When Drinking Water Is Not the Answer for Dry Skin

When Drinking Water Is Not the Answer for Dry Skin

By Dr. Rizwan Khan | Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

📅 22June 2025

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“Mujhe bahut dryness hai face pe.”

“Kitna paani peete ho?”

“Achha, kam peete ho… isi liye hoga!”

Yeh conversation aapne bhi suna hoga — ya khud bola hoga.

Log samajhte hain “paani kam peene se skin dry hoti hai”. But here’s the truth:

Drinking water is important — par woh akele dry skin ka solution nahi hai.

Let’s break it down in simple and honest language, the way your skin understands.

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💧 Myth: “Paani pi lo, skin theek ho jaayegi”

Yes, paani peena zaroori hai.

Lekin agar aapki skin:

• Peeling kar rahi hai

• Flaky lagti hai

• Itchy rehti hai

• Tightness feel hoti hai after washing

…toh sirf zyada paani peena se koi farak nahi padega.

Why? Because dry skin is not just dehydration.

Dry skin is about your skin’s outer layer (barrier) losing moisture or not holding on to it properly.

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🧠 Water Goes to the Body First, Not Face

When you drink water:

1. It first goes to your organs — kidneys, liver, heart, brain

2. Skin is the last organ to receive water

3. And even that water doesn’t directly reach the surface of your skin

4. So external care is also necessary – not just internal

That’s why moisturizers are still needed, no matter how many litres of water you drink.

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🔍 Dry Skin ke Main Reasons

• Hot showers

• Using harsh soaps or face washes

• Not using moisturiser

• AC/fan exposure all day

• Age-related skin thinning

• Certain medicines (like isotretinoin)

• Skin diseases like eczema or psoriasis

• Seasonal changes (especially winter)

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✅ What Actually Helps Dry Skin?

Here’s what works better than just water:

🔹 Step	🧴 What to Do
1	Use a gentle, fragrance-free face wash
2	Apply moisturizer within 1–2 minutes after washing face (to lock in moisture)
3	Use moisturizers with ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or shea butter
4	Avoid very hot water on face
5	Use a humidifier or bowl of water near AC to balance room moisture
6	If needed, use moisturising sunscreen in the day
7	Visit a skin doctor if dryness doesn’t improve

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❌ What NOT to Do

• Don’t use body lotion on face

• Don’t skip moisturizer just because it’s summer

• Don’t think oily skin can’t be dry – oil and water are different things

• Don’t rely only on home remedies like malai or aloe vera for chronic dryness

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👨‍⚕️ Dr. Rizwan Says:

“Skin is not a sponge that soaks up water from your glass.

It needs topical moisture + internal hydration — both.

And sometimes, it needs medical attention too.”

So if you’re dealing with dry skin again and again — don’t just keep drinking water and waiting.

Start correcting your skincare routine.

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Final Thought:

Yes, drink enough water.

But don’t expect magic on your skin just because of that.

If dryness is persistent, there’s always more going on — and we’re here to help you figure it out.

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📍Feeling confused about your skin type or moisturizer choice?

Book a visit at Dr. Rizwan’s Skin Cosmetic and Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

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