Make sure to stay properly hydrated during hot summer days. Adequate water intake is crucial for our health, and the quality of the water we drink is just as important as the quantity.
Not all water is created equal. Reverse osmosis water, for instance, offers only 10% hydration to our cells. Alkaline water isn't the ultimate solution either, since over-alkalization can disrupt stomach balance. We now know that optimal body alkalization stems from a whole-plant-based diet.
"Proper hydration is more than simply gulping a bunch of water daily. It's about infusing water inside your cells. To do that, you must improve the electrical charges across your cellular membranes," says Dr. Mercola.
So, how do we get the water into our cells?
I want to share my methods for hydrating the body at the cellular level based on my research.
A powerful way to achieve this is by incorporating a variety of green leafy vegetables into your salads and smoothies. Embrace as many raw, living vegetables and fruits as possible, with a special emphasis on berries. On hot days, nothing beats the refreshing taste of watermelon.
Holistic experts recommend choosing distilled water over tap water. To enhance the benefits, add a pinch of Himalayan, Celtic, or Redmond salt to a glass of distilled water in the morning. This combination can provide your body with up to 80+ essential minerals, trace elements, and electrolytes.
Staying hydrated helps reduce puffiness or bags under your eyes. However, it's also important to be mindful of your water intake late at night and before bedtime, as this can influence morning puffiness under the eyes.
Enhance your distilled water by adding slices of fresh organic lemon to help alkalize your body.
Our skin is also "crying" for hydration, and Vika's Facial Toners can be the "rescue team" that delivers the moisture your skin needs to survive.
Wear a healthy glow by spritzing your face with Vika's Facial Floral Toner or Propolis Myst Toner throughout the day!
What makes Vika's Essentials Facial Toners different from the thousands of others on the market? They are alcohol-free, synthetic, chemical-free, and organic.
Remember to create the ultimate antioxidant barrier with Vika's Prodigal Sun in summer! A healthy base of protection is Nature's way of helping you celebrate the sun. Try using Prodigal Sun as a foundation before applying sunscreen if you wish.
Make sure to protect your skin from the midday sun with proper clothing.
Why are Toners so crucial for skin?
Integrating Facial Toners into your daily skincare routine (especially when used with Oil Serums and moisturizers) can significantly enhance your skincare efficacy, elevating it to the next level.
These slightly acidic plant waters balance the skin's pH, plumpness, and tone. They deliver the plant's gentle, therapeutic compounds into the skin.
Remarkable plant waters (Flower Hydrosols and Aloe Vera gel in our organic Facial Floral Toners) pressed with silky oil serums moisturize, hydrate, and nourish any skin type.
When paired with an Oil Serum, they mimic and support the skin's natural hydrolipid barrier while acting as an antioxidant treatment, toner, and moisturizer.
The daily ritual of Oil Serums + Facial Toner works synergistically to anchor moisture. It allows your skin to self-regulate, self-protect, and adapt.
While many believe they suffer from dry skin (a lack of lipids), they are dehydrated (a lack of water). A combination of Hydrosols and aloe vera gel (the main ingredients in Vika's Floral Toners) is one of the simplest, gentlest, and most therapeutic ways of addressing skin dehydration.