Does drinking water really make a difference to your skin/acne?

So I've been reading a lot about how water helps nourish your skin and whatnot... and I really want to try this out, but I want to make sure first. I've read reviews from a lot of people that say stuff such as it helped clear their skin and how their skin looks so much brighter now. And then I read other reviews saying that it doesn't help at all and it's just a myth. So what should I believe? I'm not looking for a quick fix -- I just want to know if this would work, because then I'm going to start drinking 8 glasses of water everyday for a month... and continue it if it helps.

Have any of you tried just simply drinking more water daily and has it made a difference? Thanks :) x

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Yes, of course. Water does wonders and it's clear why it does. Our bodies are made up of water, not fully but, a percentage of our bodies is water...look it up on yahoo for the actual number. As we go along through out our days, we lose water so we need more water to hydrate us. If we don't drink enough it starts to affect us, physically and mentally which will make us emotional. The ones who say this isn't true are just ignorant. If you are not healthy, considering you don't get enough water, or out of shape then you should get on a healthier diet and exercise plan because if you don't, when you drink your 8 glasses of water, it will cause you to bloat. If you already have acne you might want to get something for that, water will help but if it doesn't clear it up enough then that's a issue you need to address to a dermatologist. Yes it has made a difference. I always been kind of healthy and very much into skin care. But it was a time in my life I just didn't care about anything, needed a break. I was partying, going out a lot. Not drinking water really. So my skin started breaking out, my urine was darker, I was dehydrated, and gained some weight. Once I started drinking more water, my skin cleared up therefore my urine was way lighter, I had no reason to be dehydrated and I did lose some weight.

• I've read up on this and found that there's 'no scientific evidence' to support the idea that drinking water makes a difference to your skin.
  
  However drinking water has a lot of other health benefits and i'm sure you'll notice the difference in yourself. Vitamins A, B, C and E are good for the skin as they help keep skin elastic and help prevent age related damage, they also promote the growth of new skin. Not getting enough of this can make your skin dry and scaly.
  
  Instead of drinking 8 glasses of water a day you could substitute a glass or two for orange juice (vitamin C) and milk (vitamin B12 and A). Foods like peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E.
  
  Essential fatty acids in foods like walnuts, salmon and olive oil help keep skin hydrated.
  
  Using sun screen and protecting your skin from harsh elements as well as cleansing and moisturising will also help.
  
  If you really want to have a go at improving your skin and your well being in general it's probably best
  to look at your whole diet and make a few small changes to get in some extra vitamins (if you're not already). :)