5 Drinks Every Beauty Girl Needs to Stock in Her Mini Fridge
Sip your way to better skin.
By Kathryn Amey
Whether it’s for a late night study sesh or a post-school pick-me-up, grabbing a sugary soda for a quick burst of energy is awfully tempting—but also straight-up awful. By now you know that consuming caffeine-laden, artificial-ingredient drinks can wreak some serious havoc on your health, metabolism, and even your skin. Which is why we’ve rounded up some better alternatives. Why not get prettier while you get perkier? It’s the ultimate win-win.
Have you tried any of these miracle drinks? What’s your go-to beverage to keep yourself looking and feeling great? Let’s talk in the comments.
1. Bai5
For all you caffeine addicts out there, this one’s going to be your new favorite drink. While traditional coffee is made from the coffeefruit’s inner bean, the outside of the bean—the juicy red protector—is even better for you than the bean itself. The superfruit is anti-oxidant rich, refreshing, and, best of all, delicious! With tons of great fruit flavors (each packing in only 5 calories!), Bai5 offers a healthier way to get that much-needed boost of energy, without dehydrating your skin like your standard cup of joe.
2. Zico Coconut Water
Feeling sluggish after a long night at the library? Looking for the perfect mid-afternoon refresher? Coconut water is a great source of electrolytes, which help to generate energy and provide hydration. In fact, it’s been used in tropical climates for years to rehydrate their bodies. A word to the wise: Be sure to check the labels though, because some brands do have more sugar than they claim in advertisements.
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3. Eboost
It can be tough to stay healthy in a dorm, with germs galore and sleep in short supply. Whether you’re jet-lagged, low in energy, or on the brink of catching a cold, Eboost is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and super-nutrients (like green tea leaf extract) to help give you a natural lift. Keep a cold bottle of water in your fridge and add in the effervescent crystals on your way out the door.
4. GT’s Kombucha
This fermented tea is chock full of probiotics and powerful antioxidants, which can help regulate your digestion and—according to some studies—even fight the free-radicals that lead to aging. (It’s no surprise then that kombucha-based formulas have even started popping up in topical skincare products.) Keep one thing mind, though: While it’s long been consumed and adored in Asia and Eastern Europe, some experts do warn against drinking too much of a good thing.
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5. TumericALIVE Japanese Matcha Elixir
This is one mega-powerful drink. It has 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea, plus less caffeine, so it’s much more calming to the central nervous system. Bonus: All those antioxidants are incredible for your skin—they help reduce redness, repair sun damage, and keep your face looking firm and fresh, even when you’re exhausted. Somehow, it tastes good, too.
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