3 Detox Water Recipes for Your Skin
Cucumber Lemon Mint – for clear skin
Cucumber adds flavour with a boost of hydration and anti-inflammatory properties. Mint aids with digestion, helping your skin glow, and lemon is excellent for detox as it cleanses and alkalizes the body!
Ingredients:
1 medium cucumber
1 medium sized lemon
10-12 mint leaves
Water
How to make:
- Crush mint leaves.
- Add the cucumber, lemon and mint into a pitcher or bottle. Fill with water.
- Seal it with cling wrap or bottle cap.
- Refrigerate overnight to infuse.
Blueberry Orange Water – for acne skin
Blueberries are one of the highest sources of anti-oxidants, which work wonders for acne-prone skin. Mandarin oranges are packed with vitamin C – another powerful antioxidant that will help clear your complexion
Ingredients:
2 medium Mandarin Oranges, cut into wedges
A handful of blueberries
Water
How to make:
- Combine all ingredients in a pitcher or bottle. Fill with water.
- Seal it with cling wrap or bottle cap.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight to infuse.
- Optional: Squeeze in the juice of one mandarin orange and squash the blueberries for more flavour.
Chia Fruit Water – for acne skin
Chia seeds are a powerful superfood packed full of antioxidants and nutrients. They reduce inflammation and work to prevent breakouts. Mixed with fruits such as strawberries and lime, you’ll love to drink day after day.
Ingredients:
Cold water
Fruits (strawberries, lemon and lime are recommended)
1 tbsp chia seeds
How to make:
- Add all the ingredients to the bottle or jar.
- Shake well.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes and shake again
