The Knowledge of Water Basics

Let's face it babydolls some people can't drink water, some people never drink water(and you wonder why you breakout?) I'm going to give you a few knowledge tips on "Why Water Is Important" and what should you try to do to obtain the correct water amount each day.

* Water is something most of us take for granted. Water can keep you healthy.
* When you are dehydrated, water improves stamina immediately.
* 17% of your body is composed of water.
* If you don't drink water during an active day your thirst will increase.
* Water helps your body flush poisons out of your body.
* Drinking water improves chronic indigestion by keeping food moving through your digestive tract.
* Water moisturizes the skin, cleanses the pores for a clear complexion.
* DO NOT substitute soda, coffee, beer or wine.
* Alcohol is absorbed into the skin and causes dehydration.
* Water can help asthma problems by breaking down the mucous in the lungs and in curing the common cold.
* You should drink at least 5-8 glasses of water a day.
* Spring water usually comes from underground springs.
* Purified water has been distilled and filtered to remove minerals.

Misinformation About African-American Skin

People has often mentioned that African-American's don't have to worry about SPF in make-up or sun screen when there on the beach. This is a myth and here is why.

Because of our African heritage, black and dark-skinned women and men have often been led to believe that dark skin is built for the sun. Though this may seem true, it is in fact untrue.

Most "blacks" living on the desert or in dry regions, are almost always covered, leaving very litttle skin exposed directly to the sun.

Even though we don't see the burn we can feel the burn. And over time you strip your epidermis (what you touch and see) down, making it worn, brittle and dry.

So I strongly suggest to EVERYONE including African-Americans, Africans, Biracial Americans whomever purchase a hydrating cream, sunscreen and products that has a SPF in them.