Water, Hydration & Eczema: What You Need to Know

When it comes to managing eczema, we often talk about what we put on our skin but what we put in our bodies is just as important. One of the most overlooked (yet powerful) tools in eczema care is simple: water.

Why Hydration Matters

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and just like every other organ, it needs hydration to function properly. When you're not drinking enough water, your body will prioritize your vital organs first leaving your skin dry, itchy, and more prone to flare-ups.

Eczema already compromises your skin’s barrier, making it harder to retain moisture. Without proper hydration, that barrier becomes even weaker, leading to cracked, inflamed, and irritated skin.

How Water Helps Eczema

Staying well-hydrated:

• Improves skin elasticity and reduces dryness

• Flushes out toxins that may trigger inflammation

• Supports your immune system, which plays a big role in eczema flare-ups

• Helps your skin absorb topical products more effectively like our nutrient-rich body butters and oils

Tips for Staying Hydrated

• Aim to drink at least 8-10 cups of water per day (more if it’s hot or you’re physically active)

• Add lemon or cucumber for an anti-inflammatory boost

• Use a humidifier to keep moisture in the air, especially in dry climates

• Pair water intake with moisture-locking skincare like Renew You Body Butters formulated without alcohol, artificial dyes, or toxic chemicals

  
  

Hydration + Holistic Skincare = Real Results

At Renew You Body Butters, we believe that healing eczema requires a whole-body approach. Drinking more water is a simple but powerful step you can take to support your skin from the inside out while our plant-based, gentle skincare does the healing work on the outside. So drink up, butter up, and remember: hydrated skin is healthy skin.