Water - Essential for life, not to mention beauty, water is the building block of good health. Drinking several glasses a day is critical to ensure that you're properly hydrated. If you don't consume enough, your skin will surely suffer. To combat this dryness, "up" your internal intake, but also try some hydrating products filled with H2O. Experts say to look for ones that contain mineral, spring, deionized, or purified water enriched with vitamins and herbs.

• Aura Cacia's Lavender Fields Aromatherapy Body Mist smells so sweet and soothing you'll want to spray it over every inch of your skin. A 4 fl. oz. bottle which contains purified water and essential oils costs $5.99. (800-437-3301, www.auracacia.com)

• V'Tae Parfum & Body Care knows waters!! They offer a line of tonics with essential oils that can help you spritz away your woes. Made with Sierra Nevada spring water, try Invigorating, Stress Relief, Prosperity, and Sensuality. A 4 fl. oz. bottle costs $12.00. (800-643-3011, www.vtae.com)

• Dr. Hauschka's Eye Solace, packed full of hydrating water and herbs, is designed to heal tired, swollen eyes. Ten minutes with this compress on your peepers is sure to perk them up! A 1.7 fl oz. container, with 10 cotton pads, costs $20.95. (800-247-9907)

• Honeybee Garden's Wheat Therapy hair spray is made of a base of deionized water. This alcohol-free, organic styling product holds your locks in place with a variety of essential oils and vegetable moisturizers. Since it has no propellant, which harms the ozone, you can treat your tresses right without harming the environment. An 8 fl. oz. bottle costs $7.95. (610-286-9712, www.honeybeegardens.com)

Pineapple Body Seltzer
Yield: 24 ounces, 1 treatment

Ingredients: 1/4 fresh pineapple, pureed until smooth and creamy 2 cups sparkling mineral water

Directions: Mix together the pineapple and water. Use as a final rinse in the shower after you have finished washing.

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