Alkaline water has been dominating the health and fitness world for a while now, but what is the hype all about – and the better question is, can it help clear your acne?
Regular water has a pH of around 7, putting it right in the middle of the pH scale. Alkaline water, however, is more basic than regular water, having a pH level of around 8 or 9. Processed foods and products like yogurt, fish, and cheese are typically more acidic while vegetables like beets, bell peppers, and kale are high alkaline.
Alkaline water is also rich in alkalizing ingredients such as calcium, silica, potassium, magnesium and bicarbonate. It essentially stops your pH from becoming too acidic and has a range of benefits for your body – particularly for your skin & here’s how.
What is PH?
Scientifically speaking, pH measures the concentration of hydrogen ion in a solution. It’s based on a scale where 7 is considered neutral. Solutions with a lower concentration of hydrogen ions have a higher pH (basic), and those with a higher concentration are low pH (acidic).
For example, orange juice has a pH of 3.3, which means it’s acidic. Black coffee has a pH of about 5, baking soda is around 9, and bleach has a pH of 12. There aren’t many foods or drinks humans consume that are over the neutral pH of 7.0.
What is Alkaline Water?
If you have done any research about drinking water, chances are you have come across the term alkaline water. Alkaline water is also referred to as ionized water. In order to be considered alkaline water the pH level of the water has to be more than 7.
The main reason that people choose to drink alkaline water is that it helps to balance out the pH in the body.
Ionized alkaline water helps to remove toxins from your body. You already know that ionized water is full of antioxidants, and they help to destroy the bad guys in your body which contribute to acne. Alkaline hydration is important as well. The smaller size of the water molecules from your water ionizer help to hydrate and nourish you from the inside out.
- Detoxifies – Cleanses your body of acidic waste and toxins
- Hydrates – Alkaline water is easily absorbed by the body on a cellular level
- Oxygenates – It seeks out free radicals and converts them into oxygen
- Alkalizes – Restores body to an alkaline pH state
- Boosts Immune System – Cells become more effective at fighting diseases
Increase Hydration with Alkaline Water
Staying well-hydrated is crucial to overall health and wellness. Getting enough water regulates your body temperature, helps transport nutrients and aids in waste removal. Alkaline water is different than regular water. When the water is put through the electrolysis process to become ionized, the water clusters will be half the size that they are in regular water. These smaller water clusters make the water easier to absorb in the body.
This means that hydration is faster. The water also has a smoother and lighter texture, which makes it easier to drink. This water also helps improve blood circulation throughout the body and will penetrate the areas of the body that are overly acidic, which helps bring the body back into balance.
An interesting fact about water and the skin is that the body will provide the water we drink to all other organs before it hydrates the skin. When the skin is well hydrated from the outside, it helps to combat dryness. When skin is dry, it has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkling.
Everyone knows you need water for your organs to function–and the skin is your largest organ so you want at least eight glasses per day to help achieve that luminous glow!
In addition, dry skin causes the pores to break open easily; this allows acne-causing bacteria to go deeper into the skin, worsening acne.
Regulate Blood Sugar with Alkaline Water
Sustaining high levels of blood sugar can take a big toll on your health with side effects ranging from increased thirst, headaches and fatigue to more serious, long-term consequences like impaired vision and nerve damage.
Although research is limited, some preliminary research has found that alkaline water may help balance blood sugar to maintain normal blood sugar levels and promote better health. Hormones, environment and diet along with genetics can all play their role in acne but one major cause of skin congestion and breakouts stems from blood sugar imbalance.
When we eat, that food gets broken down into macronutrients and begins to elevate levels of glucose in the blood. In response to this increase, the pancreas begins secreting the hormone insulin. Insulin’s main role is to regulate the uptake of the glucose from the blood and into the cells for energy. It’s a delicate balance by our body; keeping blood glucose stable throughout the day as you eat, get hungry, exercise, stress and sleep.
Alkaline Showerhead Filter
Many people over look this easy but important life change. Did you know that tap water often contains as much, if not more, chlorine than is recommended for use in swimming pools?
And this chlorine enters the body through dermal absorption and inhalation while showering more than through drinking tap water!!! Isn’t that insane!
Prolonged exposure to chlorinated water can be bad for your skin and hair, especially if you have acne-prone skin. Chlorine and other chemicals cause acne to flare up as well as worsen other existing skin conditions. You can install a special water filter to help remove chlorine, sediment, heavy metals, and more from your showering water.
Our skin is our largest organ after all, and it absorbs everything, the good — and the bad.
The Alkaline Takeaway
Drinking alkaline water has numerous skincare benefits including anti-aging properties, detoxifying effect and skin hydration. Alkaline water also contains antioxidants just like your fruits and vegetables.
Start to repair and regenerate your skin by neutralizing free radicals with a simple switch to drinking alkaline water. You’re already drinking water – might as well make it do more for your health than just quenching your thirst. If you’re ready to take your skincare journey to the next level, schedule your initial consultation today & let us get you on the path to glowing complexion success.
Cheers to clear!
Rene
