A new research has proved that drinking plenty of water doesn't give you a shimmering skin tone.

The study researchers said that a balanced diet and sunblock can be helpful in keeping one's skin in a healthy condition.

In the Food For Skin report, professionals at the British Nutrition Foundation highlighted that previous studies had misguided people that water makes their skin glow.

Study lead researcher Heather Yuregir stated, "Just drinking water for the sake of drinking water really has no effect on improving the appearance of skin. It is just a common misconception."

The health professionals said that vitamins A, B, C and E present in vegetables & fruits are vital for keeping the cells present in the skin, active.

They also said that people who are fans of the Sun must try to shield their faces from harmful ultraviolet radiation in order to avoid the onslaught of early maturing and wrinkles.

Yuregir added, "Fruit and veg can keep your skin functioning as it should and keep it looking healthy.

"And suncream is really recommended to prevent the signs of ageing because the majority of the signs of ageing that appear on the skin are caused by sun damage."

But, the BNF report doesn't reject the vitality of water.

The study highlighted that H2O is necessary for optimum general health as it accounts for up to 70% of total weight of a person's body and carries out many vital functions inside the body.

Stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the epidermis, needs to consist of between 20 to 30% water. With much lower water content than the said level causes reduced skin elasticity and surface roughness.

But researchers found no scientific proof to confirm that drinking lots of water actually helps plump up and hydrate the skin and improve its appearance.

"In light of the popular belief that water does indeed benefit skin health, there is an obvious need for more research in this area," the report adds.