AQUA COSMETICS
WATER AS THE SOURCE OF BEAUTY
Ever since the disciplines came into being, scientists and alternative therapists have been trying to solve the puzzle surrounding the effects of that primordial substance, water. The cosmetics industry has long since followed suit and processes this source of natural beauty into scented concoctions which, packaged in attractive pots, bottles and tubes, are supposed to help in the daily fight against lines and wrinkles. But why does water actually make us more beautiful? And what do manufacturers promise when they talk about the external application of H2O?
It is indisputable that the human organism is decidedly positively influenced by a balanced hydrogenation, for water is probably its most important energy source. As our bodies consist of almost 75% water, we cannot survive without this liquid. We lose about two and a half litres of water every day, which we must replace, to detoxify the body, regulate its temperature and support cell regeneration. In this way, beauty and health go hand in hand, for small wrinkles are softened, for example, just by taking on sufficient fluids such as water and fresh fruit juice. Today, it is not just the supermodels of this world that know this, who in a way drink for professional reasons. And rightly so, for the correct water balance keeps the skin and connective tissue taut. As a preventative measure, it is certainly the cheaper and healthier option to so-called Botox, which has long been de-wrinkling the faces not only of film stars and celebrities, but can also be found on the treatment list of the beautician around the corner.
Aqua cosmetics for the hydro kick
Water is our number 1 beauty elixir. Even a cold shower can work wonders, because it stimulates circulation, strengthens the immune system and gives our skin a real, refreshing kick. If you are not so keen on the sound of that, you can splash clear water on your face to refresh it - ideally with spring water containing minerals and oxygen. Yet who has a mountain brook or even a waterfall in their back garden? In this case, the cosmetics industry aims to provide relief with a series of aqua and hydro product ranges. When used regularly, they are designed to complement the internal water balance on the outside and thus quickly make even tired and drawn-looking skin radiant again.
Wrinkle-free with H2O
As manufacturers have rightly recognised, water is essential for a good complexion. And moisturising beauty treatments can indeed make a positive contribution from the outside - provided that the inner water balance is correct.
Thus it is no wonder that the magic word "moisturiser" stands for cosmetic products that primarily consist of substances and water that keep the latter in the skin for a certain period of time and thus promote a rosy appearance. Incidentally, the clear beauty favourite in industrial production is thermal water, which, thanks to its high content of trace elements, benefits cell metabolism and the body's immune system and thus is also used in the medicinal field.
Furthermore, the creams, lotions, gels, masks, cleansers and bath salts, ampoules and other concentrates and serums from the cosmetic mixing pot which are enriched to bursting with moisture increasingly contain natural substances that provide our skin with additional nutrients and oils. Ingredients like aloe vera, ginseng, cucumber extract, milk proteins, fruit essences containing enzymes, olives, cocoa butter, nuts as well as vitamins and minerals such as, for example, magnesium, vitamins A, C and E are said to support the action of special hydro products against the external signs of ageing. Not a bad idea, for alongside the added benefits for the skin they also often give the concoctions a truly delicious scent.
Which aqua ranges are suited to which people depends on individual skin type and personal taste preferences. The best thing to do is seek comprehensive advice in a specialist shop or cosmetics boutique before selecting skincare products. After all, prices are not necessarily cheap, so it can be really worthwhile making a careful selection.
Even more beauty from water
For those who, alongside achieving a great complexion, also want to do something for their proverbial inner beauty, they can look to the benefits of the freshwater algae chlorella pyrenoidosa, rich in chlorophyll. For consumption, the micro algae is dried and consumed in the form of powder or tablets. As it is one of the plants with the currently highest measured chlorophyll content and additionally offers a wide range of important vitamins and minerals, it is well suited to removing toxins from the body. Further, the beta carotene it contains in particular evidently protects against cell-damaging free radicals, which are partly responsible for ageing of the skin. Naturally, components of algae and plankton are therefore also increasingly being used in cosmetics for external application.
Hydro tip: Before the pinch test is after the
pinch test
If you want to know what your water balance is like, there is a simple trick. Pinch the skin on the back of your hand between your thumb and forefinger and pull it upwards. Then let it go. If it quickly returns to a smooth surface, your water balance is ok. If not, drink more, ideally up to three litres of water a day. In addition, foods containing water are an ideal complement to drinking it and are a priceless wrinkle killer from the inside to boot.
