Antioxidant-rich beverages are more than just a wellness trend — they can play a powerful role in supporting skin health from the inside out. Packed with vitamins, polyphenols, and other skin-loving compounds, these help fight free radical damage that contributes to aging. Even more impressive? Some of these beverages may naturally stimulate collagen production, improving skin elasticity, hydration, and firmness over time — almost like a glow-up in a glass.
Dr. Enrizza P. Factor, a clinical dermatologist and writer at My Eczema Team, and Dr. Debra Jaliman, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, recently shared their favorite drinks that can help boost glow and collagen levels this summer.
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1. Pomegranate Juice
Factor notes that you’ve probably heard the saying, "you are what you eat and drink." When it comes to "how well your skin ages, this is especially true," she says.
She adds that pomegranates and pomegranate juice are "high in anti-inflammatory or antioxidant properties" that may "improve the skin’s elasticity and protect against skin damage and premature aging."
Pomegranates, abundant in essential minerals, have the potential to enhance the production of collagen and elastin in the skin. Adding more vitamin C to your diet through pomegranates and juice can "be effective at preventing the onset of wrinkles," Factor continues.
She stresses that consuming this nutrient, along with "drinking plenty of water, protecting your skin from the sun, not smoking, and managing your stress" plays a key role when it comes to "keeping your skin healthy and youthful."
2. Water With Lemons
As the temperature rises and our bodies lose hydration, it's crucial to keep our skin looking plump and healthy by staying hydrated with water. The advice from Jaliman is not surprising, but it is important to remember the role that water plays in our skin's appearance. So grab a glass of H2O and drink up! Your skin will thank you.
“Water is preferred as you want to avoid sugary drinks,” Jaliman says. “Drink at least 7-8 glasses of water per day as drinking water increases blood flow in the skin and body.” If you’re experiencing dry, patchy, wrinkling skin and “feel thirsty,” she notes that this is your body “asking for” water.
“Our cells and tissues are made up of mostly water,” she adds. “It’s important to stay hydrated.” Furthermore, she suggests that a simple solution for those who crave a tastier beverage is to include slices of zesty lemons or limes to their water.
