Of all the drinks or foods you can consume to maintain a vibrant balance in your skin tone and complexion, Gorin says nothing quite compares to water. When you're hydrated, your skin is dewy, fresh and clear, but when you're lacking the aqua your body needs, your skin may look tired, dry and frazzled. In addition to lugging around a water bottle to make it easy to hydrate, Gorin says the summer is a great time to add melon slices or fruit to make your beverage a tad more interesting.
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Strawberries
Easy to snack on, mix into sparkling water or champagne, ideal for salads and desserts alike, there's a reason why strawberries are the star of the summer season. McMordie credits their high water content—92 percent, to be exact—as one of the many reasons they're superstars for our skin. One cup of these red beauties gives you 100 percent of the vitamin C your body requires in a day, helping to fight against free radicals—and preserve your youth. "Vitamin C is also important for the synthesis of collagen, one of the main components responsible for skin elasticity," she adds.
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Salmon
Often times when you break out, it's because of some sort of inflammation showing its impact in the form of aging symptoms or acne. To the rescue is this fatty fish that's high in omega-3, which helps to keep your skin calm and nourished. If you're not a fan of salmon, add some walnuts to your snacking routine, as they're also filled with this nutrient, McMordie says.
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Sunflower seeds
Lounging around on a lake on a float, reading a book and passing time, the only thing missing is an easy snack. Consider sunflower seeds for your vacation, since McMordie says they provide 37 percent of the daily value of vitamin E in one serving. "It's thought that vitamin E helps to boost immune function, which helps clear skin of acne," she explains. You can also nibble on peanuts, wheat germ and almonds for similar benefits.
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Leafy greens
With everything vibrant in color and growing steadily, the summer is ideal for gardeners—and those who love their creations. Pick, collect or buy leafy greens to make salads, side dishes and more, since McMordie says this vegetable type is naturally high in the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which help scavenge damage-causing free radicals. As a bonus, they also contain excellent amounts of vitamins C and A, which McMordie notes are vital for skin health.
