Internal hydration is the biggest factor by a wide margin. Everything else on this page is a supporting act.
The foundation
Water plus electrolytes. That's it, that's the whole base layer, and no supplement compensates for skipping it.
Fruit
Papaya, melons, pineapple, kiwi. These keep me tasting delicious too, which is a nice bonus for something I'd be eating anyway.
Supplements that help me
- Omega-3 fatty acids — tissue health
- Vitamin E — skin and mucosal support
- Sea buckthorn oil — often used for vaginal dryness
These are supportive, not instant. Consistency beats last-minute dosing, so taking three of something the afternoon of does nothing except make me feel proactive.
What dries me out
- Antihistamines. Worth knowing if I'm having an allergy week.
- Alcohol — I don't drink, so this isn't a thing I have to manage 🧚🏻♂️