Water makes up about 60 percent of your body weight and it’s essential to carry nutrients throughout the body and to flush out toxins and impurities that can make you look less than radiant. Water also helps to tame inflammation. The problem is, you lose water every day through your breath, perspiration, and urine. In fact, the average adult loses close to 2.5 liters of water each day. It's generally not a good idea to use thirst alone as a guide for when to drink. By the time you become thirsty, you may already be slightly dehydrated.

Drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses a day helps replenish water lost through perspiration and elimination. But you may need to boost your total fluid intake depending on how active you are, the climate you live in, your health status, and if you're pregnant or breast-feeding. Be aware, however, that tap water can contain contaminants and impurities that can adversely affect your health. Instead, opt for bottled purified or distilled water.

But drinking enough water is only half the battle. Keeping skin cells hydrated throughout the day is also critical for a soft, supple complexion. Avoid products containing harsh detergents which strip the skin of its protective oils. Applying a good moisturizer, like Rebirth Co-Q10 Day Crème, can help seal in moisture. Without this surface protection, water can evaporate and the skin becomes dry and flaky.

Since arid indoor air can also sap moisture from your skin, consider a humidifier. This will maintain a healthy level of moisture in the air and can help prevent dryness of the skin, nose, eyes and throat.