9 Beverages That Can Help Improve Your Skin And Complexion

It’s time to start drinking your way to a better complexion. We all know that there are plenty of sugary drinks that can wreak havoc on our skin, but did you know that there are several beverages out there that do the exact opposite?

In fact, there are many juices and teas out there that help to improve the skin’s radiance, clarity, and overall health. So, go ahead, and drink up. Your skin will definitely thank you for it.

1. Green Tea

Fight off redness, inflammation, and UV radiation by sipping green tea throughout the day. Green tea is filled with antioxidants such as catechins and polyphenols that help to protect the skin from free radicals. Amp up the power of green tea by adding healthy sweeteners such as honey or lemon for extra skin-boosting benefits.

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2. Coffee

While this drink may seem like a surprising choice, black coffee can actually help to improve your skin. Research suggests that the caffeine in the coffee helps to fight off UV radiation by killing off potentially-cancerous cells. Who knew that your morning cup of joe could do more than just wake you up?

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3. Red Wine

We’ve all heard that drinking a glass of red wine can help improve your heart’s health, but did you know it can improve your skin’s health as well? Red wine contains plenty of antioxidants that help to fight off free radicals as well as reduce inflammation and dark spots. So, go ahead, and have another glass.

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4. Green Juice With Kale

There is a reason that many celebrities swear by the stuff. Green juice (when blended with leafy greens) is a great way to boost your complexion. The core ingredient, kale, is packed with Vitamin A which helps to promote cell turnover as well as Vitamin C that brightens and heals the skin.

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5. Cucumber Infused Water

Liven up your day-to-day water by adding cucumbers into the mix. Cucumbers are filled with skin-boosting minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and silica, which help to give the skin a radiant glow.

Nutritious detox water with lime and cucumber in a glass against a wood background
Nutritious detox water with lime and cucumber in a glass against a wood background
Nutritious detox water with lime and cucumber in a glass against a wood background

6. Coconut Water

Improve your skin’s radiance and elasticity by drinking coconut water. The drink is filled with Vitamin C, calcium, and potassium that helps to add moisture to the skin as well as help protect it from the sun’s damaging rays.

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7. Tomato Juice

Tomato juice contains an antioxidant called lycopene, which acts as an internal sunscreen. Essentially, it helps to improve the complexion as well as give the skin anti-aging benefits.

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8. Aloe Vera Juice

Combat signs of premature aging, wrinkles and acne by drinking aloe vera juice. The juice is packed full of vitamins and minerals that help to improve your skin’s natural radiance and clarity.

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9. Pomegranate Juice

Think of pomegranate juice as your one-stop shop for a better complexion. It’s filled with Vitamin A, E, and C, which help to promote cell turnover, fade hyperpigmentation, and reduce the look of fine lines. It’s a powerful drink that should definitely be added to your diet.

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Emily McClure
Emily McClure is a freelance beauty blogger, event coordinator, and social media addict. When she isn't swatching lipsticks, you can find her ogling puppies and laughing at her own jokes. Her work has been published in The Boston Globe, HerCampus.com, and Bustle.

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