All of us spend a considerable amount of time to make our skin look fresh, youthful and appealing. Yet the heat and the humidity makes dealing with our skin quite troublesome. Here I am going to give you a rundown of some summertime refreshing drinks to incorporate into your eating regimen. Not only are they easily available in terms of ingredients, but easy to make too. It’s the most ideal way to take care of your skin because you are doing it naturally and helping bring out your inner glow!

1. Mingling with Watermelon

Watermelon is one of the best fruits to have in the summer. Not only does it look beautiful (that red color!) but the high water content keeps you hydrated. Watermelon also has various body recharging minerals, such as, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium.

Ingredients: (2 Servings)

• 1/2 medium-sized watermelon without rind (cut into long pieces)
• 1 cup fresh mint
• 2 lemons

Method:

• Juice/blend the lemons initially, followed by the mint and watermelon.
• Drink plain or pour over ice and beat the summer heat!

2. The Cucumber Mix

Cucumber is one of the best vegetables that can bring glow and freshness to the skin naturally. Cucumber is stuffed with water, which hydrates the skin and counteracts skin dryness. Moreover, it contains an extensive variety of vitamins and minerals that make the skin glow. Just mixing cucumber with water makes a refreshing summer drink – squeeze in a little lemon and top with mint leaves for an even better flavor.

Ingredients: (2 Servings)

• 1 cucumber
• 1 apple
• 4-6 mint leaves
• 1 inch ginger
• 1/2 lemon

Method:

1. Wash all veggies and the apple (leave the skin on if natural). Gently peel all the veggies.
2. Juice/Blend the cucumber initially, followed by apple, ginger, lemon and mint leaves.
3. Drink plain or pour over ice and make the most of your cool reviving cucumber juice!

3. Bright my Skin! Green Drink

This juice is great for all types of skin with lots of greens and apple for sweetness.

Ingredients: (2 Servings)

• 4 carrots
• Handful of spinach
• Handful of parsley
• 1/2 apple

Method:                                

1. Wash all the fruit and veggies thoroughly.
2. Juice/blend the carrots initially, followed by the apple, spinach, and parsley.
3. Drink plain or pour over ice and enjoy your brightening drink!

4. The Anti-Aging Cabbage Juice

Cabbage is a very good source of vitamin C which helps increase collagen, and powerful antioxidants, protecting cells from free radical damage. Cabbage also contains beta-carotene and selenium, which slows down the aging process.

Ingredients: (2 Servings)

• 4 large or 8 small cabbage leaves
• 6 carrots
• ½ - 1–inch piece of ginger

Method:

1. Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
2. Juice/blend the carrots initially, followed by the cabbage leaves and ginger.
3. Drink plain or pour over ice.

Source: http://htv.com.pk/nutrition/4-drinks-for-summer-skin-care