Can we absorb water through our skin?!
Can we absorb water through our skin?
I've noticed that sometimes when I've had a pint (or two) followed in the morning by a coffee (or three) I still have frequent trips to relieve myself of the few remaining h20 particles that have had the luck to remain in my body. As I drink far more coffee on a daily basis than water it occured to me that we must absorb water through various methods. How does our body absorb water if not through drinking?
Answers:
The water absorbed from your skin is negligible because of the way our body's and cells are designed.
If that were possible the we would expand and explode if we went into the sea.
The pores in your skin are just not big enough to let water molecules through. The purpose behind this master plan is to balance electrolytes (salts such as sodium, potassium, chloride and water) within our body. The electrolyte composition of of our cells has a norm which body systems regulates to in an electrophysiological manner.
Yes we can thats why when you drink a lot of water your skin clears up. Water is very good for your skin, especially if you drink a lot of soda or caffine which could clog your skin, if you drink a lot of water to wash it down better youll have clearer skin.
our skin absorbs moisture for it self, but not to replenish the rest of our body. Note, coffee's a natural diuretic. It makes you pee a lot.
Do you eat coffee beans? Your gut extracts the water component in your coffee. You pee not to get rid of the water but to get rid of the other stuff in your pee. You also obtain water from your food especially fruit. Some animals get all the moisture they need that way. Water absorbtion through the skin only wets the surface layers. If you were an Ent you could dip your roots in a stream.