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Water and your skin

Enough water keeps skin from looking dull and tight. More than enough does nothing extra.

2 min read · from the ClearSkin AI app

How much

  1. About 33 ml per kg of body weight

    Around 80% of that from drinks; food covers the rest. Your target is on Today.

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  2. More on hot days and when you sweat

    Add about half a litre per hour of exercise and on days over 30°C.

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  3. Pale yellow is the goal

    Dark urine means drink more; completely clear means you can ease off.

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Make it easy

  1. A glass with each routine

    Morning routine, glass. Evening routine, glass. Two done before you think about it.

  2. Spread it out

    A glass every couple of hours beats a litre at night (and saves your sleep).

  3. Tea, milk and fruit count

    Sugary drinks count as water but work against breakouts.

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Honestly

  1. Water is not a moisturiser

    Dry, flaky skin needs a barrier cream. Drinking more won't fix it if you already drink enough.

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