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There is a fountain of youth, and it's water -- simple as that, according to Wu. "Drinking water in general is good for your skin; it hydrates to keep your skin looking plump and aids digestion, which helps with acne breakouts," says Wu.
Get an extra dose of beauty benefits in your hydration routine by adding cactus water to the mix. Though coconut water has long been the plant-water darling, cactus water aims to change that. The drink contains tough-to-come-by antioxidants known as betalains, which are said to detoxify and revitalize skin. What that could mean for you: an extra-glowy complexion and less under-eye puffiness. Though more research is needed, animal studies have shown that cactus extract can help fight the effects of the sun's skin-damaging UV rays, while human studies suggest that taking prickly pear extract helps to regulate blood sugar.
Wu suggests drinking cactus water after binging on sweets to help your body handle the sugar overload. She warns to be careful of the type of cactus water, though -- some have added sugar and flavors. Look for cactus water with just prickly pear extract added.
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