WATER & FRUIT - refreshing beverages with 0 calories!

Water is the healthiest drink and the best thirst quencher. It is an excellent ally for maintaining healthy, hydrated skin. During the summer months, when it's important to drink more than usual, plain water can be enhanced, changed, given a different taste, and a new color in a completely natural way. Naturally flavored water is an excellent beverage that will bring colors and joy into our lives, greatly benefiting the health and beauty of the skin, as well as the entire body. The combinations are endless - typically, refreshing fruits, vegetables, or herbs like mint are mixed with those that will give the water a natural sweet note, such as strawberries.

Regardless of which combination you choose, there are some universal rules.

The ingredients added to the water - fruits, vegetables, spices - should be chopped and mixed with a wooden spoon. Let it sit for at least twelve hours in the refrigerator in a pitcher or a closed glass container. For the same amount of fruit, you can add water over the course of 2-3 days and drink the refreshing, completely naturally flavored beverage daily.

At NiKEL, we believe that everything that affects the skin externally also affects it internally, which is why our recommendation for flavored waters includes the following ingredients:

Orange, strawberry, and grapefruit. Oranges boost immunity, maintain healthy skin, and stimulate collagen production by increasing blood flow through the skin. The main ingredients in the peel are essential oils and bitter substances, while the pulp contains vitamin C and flavonoids. Along with oranges, grapefruit can be used, which enhances circulation, affects cellular metabolism and toxin elimination. It acts on the lymphatic system, helps in toxin elimination, and reduces excess fluid retention in the body. It is remarkably effective in combating cellulite, edema, and muscle fatigue. Similar to oranges, grapefruit brings the energy of warm regions, relaxes, and is recommended for depression, headaches, and nervousness. Strawberries will add natural sweetness to this beverage.

Lemon and lime are a winning combination for a refreshing summer drink. Lemon is a food with the longest list of positive effects on our body; it boosts immunity, its acidity repels harmful bacteria while attracting bacteria beneficial to our digestive system, it increases energy levels when tired, strengthens microcirculation and skin firmness, rejuvenates the skin, and reduces cellulite. A slice of lemon or lime is a mandatory ingredient in refreshing drinks, as well as evening cocktails, but flavored water with just half a slice of lemon and half a slice of lime will refresh us better than regular lemonade.

Mint and blueberries are a combination for those who love the refreshing taste of mint - in tea in winter, in flavored water, or in other drinks in summer. It is known that mint expels harmful substances from the body, accumulated mucus, enhances liver and pancreas function, eases breathing, treats sneezing, and improves circulation... There are several types of mint in nature, but the most medicinal substances are found in peppermint. The entire above-ground part of the plant is medicinal, but the leaves are most commonly used. Mint is a mandatory addition to summer cocktails. With the addition of a few blueberries, this drink will be even more attractive and healthier!