As the outdoor temperatures start to climb and our perspiration increases, keeping cool and hydrated becomes essential to maintain healthy skin. Water will always be the go-to source of hydration and refreshment for our bodies, but sometimes it’s hard to resist the allure of a boldly-flavored juice or an elegantly garnished cocktail. With that in mind, we’ve created our own recipe for fruit infused water that’s packed with skin benefits that go beyond water alone. The best part? You can also use it topically, as a hydrating facial mist, a cool compress, or to rehydrate a dry facial mask. Stock up on the four fresh ingredients needed for this recipe during your next grocery trip and prepare yourself or your clients a pitcher of NAA Beauty Water to hydrate inside and out.
NAA Beauty Water
For an eye-catching upgrade to this drink, freeze fruit and rose petals into ice cubes and use them for serving the finished water infusion. Garnish each glass with an organic strawberry and a few mint leaves for a drink that’s spa-worthy.
Ingredients:
1/4 cup dried or 1/2 cup fresh rose petals (be sure they are pesticide-free)
1 pint organic strawberries, thinly sliced, or seeds from 1 pomegranate
1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh spearmint leaves
Enough flat water or lightly carbonated water to fill the pitcher
Directions:
In a 64 oz glass pitcher, combine all ingredients, cover with filtered water, and steep in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours, depending on the intensity of flavor desired. Serve chilled, or strain out ingredients and use in facial treatments or skincare products. Store any unused portion in the refrigerator, and use within 3 days.
Skin-healthy ingredients and their benefits
Some of the skin-healthy ingredients infused in every sip:
- Rose petals: Antioxidant-packed rose petals also aid in digestion, reduce topical inflammation, and support youthful skin with vitamin C.
- Strawberries or Pomegranates: Vitamin C in these fruits fights stress in the body, prevents damage, and supports healthy collagen.
- Cucumber: This naturally cooling veggie is packed with water and a natural diuretic in the body, as well as a gentle astringent when used topically.
- Spearmint leaves: Mint leaves brighten and balance the flavor of the water, while cooling the body and aiding in digestion.
Ready to get sipping? Enjoy this recipe year-round, since the body and the skin release moisture readily in both hot and cold dry climates. Serve it in a spa, and let your clients know it’s the NAA’s signature blend!
We want to hear from you!
Do you see or feel a difference in your skin when you drink more water?
What’s your favorite water infusion recipe?
Rose petal image via Andres Garcia
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Oh this is a nice recipe. I like to infuse water with ginger, mint, lemon, kukes. I’ve had people tell me I’m crazy and that drink water doesn’t help the skin. My face will plump up, have good skin tone, overall looks smooth and healthy so I drink up. How do I know when water is lightly carbonated? Its a nice treat but i love still water best. I told a young woman who suffer from the most violent acne I’ve ever seen to increase her water consumption. She asked me what I do to my skin. Im about 20 years older than she is. She drinks soda and coffee all day. One 16.9 Oz bottle of water last her all day. Well her dermatologist said drinking more water won’t help her acne nor her overall skin health, it’s a myth. So I decided to go back to my corner and hush up lol. IMO hydration is great for so many reasons but when you are properly hydrated your skin benefits no one can tell me different on that??
Thanks for sharing, Tracey! So glad to know your skin has responded so positively to hydration, and to see you demonstrate that to others. Keep it up–your own hydration is the greatest testament to the fact that Nutritional Aesthetics® tips like this really work! Regarding carbonation, you’d typically see bubbles, or the water might be a little more on the acidic side. Hope that helps, and thank you for taking the time to comment! –Rachael