goose
    Maria_Goose Posts: 247
    This will happen to everyone when winter comes near. It is October, afterall. Even those with "perfect skin" will start to see this.
  • emilydmac
    emilydmac Posts: 382 Member
    Sorry to say, but your skin is likely just dry and no amount of water will necessarily fix it. Try moisturizing with coconut oil.
  • luvgreen25
    luvgreen25 Posts: 202
    I used to think that too. Found out, I have eczema - BAD!
  • cheri868
    cheri868 Posts: 77
    Actually, I live in the tropics and I have this problem as well. I drink at least 11 glasses of water a day and still have overly dry skin. I think the older you get, the less hydrated your skin becomes, so I guess it is lotion for now and for all eternity LOL
  • STARSHINE1975
    STARSHINE1975 Posts: 168 Member
    The best thing you can do is moisturize as soon as you get out of the shower to lock in the moisture. If you do this every time you shower, you will see a big difference. Less itchy too. Try not to take too long or too hot showers, it strips away the natural oil in your skin.

    I've worked for a dermatology office for 16 years and this is our #1 recommendation for dry skin
  • ChristinaLConway
    ChristinaLConway Posts: 115 Member
    The best thing you can do is moisturize as soon as you get out of the shower to lock in the moisture. If you do this every time you shower, you will see a big difference. Less itchy too. Try not to take too long or too hot showers, it strips away the natural oil in your skin.

    I've worked for a dermatology office for 16 years and this is our #1 recommendation for dry skin

    thanks!
  • vzucco
    vzucco Posts: 229
    It probably doesn't have anything to do with how much water you drink, but there are certain foods that are good for your skin, like salmon. I would say, just research foods that are naturally good for your skin and moisturize with intensive lotions, like shay butter (especially after showers).
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