"Water is fluid, soft and yielding. But water will wear rock away, which is rigid and cannot yield. As a rule, whatever is fluid, soft, and yielding will overcome whatever is rigid and hard. This is another paradox: what is soft is strong." ~Lao-Tzu
Water is a life source. Hydration is the key to a supple, clear, dewy complexion. The beverage of your skin's choice is water. Nourish your skin with moisturizing creams and moisturizing cleansers. We do not want to eliminate the natural and essential oils in the skin, but rather achieve a balance.
Become a water connoisseur:
There are many different brands of bottled water on the market today. Most grocery stores have an entire aisle dedicated to bottled water. There are subtle distinctions in taste, and it is completely personal preference.
You can train your palate to become a water connoisseur. At first taste, close your eyes, and try to notice the weight of the gulp on your tongue. Notice how the water rushes to fill your mouth, above and beneath your tongue. Feel the temperature of the water completely adjust to match the temperature inside your mouth. Now, pay attention to the sudden weightlessness of the water, as it blends in like it was meant to be there. It is meant to be there. Notice how your body actually pulls the water down your throat. It is as if with each swallow, your body shares its gratitude to you for nourishing yourself.
I recommend that you do a taste test of several different brands of water to discover which brand you fancy. Make a commitment to yourself to drink several bottles of your favorite water each and every day. My personal favorite is Smart Water.
Bottled water at this level of consumption can be expensive. Thankfully, there are more economical alternative, so your skin does not have to go dry. Water from the refrigerator door is filtered, and always cold. There is also a fantastic water filter on the market called, Brita. It is a pitcher-like container that you fill with regular tap water, and the Brita filter transforms your tap water into pristine drinking water. Voila! Hydrated skin appears supple, smooth, and glowing, so love your water, no matter what the source.
There are creative ways to drink your water. Make it fun for yourself! Throw some delicious raspberries or strawberries into your glass or bottle of water. As they sink to the bottom, a challenge is born. Now, you must finish the water to reach the berries. It is also psychologically encouraging, because there is a reward at the end.
**remember to recycle your water bottles!
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