Okay, let’s get one thing straight: your glow-up doesn’t start at Sephora. It starts from within.

You could layer a $60 serum on your face all day, but if your insides are dehydrated, inflamed, or stressed out? That glass skin you dream about will stay a dream. 

According to dermatologists, around 75% of your skin’s condition reflects your internal health (yes, even breakouts). And that’s where these elixirs come in.

In this article, I’m going to share 13 powerful drinks—some viral, some hella underrated—that work behind the scenes to detox your body, support your hormones, boost hydration, and help your skin glow like a glazed donut with some main character energy. 

Ready to sip your way to your best skin? Grab your favorite glass and let’s glow.

1. Chlorophyll Water

Chlorophyll isn’t just “that green liquid” influencers pour into water bottles for the aesthetic. It’s literally the pigment that makes plants green—and it’s packed with powerful antioxidants such as magnesium, vitamins A, C, E, and K, plus detoxifying compounds that bind to toxins in your body and flush them out through your liver. 

This helps reduce internal inflammation, balance your gut flora, and even neutralize odors. It’s basically your skin’s secret weapon against breakouts triggered by gut issues or sluggish digestion. 

Some early studies also suggest it supports wound healing and collagen production thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Starting with 10–15 drops of liquid chlorophyll in water daily, preferably on an empty stomach, will work wonders for your skin. Use a straw because it can stain your teeth. 

Don’t expect overnight miracles, but consistency helps your skin and digestion stay on point.

2. Collagen Peptides 

Now let’s talk collagen—the real MVP of glowing skin, strong hair, and that lit-from-within bounce. Collagen is the protein that keeps your skin firm, smooth, and youthful. But here’s the deal: after your mid-20s, your natural collagen production starts to slow down. 

That’s when fine lines sneak in, skin starts looking a little dull, and your glow dims. Cue collagen peptides.

Unlike regular collagen, hydrolyzed collagen peptides are broken down into amino acids your body can actually absorb and use. 

These little building blocks go straight to work repairing skin structure, strengthening your hair and nails, and even supporting your gut lining—which, surprise, plays a huge role in acne and inflammation. 

When taken consistently, collagen can help increase skin elasticity, reduce wrinkles, and give your face that firm, juicy look.

Want to level up your glow? Pair your peptides with vitamin C to help you absorb more collagen, increasing its results and benefits. 

Add a scoop to your coffee, smoothie, or matcha every morning. Stay consistent for a few weeks, and your mirror will thank you.

3. Celery Juice

Celery juice isn’t just a wellness cult fave—it’s a legit skin and gut superhero in disguise. Packed with vitamins like K, A, and C, plus anti-inflammatory compounds and natural sodium clusters, this juice does the most without you even realizing it. 

The minerals in celery help restore stomach acid levels and improve digestion, which is a big deal because poor gut health often surfaces through your skin—as breakouts, uneven tone, or that blah, tired look you just can’t cover with concealer.

It’s also insanely hydrating and acts as a natural diuretic, which helps flush out excess water and reduce bloating or facial puffiness (hello, sculpted jawline). 

The presence of phytonutrients supports detox on a cellular level, while antioxidants help protect your skin barrier. Basically what this means is it reduces the workload on your gut and liver, so your body can direct its energy toward repairing skin cells, fighting inflammation, and restoring that healthy, radiant glow.

Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach—no lemon, no mix-ins. Just straight-up celery. It’s not glamorous, and it might taste like a crunchy salad in liquid form, but give it a week and your skin will thank you.

4. Matcha 

If coffee leaves you jittery, bloated, or breaking out, matcha is your best replacement. It gives you steady, focused energy without the crash, thanks to its natural caffeine and L-theanine. 

L-theanine promotes alpha brain waves, which keep you calm and focused—perfect for studying, working, or bossing up in your daily routine without shaky hands.

Matcha is also rich in EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), a powerhouse antioxidant that combats oxidative stress, clears up skin inflammation, and boosts cellular turnover. 

This means fewer breakouts, improved skin tone, and less early aging. On top of that, matcha helps regulate cortisol, your stress hormone, and we know stress equals skin drama.

And not to forget, it also contains chlorophyll, which detoxifies your liver and supports hormonal balance, which is key for keeping your skin clear and your mood stable. 

Whisk it with warm (not boiling) water, add a splash of almond or oat milk, and you’ve got the prettiest, glowiest latte in town—with amazing health benefits.

5. Spearmint Tea

If your skin starts acting up before your period, spearmint tea might be the underrated elixir you didn’t know you needed. 

This refreshing herbal tea contains natural antiandrogens that help lower excess testosterone levels—the hormone often behind hormonal acne, especially that stubborn cystic stuff on your chin and jawline. 

It also contains rosmarinic acid, a plant compound with major anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits that calms redness, reduces swelling, and keeps your pores from overproducing oil. 

Plus, its high antioxidant content fights off skin-damaging free radicals, giving you a smoother, more even glow over time.

Drinking 1–2 cups a day (especially leading up to your cycle) can make a noticeable difference. It’s a go-to for girls dealing with PCOS or hormonal imbalances that show up on their face—and honestly, it’s one of the chillest ways to sip your way to clear skin.

6. Lemon + Warm Water 

Okay, this is old-school but iconic: lemon water is still that girl when it comes to kickstarting your day and your glow-up. 

Lemons are rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that supports collagen production, helps fade hyperpigmentation, and strengthens your skin barrier. So if you want firmer, brighter, more resilient skin, this is a good place to start.

But the benefits go way beyond your face. Lemon water gently stimulates your liver, helps flush out toxins, and kickstarts digestion. 

It also contains citric acid, which helps your body absorb nutrients better and promotes smoother bowel movements. Plus, it’s super alkalizing once metabolized, which helps balance your body’s pH and calm inflammation.

And don’t sleep on its metabolism-boosting power. Starting your morning with warm lemon water can help rev up your system and improve hydration levels right off the bat. 

Just squeeze half a lemon into warm (not boiling!) water and sip it slowly before anything else. 

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7. Nettle Leaf Tea

If you’re sleeping on nettle tea, now’s the time to wake up. This earthy herbal infusion is low-key loaded with skin-loving minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, and silica that work deep in cleansing your blood, supporting liver and kidney detox, and easing inflammation that could be messing with your glow.

Because it’s rich in iron and vitamin C, nettle helps increase oxygen flow in your bloodstream, resulting in brighter, more radiant skin. 

It’s also known for balancing hormones and acting as a mild diuretic, helping reduce puffiness and water retention. 

And let’s not skip the silica—it plays a huge role in improving collagen production and strengthening your skin, hair, and nails. 

Steep it daily, especially in the evening when your body’s winding down and ready to reset. The taste is a little earthy, but nothing a slice of lemon or drizzle of honey can’t fix.

8. Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus tea isn’t just pretty to look at—it’s one of the few herbal teas that actually contains natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Yep, the same stuff in your exfoliating serums. 

These AHAs help speed up cell turnover from the inside, promoting smoother, brighter, and more even-toned skin over time. 

Hibiscus has also been clinically shown to help lower blood pressure levels, which improves circulation—and that means more oxygen and nutrients delivered straight to your skin cells for a real, natural glow. 

It also comes packed with anthocyanins (the antioxidants responsible for its vibrant color) that protect your skin from environmental stress and boost collagen synthesis. 

Bonus: its high vitamin C content supports your immune system and helps fade dark spots, giving your skin that juicy, radiant bounce.

Hot, cold, or iced with lime—hibiscus tea is your glow-up’s underrated MVP.

9. Sea Moss Gel

Sea moss might not be pretty, but its glow-up benefits are unmatched. Unlike the other teas and juices that mostly flush and detox, sea moss actually rebuilds and replenishes your body. 

It contains over 90 essential minerals—such as iodine, magnesium, potassium, and sulfur—which your body literally needs to function. 

It’s one of the only elixirs on this list that deeply supports your thyroid health, thanks to its naturally high iodine content. And when your thyroid is balanced, your skin, metabolism, hormones, and mood all level up.

Sea moss is also a rare source of carrageenan, a natural compound that soothes and strengthens your gut lining, helping you absorb more nutrients from everything you eat or drink. 

So instead of just pushing out toxins, it improves how your body uses the good stuff. That’s a big deal for a long-term glow.

Add 1–2 tablespoons to your smoothies or teas. It may not taste like much, but the beauty benefits are loud.

10. Schisandra Berry Tea

Schisandra is that ancient adaptogen you think you’ve heard of—but it’s way more powerful than it gets credit for. While most teas on this list support your skin through detox or hydration, Schisandra goes deeper. 

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it’s known as the “five-flavor fruit” because it has all five basic flavors: it’s sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and pungent. 

This tea has been clinically shown to improve skin tone, texture, and resilience, especially under environmental stress like UV exposure and pollution. 

Its lignan compounds act as natural protectants that reduce oxidative damage and help your skin hold onto moisture, resulting in fewer fine lines, more bounce, and that even-toned, airbrushed look without makeup.

And here’s a unique flex—Schisandra also boosts mental clarity and physical endurance. It’s one of the only beauty elixirs that doubles as a brain and energy booster. It helps regulate cortisol and increase your focus.

Drink it as tea, mix it in with your adaptogen blends, or try it as a tincture. Schisandra isn’t just here to help you glow—it’s here to help you handle life like a boss.

11. Coconut Water

While other channels or blogs tell you the generic “drink water” as a glow-up tip, I say, drink coconut water. 

Loaded with skin-loving electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium, coconut water hydrates your cells way deeper than plain water. That hydration shows up fast as plumper, dewier skin, and a more energized body.

But here’s the catch:  coconut water also contains cytokinin, a rare plant hormone with anti-aging and cell-repair benefits. 

This compound helps your cells regenerate more efficiently and may even delay signs of aging like fine lines and loss of elasticity. 

It also naturally lowers sodium levels in your body, which helps reduce puffiness, especially around your eyes and jawline, giving you that snatched, lethal face card without spending a dime on surgery. 

Just make sure you’re sipping 100% pure coconut water with no added sugars or flavoring. Chill it, blend it, or drink it straight—it’s a tropical beauty hack in a bottle.

Your skin is a mirror of your internal health, and these 13 elixirs? They’re your liquid-level-up tools that help you glow from within.

Whether you’re sipping chlorophyll in the morning or winding down with lemon balm at night, the key is always consistency. 

Try one or two that suit your needs (gut, hormones, hydration, weight loss, stress), and stick with them for 30 days. Your skin and overall well-being will thank you. 

So, have you tried any of these elixirs? Or have a secret potion that makes you glow differently? Drop it in the comments, and let’s glow up together.