Can drinking more water improve sallow skin?
Disease description:
Recently, my wife noticed that her skin has become sallow and dull, and she generally appears lethargic. She often experiences high work-related stress, frequently stays up late, and has irregular eating habits. I heard that drinking more water is good for the skin, so I would like to ask the doctor: can increased water intake truly improve her sallow complexion?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
In general, drinking more water can help improve yellowish skin tone, but the effect may not be significant.
Yellowish skin tone may be caused by multiple factors, such as chronic lack of sleep, unbalanced diet, excessive stress, and skin dehydration. Among these factors, skin dehydration is a common and often overlooked cause. When the skin lacks sufficient moisture, cellular metabolism slows down, leading to dull and lackluster skin. In addition, dehydration may also cause dryness, fine lines, and other skin problems, further exacerbating the yellowish appearance of the skin.
At this point, drinking an adequate amount of water can help improve the sallow complexion. When the body is well-hydrated, skin metabolism functions more efficiently, aiding in the elimination of toxins and waste products from the body, thereby improving the yellowish skin tone. However, simply drinking more water alone cannot completely resolve the issue of yellowish skin, as it may also be related to other lifestyle habits and health conditions.
In addition to drinking enough water, it is important to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet. Consuming foods rich in antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, including fresh fruits and vegetables, can also help improve yellowish skin tone.
