drinking water acne before after - #21782
I am really confused about this whole drinking water acne before after thing. A couple of months ago, I started noticing a ton of breakouts on my face, especially around my chin and forehead. I tried all these different creams and cleansers and even went to a dermatologist who prescribed some topical treatments but they didn't help much. Then, I stumbled upon this idea that drinking more water might help clear up my skin. At first, I thought it was just another one of those internet myths, you know? But I gave it a shot, upped my intake to the recommended 8 glasses a day or even more sometimes, and honestly I felt better in general. But weirdly, instead of seeing improvement in my acne like I hoped for, my skin broke out even more in the beginning! I thought maybe that was just part of the process or something? Then, after a few weeks of consistent drinking water and trying to stay hydrated, I feel like things finally started to clear a bit, but I’m not really sure if it was just the water or if other factors played a role. Has anyone else experienced this whole drinking water acne before after transition? I feel like I need more clarity about if drinking water actually works as a remedy, or if it’s just a coincidence. Like, is there a certain amount of time you have to drink water before you see changes in your acne? I'm just trying to figure this out!
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