No. You cannot absorb any significant quantity of water through the skin because it is generally waterproof. You must drink fluids to rehydrate.

Hmmm. I don't think human skin works that way. Your mucous membranes might, a little bit. I know I've been dehydrated going into the shower, and been dehydrated and woozy coming out of the shower, so it's not going to be enough to make a difference.

make sure you drink lots of fluids after your flight and also don't do strenuous activity for the chance of passing out is extremely high

No. You need electrolytes.

Drink water before, after and during your flight. I'm an Ex-flight attendant and I would drink a liter per flight, otherwise, you definitely feel the affects of dehydration. :)

Your skin naturaly absorbs water through your skin but in such small amounts that you never notice it.Drink fluid during the flight to stay hydrated.

Not enough to matter. Water molecules don't go very far into the body. You need the water INside of you to get used in your bloodstream and for your brain and other organs. Your digestive system needs water to filter things out.

I would say that it would not be completely helpful. Drinking the required amount of water is far more effective. If you don't drink prior, during and after flying, you can get dehydrated. Never stop drinking the normal amount of water at any given reason. Also, move about on the plane to avoid possible blood clots that could occur in your legs if you are not mobile.

Yes, the skin under your nose opens up to a mouth where you could pour water into it to absorb the water into your body,and it works really well! LOL

I ride on planes all the time. I do fine.

better off drinking / traveling with coconut water , best hydrator ....and drink lots of it /or h2o before travel.even eat fruit

Maybe.. are you a frog? They absorb water through their skin.

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