Any medical professional will tell you that drinking eight glasses of water a day is good for your health. For years, we have been told that staying hydrated adds to clear skin and a youthful complexion. Now there is solid evidence to back up these claims.
During the double-blind, placebo-controlled study, female volunteers has their skin analyzed with the VISIA complexion imaging system. Following their initial analysis, the women were asked to drink 1.5 liters of water daily for 8 weeks. In addition, the women were not advised not to change their diet or exercise routines.
A number of the participants drank only tap water over the course of 8 weeks, while others were given mineral-rich Willow Water from England. Willow Water contains willow bark extract that is high in salicin, an anti-inflammatory agent that metabolizes into salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is commonly found in many skincare and acne products.
At the end of the 8 weeks, the women had their skin analyzed once more with the VISIA complexion imaging system. Researchers found that the participants who drank tap water saw an overall 19% reduction of wrinkles, while the Willow Water-drinkers saw a 24% reduction.
The great news is you can now drink your way to better skin. The bad news? Willow Water is only available in the UK—for now.
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