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Do you carry a huge bottle of water with you everywhere you go, even when you are only going out for a short time?
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Or do you make yourself drink a lot of water every day because you believe it will give you beautiful, clear skin?
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Welcome back to Everyday English Talk.
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I'm Ben.
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And I'm Anna.
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Hello, everyone.
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Today we are talking about a very common health question that many people ask.
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Exactly.
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We are talking about drinking water and your skin.
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Many people believe that more water means better skin and fewer pimples.
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I used to believe that too.
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I drank a lot of water because I wanted glowing skin.
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So, did it work?
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Well, not really.
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Let's find out why.
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So, let's talk about the problem first.
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A few months ago, I started watching many videos about skin care, and I noticed that people were always talking about drinking more water.
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Who were you watching in those videos?
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I saw actors, models, and other people on social media who had beautiful skin.
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Their skin looked very smooth, bright, and glowing.
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When we say glowing, we mean the skin looks bright, healthy, and fresh.
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Right.
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And many of these people said something very simple.
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They said, I drink a lot of water every day, and that helps my skin.
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So you thought, if they drink a lot of water and have beautiful skin, maybe I should do the same thing.
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Exactly.
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I thought I had found an easy answer.
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So I bought a very big water bottle and started drinking about 3 liters every day.
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3 liters?
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Did you really drink that much every day?
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Yes, I did.
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I carried my bottle to work, I took it when I went shopping, and I even took it to restaurants because I didn't want to miss my daily water goal.
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And after a few weeks, did you wake up with perfect, glowing skin?
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Sadly, no. My skin looked almost the same, and I still got acne sometimes.
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Acne means pimples or spots on your skin, and it is something that many young people and adults have.
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Yes, and I was very confused because I thought, I drink so much water, so why do I still have acne?
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Did anything change after you started drinking three liters?
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Yes.
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I had to go to the bathroom many times every day, so I knew exactly where the bathrooms were everywhere I went.
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Well, at least you became very good at finding bathrooms.
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That's true, but it wasn't the result I wanted.
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I wanted beautiful skin, not a bathroom map in my head.
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I think many people have the same idea as you did.
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They think water can clean the body from the inside and then make the skin clean from the outside.
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Yes, some people believe that if they drink enough water, it will wash all the bad things out of their body and make their skin clear.
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And because water is healthy, this idea sounds very reasonable.
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People may think if a little water is good, then more water must be even better.
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I definitely thought that way.
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I also thought I could eat whatever I wanted because I was drinking so much water.
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But our bodies don't work like a big water tank that you can simply fill up and clean.
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So drinking water is important, but it cannot solve every skin problem.
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Exactly.
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If we want to understand the truth, we need to look at what really happens inside our bodies when we drink water.
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Okay, now I'm interested.
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Let's find out what our bodies actually do with all that water.
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All right, everyone.
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Let's look at the facts and answer the big question.
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Can drinking lots of water really clear your skin?
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I'm ready, but please keep the science simple because I want to understand what is really happening. Of course.
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Let's start with something very simple.
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When you drink a glass of water, where do you think the water goes?
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It goes into my stomach first, right?
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I know it doesn't just jump straight to my face.
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That's right.
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The water goes into your stomach, and then your body takes it from there and uses it in different parts of your body.
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So the water doesn't just stay in my stomach?
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No. Your body uses water for many important things.
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Your blood needs water, your muscles need water, and your brain also needs water to work well.
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So my whole body needs water, not just my skin.
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Exactly.
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Many important parts inside your body need water and we call these parts organs.
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What exactly does organs mean?
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Organs are important parts inside your body that have special jobs.
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Your heart, brain, lungs, and liver are all examples of organs.
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I see.
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So when I drink water, my body uses it for many different jobs because many parts of my body need it.
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Yes.
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Water helps your body stay at the right temperature, helps your blood move around your body, and helps your body get rid of waste.
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That sounds important, but where does my skin fit into all of this?
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Your skin needs water too, but drinking water doesn't mean the water goes straight from your stomach to your face and cleans your skin.
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So my giant water bottle cannot send water directly to my cheeks?
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I'm afraid it cannot.
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If it could, skin care would be much easier.
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I know.
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I could just drink one glass in the morning and say, okay, my skin is clean now.
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Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.
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Okay, then let's talk about acne.
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If water doesn't clean our skin from the inside, why do we get acne?
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There can be different reasons.
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Our skin has very small openings called pores, and sometimes these pores can get blocked by oil and dead skin.
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And when the pores get blocked, we can get pimples?
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Yes, other things such as hormones can also cause acne, so acne is not simply a sign that you didn't drink enough water.
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That is good to know because I used to think that every pimple meant I needed to drink another glass of water.
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A lot of people think that, but drinking more water doesn't simply wash the oil out of your pores.
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So even if I drink three liters of water, it doesn't mean my acne will disappear.
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That's right.
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Drinking enough water is good for your body, but it is not a magic way to get clear skin.
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Then why do people say that water is good for the skin?
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Because there is some truth in that idea.
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Your body needs enough water, and your skin is part of your body.
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So your skin also needs enough water.
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What happens if we don't drink enough?
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Your body can become dehydrated.
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This means that your body does not have enough water.
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So when I'm dehydrated, I may feel very thirsty or tired, and my mouth may feel dry.
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Yes, and your skin may also look dry and less fresh when your body needs more water.
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Then drinking water can help if I am dehydrated.
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Exactly.
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If your body needs water, giving it enough water is important and can help you feel better.
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But what if I already drink enough water every day?
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Should I drink much more because I want better skin?
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Not really if your body already has enough water
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Drinking much more does not mean you will suddenly have perfect skin
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So there is a big difference between drinking enough water and drinking too much water Yes.
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Your body does not keep all the extra water just because you drink more.
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Mainly when you go to the bathroom.
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Now I understand why I was going to the bathroom so often when I started drinking 3 liters a day.
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Exactly.
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Your body was simply getting rid of water that it didn't need at that moment.
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So my body was basically saying, Thank you, Anna, but we already have enough.
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That's a funny way to say it, but yes.
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Then how much water should we drink every day?
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There isn't one exact number that is perfect for everyone because people are different, and our daily activities are different too.
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So I may need more water when I exercise or when the weather is very hot.
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Exactly.
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When you exercise, you sweat and lose water, and when the weather is hot, you may also need more water.
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But if I'm sitting at home in a cool room all day, I may not need the same amount.
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That's right.
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One useful thing is to listen to your body.
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When you feel thirsty, your body is giving you a signal that you may need some water.
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That sounds much easier than carrying a giant bottle and trying to finish it just because I made a rule for myself.
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Yes, you should drink enough water, but you don't need to turn drinking water into a competition.
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I like that idea, but if water isn't the magic answer for acne, what should we actually do to take care of our skin?
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First, drink enough water because your body needs it, but at the same time, take care of your skin from the outside too.
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What is one simple thing we can do every day?
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You can wash your face gently and regularly, especially if your face gets dirty or sweaty during the day.
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But we shouldn't wash it too many times or scrub it very hard, right?
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Right.
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Washing too hard can make your skin feel sore or irritated, so gentle care is better.
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What about food?
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Does what we eat matter?
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Eating healthy food is good for your whole body, so try to eat different foods, including vegetables and fruit, instead of eating too much unhealthy food.
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And I guess getting enough sleep is also important because our body needs time to rest.
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Exactly.
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Good sleep, healthy food, enough water, and simple skin care are all good habits for your health.
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What about a moisturizer?
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I hear people talk about it all the time.
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A moisturizer is a cream or other skin care product
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that you put on your skin to help keep it soft and stop it from becoming too dry.
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So moisturizer works directly on the skin, while drinking water helps our body from the inside.
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That's a simple way to think about it.
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If your skin is dry, a moisturizer may help it feel softer and more comfortable.
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So I shouldn't think, I have dry skin, so I just need to drink five more glasses of water.
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Exactly.
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You can drink enough water and also use a moisturizer if your skin needs it.
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And what if someone has a lot of acne that doesn't get better?
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If acne is serious, painful, or keeps coming back, it is better to ask a doctor
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or a skin specialist for help instead of trying every health tip you see online.
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That's important because people online sometimes make health problems sound very easy.
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Yes, someone might say, just drink 3 liters of water every day and your acne will disappear, but it doesn't work that way for everyone.
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We also don't know everything about that person's skin, food, sleep, or other habits, so we shouldn't copy everything they do.
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Exactly.
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A simple tip can sound very exciting, but our bodies are different.
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So let's answer the big question one more time.
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Does drinking water really clear your skin?
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Drinking enough water is important for your health and it can help your body and skin when you don't have enough water.
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But if you already drink enough water, drinking much more does not magically clear acne or give you perfect skin.
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Exactly.
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Water is important, but it is not a magic skin care product.
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I finally understand.
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I don't need to drink three liters every day just because I want beautiful skin.
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Right.
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Drink when you need water, take care of your skin, eat healthy food, and get enough rest.
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That sounds much easier than carrying my giant bottle everywhere.
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You can still keep the bottle, just don't treat it like a magic bottle for beautiful skin.
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Don't worry, Ben.
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I have learned my lesson.
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So, let's quickly recap today's episode.
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We learned that water is very important for our bodies.
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But drinking a lot of extra water does not magically give us clear skin.
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Exactly.
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When we drink water, our bodies use it for many important jobs, and our organs, such as the heart and brain, need water to work properly.
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We also learned that acne can happen for different reasons, so drinking more water does not simply wash away pimples.
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But if we don't drink enough water, we can become dehydrated, which means our bodies do not have enough water.
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When we are dehydrated, we may feel thirsty and tired, and our skin may also look dry.
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Now, let's review five important words from today's conversation.
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Number 1 is glowing.
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We use this word when someone's skin looks bright, healthy, and fresh.
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For example, her skin looks glowing after a good night's sleep.
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She has glowing skin because she takes good care of it.
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Number 2 is acne, which means pimples or spots on your skin.
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For example, I sometimes get acne when I don't sleep well.
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My brother had acne when he was a teenager.
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Number 3 is organs.
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Organs are important parts inside your body, such as your heart, brain, lungs, and liver.
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For example, your heart and brain are very important organs.
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Water helps your organs work properly.
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Number 4 is dehydrated, which means your body does not have enough water.
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For example, I feel tired and thirsty when I am dehydrated.
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You can become dehydrated when you exercise outside on a hot day.
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And number 5 is moisturizer.
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A moisturizer is a product that you put on your skin to help keep it soft and prevent dryness.
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For example, I use moisturizer every morning after I wash my face.
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This moisturizer makes my skin feel soft and comfortable.
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So remember, drinking enough water is important, but you don't need to drink huge amounts just to get clear skin.
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Take care of your whole body, and take care of your skin, too.
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That's all for today's episode of Everyday English Talk.
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We hope you learned something useful about water and your skin today.
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Now, it's your turn.
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How much water do you usually drink every day, and do you carry a water bottle with you?
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And what about skin care?
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Do you use a moisturizer or do you have another simple habit that you follow every day?
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Try to answer these questions in English and share your answers with us.
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Thanks so much for listening.
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We'll see you in the next episode.
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Keep moving, keep smiling.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This A2 speaking lesson is built on the video “Does Drinking Water Really Clear Your Skin?”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: skin, drink, drinking, acne, exactly. This video has 218 sentences and 2481 words to shadow. The speech runs for 15:41. The speaker talks at a natural 158 words per minute, close to everyday conversation. 89% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is easy to follow. 34 of its 218 sentences are questions, so it is good practice for question intonation and short answers.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
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| acne noun | /ˈækni/ | A skin condition, usually of the face, that is common in adolescents. It is characterised by red pimples, and is caused by the inflammation of sebaceous glands… |
| organ noun | /ˈɔːɡən/ | The larger part of an organism, composed of tissues that perform similar functions. |
| glow verb | /ɡloʊ/ | To emit heat and light without a flame. |
| stomach noun | /ˈstʌmək/ | An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion. |
| thirsty adjective | /ˈθɝs.ti/ | Needing to drink water or any liquid that can supply water. |
| habit noun | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | An action performed on a regular basis. |
| goodbye | /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ | Farewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing. |
| lung noun | /ˈlʌŋ/ | A biological organ of vertebrates that controls breathing and oxygenates the blood. |
| disappear verb | /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ | To vanish. |
| confused adjective | /kənˈfjuːzd/ | unable to think clearly or understand |
| lesson noun | /ˈlɛs.ən/ | A section of learning or teaching into which a wider learning content is divided. |
| wash verb | /wɑʃ/ | To clean with water. |
| muscle noun | /ˈmʌs.əl/ | A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement. |
| solve verb | /sɒlv/ | To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out. |
| smooth adjective | /smuːð/ | Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough. |
Phrasal verbs you will hear
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| find out verb | To discover, as by asking or investigating. |
| come back verb | To return to a place. |
| fill up verb | To make (something) completely full. |
| move around verb | To relocate to new homes repeatedly; to not live in any one place for long. |
| wash away verb | To eliminate or destroy by fast-moving water, such as a flood or a high sea. |
Sentences worth repeating
Short, complete lines from the video that you can reuse in everyday conversation:
- Who were you watching in those videos?
- Did you really drink that much every day?
- Did anything change after you started drinking three liters?
- Can drinking lots of water really clear your skin?
- What happens if we don't drink enough?
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Conditional sentences if + clause, will/would + verb — a condition and its result | if they drink enough water, it will wash · If it could, skin care would be |
| “Used to” used to + verb — a past habit or state that is no longer true | used to believe · used to think |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | dehydrated, which means · acne, which means |
| Passive voice be + past participle — the focus is on what happens, not who does it | are dehydrated · is dehydrated |
Pronunciation to watch
The speaker uses 37 contractions and reduced forms, such as don't, doesn't, I'm. Say them the short way, as you hear them.
- The “th” sounds: thirsty /ˈθɝs.ti/, smooth /smuːð/, unhealthy /ʌnˈhɛl.θi/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: wash /wɑʃ/, specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Start at 0.75× speed, shadow it sentence by sentence, then go back to normal speed once it feels easy.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like acne, organ, glow.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.