If you’re looking to enhance your skin’s natural glow and radiance this summer, this summer skin tonic will do the trick (and it’s super easy to make).

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), our Qi is our life force, similar to how our blood circulates throughout our body. Healthy blood flow ensures that everything is functioning harmoniously. If Qi becomes stagnant, it can create blockages. Using “warm” energetic foods increases blood flow and helps reduce inflammation.

Cherry and ginger are both warm foods that clear cold dampness, while rosemary is known specifically for enhancing blood circulation and aiding digestion. Green tea, with its bitter flavour, acts as an astringent helping to clear dampness, much like cranberries do.

Find the latest research on traditional Chinese medicine at the Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Recipe:

• Cherries: Packed with antioxidants, cherries help fight free radicals, which can lead to premature aging. They also promote healthy, glowing skin.
• Ginger: Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger can help reduce redness and puffiness, giving your skin a more even tone.
• Rosemary: This herb boosts circulation, ensuring your skin gets the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and vibrant.
• Green Tea: Rich in antioxidants, green tea helps protect the skin from UV damage and improves overall skin health.
• Cranberries: These berries are high in vitamin C, which is essential for collagen production and maintaining skin elasticity.
• Lemon: High in vitamin C, lemon helps brighten the skin and boost collagen production.

Instructions:

• Make the cranberry ice cubes ahead of time–crush cranberries & steep them in hot water. Let water cool slightly, then add them to an ice cube tray and freeze.
• Add all cherries, ginger, cranberries and some lemon to a pot of water with organic green tea bags, then cool slightly. 
• Muddle fresh cherries in a glass,
• Then add the ice, a sprig of rosemary and some lemon 
• Then pour in the steeped green tea mixture!

It makes a big pitcher, so sip on it all day!

Benefits of the Skin Tonic

This skin tonic not only tastes great but also packs a punch when it comes to skin benefits. The combination of these powerful ingredients works together to enhance your skin’s natural glow, reduce inflammation and improve blood circulation.

Incorporating this skin tonic into your daily routine can help you achieve a healthy, summer glow. Remember, the key to beautiful skin lies not only in what you put on it but also in what you nourish your body with from the inside.

By drinking this glow-boosting summer skin tonic, you’re giving your skin the nutrients it needs to stay vibrant and radiant all summer long. Plus, with the added benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine, you’re also supporting your overall well-being and balance. Cheers to glowing, healthy skin!

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