As the hot summer days get closer, it’s important to make sure you stay hydrated. Staying hydrated isn’t just about quenching your thirst—it’s good for your health.

Women over 50 want to keep looking young because they think it’s a sign of good health. However, many have skin that looks much older than it should because of a number of things that also affect their overall health. These factors include too much exposure to toxins in the environment, dehydration, bad food choices, too much time in the sun, not getting enough exercise, and more. 

What if I told you that there are some fantastic summer hydrating drinks that not only help you beat the heat but also have anti-aging properties? 

Yes, you read that right! 

These delicious and easy-to-make anti-aging summer drinks will keep you cool while working wonders for your skin and overall health. Thankfully, these anti-aging summer drinks also has anti-aging benefits. 

Some of these anti-aging summer drinks also contain collagen-boosting ingredients, supporting skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some hydrating anti-aging summer drinks to keep you cool even on the hottest days. 

Refreshing Anti-aging Summer Drinks For Glowing Skin

1. Green Smoothie

A green smoothie is a delicious and nutritious way to stay hydrated and promote youthful skin. Combine leafy greens like spinach or kale, which are rich in antioxidants, with hydrating fruits like cucumber and pineapple. 

This smoothie will quench your thirst and provide vitamins and minerals that promote skin elasticity and prevent premature aging.

Recipe: 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup spinach or kale
• 1 ripe banana (frozen for a creamier texture)
• 1/2 medium cucumber
• 1/2 green apple
• 1/2 lemon (juiced)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
• 1/2 – 1 cup coconut water or almond milk
• Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)

 Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the amount of coconut water or almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.
3. If desired, add ice cubes and blend again for a refreshing chill.
4. Pour into a glass, garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of lemon, and enjoy the invigorating flavors and nourishing benefits of your green smoothie.

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2. Watermelon Mint Cooler

Watermelon is hydrating due to its high water and electrolyte content. For a cooling drink, mix watermelon chunks with fresh mint leaves and a squeeze of lime. 

This anti-aging summer drink is rich in antioxidants like lycopene and vitamins A and C, which work together to defend skin from free radical damage.

Watermelon mint coolers refresh and hydrate. This refreshing summer drink combines watermelon’s hydrating properties with mint’s cooling and invigorating taste. 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish 

Instructions:

1. In a blender, add the diced watermelon, lime juice, fresh mint leaves, and sweetener (if using).
2. Blend until smooth and well combined.
3. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding more sweetener or lime juice if desired.
4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the watermelon mixture over the ice.
5. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing Watermelon Mint Cooler on a hot summer day.

3. Cucumber Lemonade

Lemon and cucumber make an anti-aging, hydrating drink. Blend cucumber, lemon juice, and honey or agave. For a refreshing summer drink, pour over ice and garnish with cucumber.

Cucumber lemonade refreshes a classic drink. This refreshing drink combines cucumber’s crispness with lemon’s tangy zest to awaken your taste buds.

 Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
• Juice of 4-5 lemons
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar or sweetener of your choice
• 4 cups cold water
• Ice cubes
• Sliced cucumbers and lemon slices, for garnish
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional) 

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the chopped cucumber, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth and well combined.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove any pulp or seeds.
3. Add cold water to the pitcher and stir well to mix the cucumber-lemon mixture with the water.
4. Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
5. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber lemonade over the ice.
6. Garnish each glass with sliced cucumbers, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves if desired.
7. Stir before serving, and enjoy the cool and revitalizing taste of cucumber lemonade on a hot summer day.

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4. Coconut Water-based Mocktail

Coconut water is a natural source of electrolytes, making it a fantastic base for a hydrating and anti-aging summer drink. This tropical delight is packed with electrolytes, potassium, and cytokinins that help maintain the hydration levels of your body and skin. 

Coconut water promotes cell growth, balances pH levels, and has anti-aging properties that keep your skin looking fresh and youthful.

This mocktail combines the natural sweetness of coconut water with tangy citrus flavors and a splash of fizz for a delightful and non-alcoholic beverage. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut water
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
• Club soda or sparkling water
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedges or mint sprigs, for garnish 

Instructions:

1. In a shaker or mixing glass, combine the coconut water, lime juice, orange juice, and honey or agave syrup (if using). Shake or stir well to mix the ingredients.
2. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
3. Pour the coconut water mixture into the glass, filling it about halfway.
4. Top off the glass with club soda or sparkling water, gently stirring to combine.
5. Garnish with lime wedges or mint sprigs for an extra touch of freshness.
6. Serve and enjoy the tropical flavors of the Coconut Water-based Mocktail as a refreshing and alcohol-free treat. Cheers!

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5. Iced Green Tea with Citrus Fruits

Antioxidants in green tea protect skin from free radicals. Pour cooled green tea over ice. For vitamin and antioxidant boosts, add citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. 

Green tea is rich in catechins – powerful antioxidants known to fight free radical damage and slow down the aging process. Certain ingredients in anti-aging summer drinks, like citrus fruits, offer natural sun protection and help repair UV damage.

It combines the health benefits of green tea with the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits, creating a perfect balance of antioxidants and zesty goodness. 

Ingredients:

• 2 green tea bags
• 4 cups water
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Juice of 1 orange
• Slices of lemon, orange, and lime, for garnish
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
• Ice cubes
• Honey or sweetener of your choice (optional, for added sweetness)

Instructions:

1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add the green tea bags. Let steep for 3-5 minutes, or according to the package instructions.
2. Once the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
3. Once the tea has cooled, transfer it to a pitcher and add the lemon juice and orange juice. Stir well to combine.
4. Taste the tea and add honey or sweetener if desired for added sweetness.
5. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the iced green tea over the ice.
6. Garnish each glass with slices of lemon, orange, and lime, along with fresh mint leaves if desired.
7. Stir before serving and enjoy the invigorating flavors of Iced Green Tea with Citrus Fruits as a cool and revitalizing treat on a hot day.

6. Aloe Vera Juice Blend

Aloe vera is known for its hydrating and soothing properties, making it an excellent ingredient for an anti-aging summer drink. Mix aloe vera juice with your choice of fruit juice, such as orange or pineapple. Add some ice cubes and a splash of sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing beverage.

Savor the soothing and hydrating benefits of an aloe vera juice blend. This refreshing beverage combines the healing properties of aloe vera with complementary flavors to create a delicious and healthful drink. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh aloe vera gel (scoop out the gel from aloe vera leaves)
• 1 cup water or coconut water
• Juice of 1 lemon or lime
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves or cucumber slices, for garnish (optional)

 Instructions:

1. Rinse the aloe vera gel under cold water to remove any residue.
2. Cut open the aloe vera leaves lengthwise and scoop out the gel using a spoon. Collect 1 cup of fresh aloe vera gel.
3. In a blender, combine the aloe vera gel, water or coconut water, lemon or lime juice, and honey or agave syrup (if using). Blend until smooth and well combined.
4. Taste the juice and adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding more honey or lemon/lime juice if desired.
5. Fill glasses with ice cubes.
6. Pour the aloe vera juice blend over the ice.
7. Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves or cucumber slices for an extra touch of freshness.
8. Stir before serving and enjoy the soothing and rejuvenating flavors of the Aloe Vera Juice Blend. Sip and feel refreshed!

7. Chia Seed Infused Water

Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which hydrate and firm skin. The seeds become gel-like after soaking. Lemon or lime adds flavor and vitamin C. Drink hydrating and anti-aging chia seed water all day.

Chia-infused water improves hydration. This simple and nutritious drink combines water and chia seeds to hydrate you throughout the day. Check out this Chia Seeds in Coconut Yogurt recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 4 cups water
• Juice of 1 lemon or lime (optional, for added flavor)
• Fresh fruit slices (e.g., strawberries, oranges, or cucumbers, for garnish.
• Ice cubes 

Instructions:

1. In a glass or pitcher, add the chia seeds and water. Stir well to mix.
2. Let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb the water and form a gel-like consistency.
3. Stir the mixture again to break up any clumps of chia seeds.
4. If desired, add the juice of a lemon or lime to enhance the flavor of the infused water.
5. Fill glasses with ice cubes.
6. Pour the chia seed-infused water over the ice.
7. Garnish each glass with fresh fruit slices for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
8. Stir before serving, and enjoy the refreshing and hydrating chia seed infused water. Drink up and stay hydrated throughout the day!

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8. Berry Antioxidant-Infused Water

Berries add antioxidants to a summer drink, making it hydrating and anti-aging. Add a pitcher of water to your favorite berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Let the flavors infuse for a few hours before drinking this refreshing and skin-loving drink.

This delicious and nutritious drink combines fresh berries with hydrating water. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
• 4 cups water
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
• Ice cubes 

Instructions:

1. Rinse the mixed berries under cold water to remove any impurities.
2. In a pitcher or large jar, add the mixed berries.
3. Gently mash the berries with a fork or muddler to release their juices and flavors.
4. Pour the water into the pitcher or jar, covering the berries.
5. Let the water and berries infuse for at least 1 hour, or refrigerate overnight for stronger flavor.
6. Fill glasses with ice cubes.
7. Pour the berry-infused water over the ice, straining out the berries if desired.
8. Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves for added freshness and aroma.
9. Stir before serving and enjoy the revitalizing and antioxidant-rich Berry Antioxidant-Infused Water. Sip and savor the natural flavors of the berries. Stay hydrated and nourished!

9. Herbal Tea

Herbal tea, made from natural herbs and botanicals, is soothing and aromatic. There’s an herbal tea blend for every taste and occasion, from calming chamomile to invigorating peppermint.

For youthful skin, most herbs contain antioxidants and plant compounds that reduce inflammation, fight free radical damage, and detoxify. Some herbs also promote radiant skin and have scientifically proven benefits. These herbs make great skin drinks when infused in hot water.

Rosehips have a lot of vitamin C and can help get rid of wrinkles, keep skin moist, and make it more flexible. Chamomile helps reduce inflammation, calms stress, speeds up wound healing, and keeps the skin moist. Peppermint and ginger can help with digestion, protect the digestive system, and improve skin health by making the digestive system healthier.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon of dried herbal tea leaves or a tea bag (choose your preferred herbal blend, such as chamomile, peppermint, lavender, or ginger)
• 1 cup of water
• Honey or sweetener of your choice (optional)
• Lemon or lime slices (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions:

1. Boil one cup of water in a kettle or saucepan.
2. Place the herbal tea leaves or tea bag in a teapot or mug.
3. Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves or tea bag.
4. Cover the teapot or mug and let it steep for 5-10 minutes, or as recommended on the packaging.
5. While steeping, you can add a slice of lemon or lime if desired for added flavor.
6. After the steeping time, remove the tea leaves or tea bag.
7. If desired, add honey or sweetener to taste and stir until dissolved.
8. Pour the herbal tea into your favorite teacup or mug.
9. Sip slowly and savor the flavors and aromas of your homemade herbal tea.
10. Relax and enjoy the soothing and comforting effects of herbal tea.

Note: Herbal tea blends vary in steeping time and water temperature, so follow the tea packaging for best results.

Anti-Aging Hydrating Tips

• Keep a healthy diet that is full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats.
• Do regular exercise to improve your circulation and overall health.
• Get enough sleep so that your body can fix itself and feel fresh again.
• Protect your skin from the sun by putting on sunscreen and finding shade when you need to.
• Use relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing to deal with stress.

Closing Thoughts

Adding hydrating anti-aging summer drinks to your routine is a great way to stay cool, feel refreshed, and keep looking young. You can nourish your skin, hair, and body from the inside out by drinking beverages high in antioxidants, electrolytes, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins.

Anti-aging summer drinks rich in antioxidants protect skin cells from free radicals and slow aging.

Staying hydrated and supporting a glowing, youthful appearance has never been more fun, what with all the tasty and healthy options available.

Please note: It is essential to consume pure water free from toxins, making it important to test your water sources and use filtration systems like reverse osmosis if necessary.

Remember that staying hydrated is the key to looking young on the inside and outside. So, stay hydrated and embrace your ageless beauty!