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Don’t underestimate the power of water to your body’s upkeep and preservation.  Our bodies are made up of over 50% of water; water that constantly needs replenishing to maintain a healthy body system.  We sweat daily as a method of releasing impurities and toxins; those toxins are carried out by way of the water in our body.  This makes daily consumption vital to replacing this essential nutrient.
With the focus of getting enough water often being on drinking water, we have a tendency to over look taking in water externally.  Our skin benefits tremendously from water and absorbs water every opportunity it can – from getting caught in the rain to taking a bath.  This makes ensuring your water intake meets and exceeds the necessary amounts easier than ever.  Capitalize on your daily rituals to soak up every bit of water you possibly can.
Here are seven tips to increase your water intake, inside and out:

1. Use a gentle daily moisturizer after the washing portion of your morning and evening portion of your facial care regimen.
2. Keep drinking containers in areas your frequent most: bedroom, living room, office, desk, car – refill regularly.
3. Exfoliate regularly with a body scrub that contains skin nourishing oils.
4. Replace one glass of the juice/soda/coffee/tea you drink regularly with a glass of water.
5. Seal in excess water after bathing by applying a thick lotion, butter, cream or oil
6. Consume foods that are high in water content: watermelon, cucumbers, zucchini, lettuce for example
7. Use drinking containers that are between 24 – 48 ounces – the smaller the container the less intimidating you will find it

Can you offer any tips that your use to get in your daily dose of water? Post them in the comments below, you never know who you’ll help.