If we had a pound for every time a model told water-sippingus her great skin was down to drinking lots of water, we’d be quids in. But new expert advice suggests what we suspected: it takes more than glugging two litres a day to unlock that glow.
‘Drinking plenty of fluids is vital for your general health,’ says dermatologist Nick Lowe. ‘But this alone isn’t sufficient to maintain a complexion that’s smooth and bright – especially if you’re naturally predisposed to dryness. You need to use products that penetrate the skin’s outer layers and trap in moisture.’
The summer season doesn’t help, either: ‘Air-conditioning, sun exposure and low humidity on your holiday flight can damage your natural skin barrier, causing a dull, flaky appearance.’
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