Our skin is the largest organ in the human body. It protects us from microbes, and the elements. Our skin helps regulate body temperature and permits the sensations of touch, heat, and cold. It can also inform us if something isn’t sitting right in our gut. A healthy gut often equates to healthy skin.
While we aren’t skin doctors, it’s a well-known fact drinking more filtered water can flux out toxins from your body. As a result, your skin will reflect the detoxification as well.
But why not switch the plain water up with something a little tastier? Sure, filtered water tastes fresher than tap water, but it’s always nice to add in an extra kick of flavor.
A simple way to add some excitement to your water is with the help of some infused water recipes. While squeezing a little lemon juice into a tall glass of water is always a welcome flavor enhancement (not to mention that lemon juice is great for your skin, too), the recipes we’re going to provide you with are known to make your skin glow. These recipes include:
- Apple-Berry Twist
- Red Berry Delight
- Citrus Burst
Apple-Berry Twist
The Apple Berry Twist is one of our favorite infused water recipes. The berries and apple provide nice sweetness while the handful of mint leaves offer a pleasant herbal contrast. While this infused water is perfect year-round, we recommend taking the refreshment out to enjoy in the early autumn or late summer.
In a pitcher, combine:
- 6 cups of filtered water
- 1 small apple, diced
- 6 strawberries, hulled
- 1 lime, sliced
- A handful of mint leaves
Steps:
- Stir (don’t muddle) all ingredients together into a pitcher.
- Store in the refrigerator overnight so water can absorb all the vitamin and pectin goodness.
- Stir again before pouring over ice.
- Enjoy!
Red Berry Delight
The great thing about this recipe is that it doesn’t call for very many ingredients. Yet it’s still packed with delicious flavors. The lack of ingredients also makes this a simple and easy refreshment you can throw together when it’s time for a midweek glow up.
And because this refresher loads in a healthy balance of antioxidants and vitamins, you can expect to reap not just the benefits of shiny skin but healthy hair as well.
In a glass jug filled with chilled filtered water combine:
- A handful of raspberries
- 3 tablespoons of pomegranate seeds
Steps
- Muddle the ingredients together until nicely combined and then enjoy!
Citrus Burst
Who doesn’t love a nice burst of a juicy orange in their drink? It’s refreshing, flavorful and deposits loads of nutrients, like Vitamin C, into our bodies.
This infused water recipe also calls another member of the citrus family to the stage—lime. A hint of lime provides anti-aging properties that can help create a radiant glow. Last but not least are blueberries. Blueberries are small but mighty, thanks to their antioxidants that can help clear up skin. Similar to the Red Berry Delight, this recipe doesn’t require a whole lot of ingredients. Therefore, it’s easy to whip up on a weekday when you need a little pick-me-up.
After gathering your ingredients and sourcing a glass jar or jug, combine:
- Two to three slices from one large orange
- One to two slices of lime
- A handful of blueberries
Steps:
- Add filtered water to the fruit inside your glass jar or jug
- Let the fruit sit to really enjoy the flavor
Protect Your Skin with a Water Filtration System
While treating your skin to the benefits that reap from these infused water recipes is easy, you can also take care of your skin with help from a whole-home water filtration system.
Many households across the country suffer from hard water or water that’s filthy with contaminants and toxins. And this water isn’t just lurking in one location either. It’s what we use in the shower or to wash our face and hands. Hard water left untreated can make our skin itchy and dry.
A great way to quickly and efficiently identify these contaminants is by calling up the professionals for a free water test. The next step after that is to protect your water with a whole home water filtration system.
At ONIT, we can help you accomplish both. Our water filtration system can remove up to 97% of the contaminants floating in your water. And our professional installation means you can rest easy knowing your system is connected right the first time. Visit us online to request a quote today to get started.