12 Infused Water Recipes For Glowing Skin: Your Morning Water Ritual
- Emma Lisa, Midlife Nutritionist
- Nov 4, 2022
- 22 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
Infused water is one of the simplest hydration rituals for midlife skin, no cream or treatment replaces what steady water does from the inside out. A chilled glass, fruit and ice, left to steep, gives your glow room to settle rather than fade by afternoon. These twelve infused water recipes make something pretty that is easy to reach for every day of the week.
Often in midlife, by the time there's a pause long enough to notice thirst, the body has usually been asking for a while. A pitcher of something more than plain water, steeped, a little bit pretty to look at, has a way of becoming the first small return to self in an otherwise full day. A purposefully placed glass, refilled again and again, until it becomes the kind of habit that holds you, rather than the other way around.
Why You'll Love This
a hydration rhythm — fits into your day without needing discipline
twelve variations — always one that matches your mood or the season
whole food ingredients —already living in the crisper drawer, kitchen bench or garden
not another rule to follow — a quiet companion to steadier energy and hormone rhythm,
batch-ready — enough for a week with a pitcher always the thing waiting for you
Hydrating for glowing skin and midlife wellness isn't about hitting a number on a water bottle or chasing a clearer complexion by Friday. It's about one more moment in the day that feels like an exhale instead of a task, where the body is nourished without effort, the nervous system settles and things just feels a little softer than it was a moment ago.
What Goes Into A Glass Of Infused Water
Water, Fruit, Herbs Steeped & Worth Making
There's no complicated recipes to memorise here, just a gentle morning ritual to practise hydrating with water, and whatever fruit, vegetables or herb happens to be within reach. Sliced citrus, steeped berries and crushed herbs left to sit in the fridge overnight or thrown together in five minutes in the morning. These infused water recipes slowly take on the colour and quiet sweetness of whatever's been added to it. It's less about recipes, and more about adopting a habit of noticing the body's thirst and meeting it with something to feed the midlife glow.
Making Infused Water For Glowing Skin
Filling a glass with fresh citrus, crisp cucumber, fragrant herbs and colourful berries can feel like a small act of self-care, but those simple ingredients offer more than beautiful colour and flavour. Infused water made for glowing skin is a way to support daily hydration and give your body the water it needs. Every ingredient in these infused water recipes has been chosen with intention. Some are naturally rich in vitamin-C to support healthy, glowing skin, while others provide antioxidants, hydration or plant compounds that gently nourish the glow in other ways. As you try each recipe, you'll experience how something as simple as a sprig of watercress, a slice of lemon or a handful of berries can boost your energy, digestion, focus and hydration. Together, these infused water recipes turn an everyday glass of water into a morning ritual that nourishes far more than your thirst.
Water That Matters
The water you choose matters. Three litres of filtered water across your day becomes more than hydration, it becomes a quiet anchor for your morning, a steady ritual that gently replaces the pull toward sugary drinks or quick energy fixes
Using Fresh Fruit
Fresh fruit brings brightness and colour, the kind that makes a pitcher of infused water feel like something to look forward to rather than something to remember to do. Fruit gently releases natural antioxidants and a touch of vitamin-C for healthy, radiant skin from within. Citrus slices, berries and other colourful fruits add a little sweetness to plain water, creating a refresh, energised feeling as you hydrate. It’s a beautiful reminder that small choices, repeated often, can become the daily rituals that help you feel revived and always glowing.
Hydrating Vegetables
Cucumber, celery and watercress lend a cooler, more mineral note to infused water recipes and are quietly hydrating on their own. Fresh, water-rich vegetables bring a gentle nourishment to your morning water ritual, helping to replenish fluids while adding minerals, freshness and a crispness that leaves you more refreshed. These are the kind of simple ingredients that support that everyday glow, hold your body well-hydrated, balanced and nourished from the inside out.
Botanicals & Herbs
Mint, basil, thyme, lavender, rosemary and chamomile are where the morning water ritual starts to feel like self-care and personal. A sprig chosen for how it smells first, how it tastes second. These beautiful botanicals bring more than delicate flavour; they invite a moment of pause, helping to create a calming tonic that feels as nourishing for the senses as it is for the body. From the refreshing lift of lemon balm to the grounding aroma of cinnamon, botanicals, herbs and even spices, each provides a beautiful way of creating little moments throughout the day to nourish your body and skin.
Chia Seeds & Psyllium
Stirred through, chia seeds and psyllium gently thicken the water and add a small textural pause to drinking, a reminder to slow the sip down. These fibre-rich additions bring a little more nourishment to infused water recipes, helping to support digestive health and gut balance and the feeling of being satisfied and supported between meals. It’s a simple way to add more fibre into your day while creating a mindful moment to pause, hydrate and nourish your body with intention.
Making Infused Water Part Of The Week
These morning water rituals become easier when they fit naturally into the rhythm of your week, waiting in the fridge as a simple reminder to pause, hydrate and nourish yourself. Below are twelve combinations to start with, each bringing its own blend of flavour, colour and gentle support for your everyday glow.
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Imagine intentional mornings that start the same way; a consciously placed water pitcher on the kitchen bench with a blend of healing fruits and herbs. None of these twelve recipes need to feel forced. They're more like a few minutes of self-care meant to hold a quiet pause that has the power to hold the rest of your day steady. Some of these infused water recipes lean sharp and citrus, better suited to morning. Others sit sweeter, softer, closer to what the afternoon is asking of you. By the twelfth, one of them has usually become the glass you reach for without thinking twice.
How To Make Infused Water For Glowing Skin
Batching infused water asks for almost nothing, just a favourite glass or jug and whatever fruit or herbs are already in the fridge. Slice, drop it in, top with water and ice, then let it sit while you get on with the rest of your morning. There's no timing to get exactly right and no ratio to measure out. The only real step is remembering to make it in the first place, so it's there later, ready and waiting for the version of you who'll be glad she doesn't have to think about it.
Infused Water As A Midlife Ritual
Making infused water into a daily morning ritual is less about the water and more about when you reach for it. Keep the jug somewhere you'll actually see it like the fridge shelf at eye level, the benchtop instead of tucked away so it becomes the easy choice rather than one more thing to remember. Pour your water infusion into a pretty glass you like the feel of, not straight from the jug standing at the sink. Make it into a moment, a self-care ritual you look forward to practising each day. Do it at the same point in your day, even loosely such as first thing, mid-afternoon, whenever the energy tends to dip. This is how hydration stops feeling like a to-do or nagging task and starts being the pause that comes before the next part of the day begins.
The Infused Water Recipes
Grapefruit Crush
Grapefruit brings a bitterness that wakes up a glass of water the way a bright morning wakes up a room. Its sharp citrus note pairs well with a pinch of salt, which softens the bitterness rather than fighting it.
Ingredients
1 litre of filtered water
1 grapefruit, juice and pulp
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
1 pinch of rock salt
1 sprig of thyme, organically grown
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of FEED {gut +immune} or your choice of probiotics powder
Fill a pitcher with water and the ingredients, stir well. Let it steep for 30-minutes and then serve with a grapefruit wedge and fresh thyme over ice.
The Everyday Water Pitcher
A glass pitcher of infused water that lives on the kitchen benchtop gets consumed with very little effort. Choose something with a wide mouth for fruit wedges and chunky ice. Our favourite (pictured) is one that is pretty enough to bring a little soft glam to the water ritual.
a beautiful crystal design for your Sunday hydration ritual, try the Pasabahce Glass Jug →
make big batches for warmer days with the Salisbury & Co Unbreakable Pitcher →
try steeping your water blends in the fridge with the Bodum Ceylon Ice Tea Jug →
Batching a full pitcher at the start of the week means this water ritual is ready each morning, no deciding or prep in the mornings, just pouring. A pitcher also holds enough for the whole household, so the morning hydration habit doesn't rely on remembering to make a single glass each time. By the third or fourth pour, it's stopped being a task altogether and become gentle nourishment simply waiting in the fridge.
Lime Watercress Water
Watercress brings a cool, mineral edge that lime softens without dulling. Something about the pale green tint settling through the glass makes this one feel less like hydration and more like a small reset.
Ingredients
500ml coconut water
1 lime, sliced, organically grown
2-3 sprigs of watercress, organically grown
1-3 viola flowers, organically grown
1/2 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of FEED {gut +immune} or your choice of probiotics powder
Add the lime, coconut water and watercress to a glass with ice. Let it steep for 10-minutes then serve with a lime wheel and edible viola blossoms.
A Little Something Extra Stirred In
Some mornings, the ritual is water alone is enough. Others, it's water with a scoop of The Gut Co's FEED {gut +immune} or Beauty Chef Collagen Boost stirred through. These gentle, naturopathic probiotic and collagen blends are added to deeply nourish the skin and boost gut microbiome quietly in the background. Gut and skin health tend to move together more than either gets credit for, and this is the kind of small addition that supports both without asking for any real effort. Stir your favourite collagen and probiotic blend into any of the recipes to give your midlife skin and digestive tract a gentle boost.
A few of our favourite stirs we actually love & use —
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Lemon Chia Fresca Water
Chia seeds settle slowly through lemon and lime, thickening the glass just enough to slow the sip down. A scatter of nasturtiums on top brings a peppery brightness that is also edible.
Ingredients
1000ml of filtered water
1/2 lemon, organically grown
1 lime, organically grown
2-3 tbsp chia seeds
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of FEED {gut + immune} or your choice of probiotics powder
Add the chia seeds to a large pitcher and stir well for 2-3 minutes to avoid clumping. Then add the lemon and lime, let sit for 30-minutes to steep. Serve with a lime and few nasturtium flower blossoms on top.
A Little Beauty In Every Glass
Edible flowers bring a delicate beauty to infused water, turning a simple glass into something that feels pretty and extra special. Beyond their colour and charm, flowers like pansies, calendula, rose petals and violets have long been enjoyed for their gentle botanical qualities. Scattered through a pitcher with fresh fruit, herbs or citrus, edible flowers create a slow, sensory ritual that invites you to pause, hydrate and add a little more beauty to your everyday wellness routine.
Edible Flowers To Try
For glowing skin and antioxidants try: vibrant yellow and orange calendula petals, pretty pink, white or red rose petals, exotic hibiscus flowers or colourful and peppery nasturtium blossoms.
For calm, destressing and anxiety try: calming chamomile, fragrant lavender buds, colourful and sweet violet flowers or tropical passionflower to help settle the nervous system.
For digestion and gut comfort try: nourishing calendula, nervous system calming chamomile, digestive-friendly fennel and deeply hydrating gut the gut lining borage leaves and blossoms.
For freshness and natural energy try: refreshing mint leaves and flowers, spicy and fragrant rosemary which is also naturally antiseptic, flavourful basil leaves and flowers or naturally energising lemon balm.
For colour and everyday beauty try: pretty and colourful edible pansies and violas, fresh or dried electric blue cornflowers, all shades of pink with Dianthus (Pinks), pretty sky-blue borage blossoms, and even orchid flowers for garnish or the few edible varieties*.
*NOTE: Always use flowers that are specifically grown for culinary use or that you have positively identified as edible. Avoid florist flowers, as they're often treated with pesticides or chemicals that aren't suitable for eating. Organically grown is the best choice and are usually more potent and nutritious.
Lemon & Passionfruit
Passionfruit has a way of turning a plain glass of water into something that feels a little indulgent, without any of the effort that word usually implies.
Ingredients
filtered water or mineral water
1 small passionfruit, pulp and seeds
1/2 lemon, juice and pulp
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
viola flowers for garnish, organic
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of FEED {gut + immune} or your choice of probiotics powder
In a glass add the water, lemon and passionfruit. Stir well and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to steep. Serve with a lemon wedge and viola flowers.
The Glass You Reach For
A glass that feels special is the kind that makes plain water feel a little more considered. There are no rules, just the freedom to add a little glam style or whimsy to your water ritual. Pour your favourite infusion into a crystal goblet, stemless wine glass or summery tumbler. Add a little style and colour with Salisbury & Co Tumblers or make pretty edible flower recipes in these Blue Villeroy & Bosch Water Goblets.
Don’t just pour a glass of water and move on. Choose a special glass, add a sprig of fresh herbs, a few edible flowers or a slice of colourful fruit and turn hydration into a moment that feels nourishing for the senses. These little touches bring beauty, freshness and intention to an everyday habit, making your water ritual something to enjoy, not just something to remember.
A few of our favourite glass styles we actually love & use —
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Watermelon Berry Crush
Watermelon and strawberry together taste like the last stretch of summer, sweet without needing anything added to prove it. A dusting of cinnamon gives it a warmth and collagen feeds the glow.
Ingredients
1000ml of filtered water
1/2 cup watermelon, cubed
1/2 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of REPAIR {gut + skin} or your choice of collagen powder
Add the ingredients to a blender to crush the ice and combine the fruit. Serve this vitamin-C rich blend with a few pretty and edible viola blossoms on top. This blended fruit recipe also makes a nourishing mid-afternoon snack on a hot summer's day.
The Blender For Crushed-Ice Recipes
A handful of these water rituals call for blending rather than steeping. Think grapefruit, watermelon, passionfruit pulp brought together with ice until smooth for the summer months. Worth having something quiet enough to run before the day's fully awake, and easy enough to rinse in seconds so it doesn't become the reason the ritual gets skipped.
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The blender matters less than the water infusion being made. Choose an appliance that stays out on the kitchen bench, we love the retro Smeg range for this. If the tools for your hydration rituals are seen, this will easily become habit and act as a constant gentle reminder to hydrate or make hydrating smoothies.
Pink Lavender Lemonade
Lemon and raspberries together make a version of pink lemonade that feels a little more grown-up. It's the kind of glass that makes hydrating morning or afternoon feel more deliberate.
Ingredients
1000ml of filtered water
1/4 cup raspberries, fresh, organic
1 lemon, pulp and juice
1-2 sprigs lavender, organically grown
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of REPAIR {gut + skin} or your choice of collagen powder
Add the fresh ingredients to a large pitcher and stir well to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to come through. Serve in a fancy glass over ice. Add a wedge of lemon and few berries.
An Extra Glow Boost Stirred In
Add a little more nourishment than water alone with your favourite collagen powder. Our favourite addition is REPAIR {gut + skin} by The Gut Co is the one that lives in rotation along with FEED {gut +immune}. A scoop of collagen provides hyaluronic acid and antioxidants stirred straight into the glass, quietly supporting the gut lining and skin from the inside. It's less a step than an addition of something folded into the ritual that's already there, supporting glowing skin in the background without feeling like effort.
Cucumber & Chamomile
Cucumber brings a cool, refreshing crispness that chamomile softens with its gentle floral note. There’s something about the pale, calming tones settling through the glass that makes this feel less like water and more like a glow tonic.
Ingredients
800ml of filtered water
200ml chamomile tea, brewed, cooled
1/2 Lebanese cucumber, organically grown
1-2 tbsp chamomile buds, organically grown
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
Add the ingredients to a large pitcher with ice and stir well to combine the ingredients. Let sit for 30-minutes to steep, then serve over ice with a few slices of cucumber and chamomile blossoms.
Using Herbal Tea Infusions
A spoonful of loose-leaf tea or a single herbal tea bag from our preferred blends from Higher Living Organic is often all that's needed to gently infuse your water with delicate botanical flavour. Try organic chamomile, cinnamon tea, digestive blends or golden turmeric tea that each bring their own subtle character, creating a refreshing drink that feels a little more intentional than plain water. Combined with fresh fruit, herbs or citrus, herbal teas add another layer of nourishment to your daily hydration ritual, proving that the simplest ingredients can transform an everyday glass into something worth slowing down for.
A few of our favourites we actually love & use —
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Blue Butterfly Pea Infusion
Blue butterfly pea flower turns water into a striking sapphire blue, while a squeeze of citrus creates its signature electric blue. There’s something about watching the colours change through the glass that makes this feel less like water and more like a little moment of everyday magic.
Ingredients
1000ml of filtered water
1 scoop Lotus Butterfly Pea Powder
1/2 lemon, organically grown
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of FEED {gut + immune} or your choice of probiotics powder
Add the butterfly pea powder or loose tea version to a large glass pitcher and stir well to combine with the other ingredients. Serve with a wedge of lemon for something truly beautiful to begin your day.
Superfood That Feed The Glow
A small, intentional spoonful is all it takes to turn a glass of infused water into something vibrant and deeply nourishing. Superfoods like acai berry, spirulina, butterfly pea flower, greens powder and natural berry powders create beautiful colours while adding their own unique plant nutrients. Whether you're drawn to deep blues, golden yellows or rich berry tones, these simple additions make it easy to bring a little extra nourishment, colour and creativity to your daily hydration ritual.
Blueberry Lemon Ginger
Blueberries bring a deep jewel-like colour that ginger warms with its gentle spice. Calendula petals add a soft golden touch. The botanical drifting through the glass makes this feel less like water and more like a little summer sunshine in a glass.
Ingredients
1000ml of filtered water
1/2 lemon, organically grown
1 handful blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 chunk ginger, organically grown
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 1 scoop of FEED {gut + immune} or your choice of probiotics powder
Add the ingredients and water in a large pitcher and stir well to combine. Let sit for 30-minutes to steep, then serve with a wedge of lemon and a few fresh petals for something a vibrant and pretty.
Warm Spices For Glowing Skin
Spices bring a little depth and warmth to your infused water ritual. Ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and even a touch of cardamom add beautiful layers of flavour that feel grounding and nourishing. These small additions create a more sensory experience, inviting you to slow down and enjoy the ritual while bringing their own unique plant compounds to your glass. A little spice can transform simple water into something that feels comforting, intentional and full of character.
Kiwi Mint Glow Water
Kiwi brings a fresh tropical sweetness and beautiful green glow to your glass, while mint adds a cool, refreshing finish. There’s something about the little flecks of green drifting through the water that makes this infusion feel less like hydration and more like a fresh, revitalising ritual for the day.
Ingredients
1000ml of filtered water
2-3 kiwi, organically grown
1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1-2 sprigs mint, organically grown
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of FEED {gut + immune} or your choice of probiotics powder
Add the ingredients to a large pitcher and stir well to combine. Serve with a pretty hibiscus flower.
A Little Corner For Your Glow
A beautiful glass dispenser on the kitchen bench, filled with fresh filtered water, colourful fruit, herbs or botanicals turns hydration into something you naturally reach for throughout the day. Keep a few simple ingredients nearby, sliced citrus, fresh herbs, berries or cucumber, so creating your next infusion feels effortless. Our favourite way to do this is with a water dispenser. A hydration station is less about perfection and more about making the nourishing choice the easy choice, adding a little beauty and intention to the everyday moments that support your glow.
How To Create Your Own Hydration Station On The Kitchen Bench
Find a spot in your kitchen that's easy to see and reach. Place a large water dispenser or just a pitcher there filled with fresh, filtered water.
Make this space intentional with beautiful glasses, a small jar for your herbs, and you've created a space that naturally encourages you to pause, refill and nourish yourself. When hydration is visible, beautiful and effortless, it quickly becomes a ritual you look forward to each day.
Our favourite way to do this is with a Salisbury & Co Signature Drink Dispenser (pictured). A hydration station is less about perfection and more about making the nourishing choice the easy choice, adding a little beauty and intention to the everyday moments that support your glow.
Acai Berry Lemonade
A squeeze of fresh lemon and a small spoonful of acai berry powder is all it takes to create this beautiful berry-toned infusion. It's a refreshing lemonade-style drink that feels like a simple, nourishing way to add a little extra goodness to your day.
Ingredients
1000ml of filtered water
1/2 lemon, organically grown
1 tsp Nutra Organics Acai Berry Blend
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of FEED {gut + immune} or your choice of probiotics powder
Add the acai superfood powder and lemons with ice to a large glass pitcher and stir well to combine the ingredients. Let sit for 10-minutes to steep, then serve with a wedge of lemon for something a little extra.
Superfoods For Glowing Skin
A small, intentional spoonful is all it takes to turn a glass of infused water into something vibrant and deeply nourishing. Superfoods like acai berry, spirulina, butterfly pea flower, greens powder and natural berry powders create beautiful colours while adding their own unique plant nutrients. Whether you're drawn to deep blues, golden yellows or rich berry tones, these simple additions make it easy to bring a little extra nourishment, colour and creativity to your daily hydration ritual.
Blackberry Blood Orange
Blackberries bring a rich berry sweetness that pairs beautifully with the vibrant citrus notes of blood orange. As the colours slowly deepen through the glass, this infusion feels like a little burst of brightness, refreshing, nourishing and full of the kind of colour that makes hydration feel like a ritual rather than a reminder.
Ingredients
500ml of filtered water
4-5 fresh blackberries, organically grown
1/2 blood orange, organically grown
1-2 sprigs borage, organically grown
1 cup ice cubes, filtered water
(optional) 2-3 drops stevia or tsp agave syrup
(optional) 1 scoop of REPAIR {gut + skin} or your choice of collagen powder
Add the fruit with ice to a fancy goblet and let sit for 10-minutes to steep. Serve with a wedged of orange, few berries and borage blossoms.
Infuse Citrus For A Natural Glow
Lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit bring a little sunshine to your hydration ritual. Their fresh, uplifting flavours brighten each glass, while their natural vitamin-C content makes them a beautiful addition for supporting healthy, radiant skin. Simple slices of citrus have a way of turning everyday water into something that feels refreshing, vibrant and full of glow.
Borage Leaves & Blossoms
Borage brings a beautiful garden-to-glass touch with its delicate blue star-shaped blossoms and fresh green leaves. Intentionally enjoy this as a botanical ingredient, it adds a soft, refreshing cucumber-flavoured note to infused water. Borage turns simple hydration into something a little more beautiful, calming and intentional.
Flower Infused Ice Cubes
Edible flowers frozen mid-bloom, lemon settling quietly between the petals. This is the ritual you prep for once and reach for all week. It's a small, pretty pause dropped into your glass, turning ordinary water into something that feels like it was made for you.
Ingredients
500ml of filtered water
1 handful fresh edible flowers, organic
2 tbsp lemon, juice only
Stir the lemon juice into the water before pouring the combined mixture into an ice cube tray. Gently submerge a few blossoms in each cube mould and freeze the tray overnight. Drop an ice cube or two into plan water or any of these infusions, or try in your summer or cocktails for a pretty finishing touch.
Flower Ice Cubes
A little beauty can be frozen into the simplest moments. Flower ice cubes made with edible blossoms like pansies, calendula or violets add a delicate touch of colour as they slowly melt into your water, turning an everyday glass into something that feels special. They’re a simple way to bring a little garden-inspired magic to your hydration ritual and make staying hydrated feel like an experience to enjoy.
Shop The Ritual
The right vessel doesn't make the water taste any different. But there's something about pouring from a glass pitcher instead of drinking straight from a bottle that turns a habit into a small ceremony worth having a few pieces that feel good to hold.
Infused water ingredients and products we actually love & use —
Favourite Appliances: Devanti Ice Maker, and a Smeg Retro Blender, Portable Blender and Ninja Slushy Maker for fruity blends
Serving Glass: Pasabahce Glass Jug for entertaining, Salisbury & Co Tumblers and Blue Villeroy & Bosch Water Goblets for something a little fancy
Must-have Ingredients: citrus, chia seeds, edible flowers, fresh fruit and organic herbs
Optional: acai berry, spirulina, butterfly pea flower, greens powder and berry powders
Worth Adding: The Gut Co's FEED {gut + immune} and REPAIR {gut + skin} or your faves
Keeping The Ritual Going
Infused water holds for two to four days in the fridge, if sealed. Large mason jars make this super easy to practise. A big batch made on a Sunday can become the thing that's simply there for the rest of the week, no extra decision required each morning.
Health + happiness,
Emma Lisa xx
MIDLIFE NUTRITION PRACTITIONER
FAQs | Infused Water For Glowing Skin
Midlife Recipes & Hormone Harmony With A Women's Nutritionist
What is infused water?
Infused water is fresh filtered water that has been flavoured naturally with fresh or frozen fruits, hydrating vegetables, flavourful herbs, spices, edible flowers or superfood additions. As the ingredients sit in the water, they steep, releasing their natural flavour, colour and botanical qualities. Infused water creates a refreshing way to make hydration feel more enjoyable, palatable and easier to stick with each day.
Can infused water help with glowing skin in midlife?
Yes, infused water can support glowing skin by helping you stay consistently hydrated and when consumed regularly, provides nourishing nutrients like vitamin C-rich and antioxidant-rich botanicals. Healthy skin during midlife is supported by many factors, including hydration, nutrition, sleep and lifestyle habits. A beautiful glass of infused water can be a simple ritual that supports your everyday glow.
What are the best fruits to add to infused water for midlife skin?
Citrus fruits like lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit are the best infused water additions. These ingredients naturally contain vitamin-C needed to help boost collagen. Try fresh or frozen berries such as strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. These also add a bloom of colour and plant compounds. Kiwi, watermelon, citrus, and pomegranate are also beautiful fruity options for creating refreshing, skin-loving infused water combinations.
How long should you let infused water sit before drinking?
Infused water can be enjoyed straight away, but allowing it to sit for awhile in the fridge gives the flavours more time to gently infuse. Many combinations are beautifully prepared overnight, ready to enjoy as part of your morning hydration ritual. If you want to enjoy infused water right away, steep the ingredients for 10-minutes; this is plenty of time to get a taste of the flavour and nutrients. If you want a deeper glow, leave the infusion for 30-minutes to 2 hours either on the kitchen bench or chilled in the fridge.
How much infused water should I drink each day in midlife?
Hydration needs vary depending on your age, body, activity levels, climate and lifestyle. For most midlife women, aiming to drink water consistently throughout the day is more important than focusing on perfection. Turn hydration into a little ritual of self-care by making a large pitcher of infused water to make reaching for water easier and more enjoyable.
Can I drink infused water every day?
Yes, infused water can be enjoyed as a daily hydration ritual. Rotating different fruits, herbs and botanicals throughout the week keeps it interesting while allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavours and ingredients. When you make it a lovely ritual rather than a must-do or food rule, keeping hydrated and glowing in midlife becomes almost effortless.
What can I add to water besides fruit?
There are so many beautiful additions beyond fruit. Fresh herbs like mint, rosemary and basil, edible flowers, herbal teas, spices like ginger and cinnamon, and superfood powders such as acai, spirulina and turmeric can all add flavour, colour and nourishment to your water ritual.
Does infused water help reduce midlife cravings for sugary drinks?
Replacing sugary drinks with naturally flavoured infused water can be a simple way to reduce added sugar intake while still enjoying something refreshing and flavourful. Having a beautiful pitcher ready in the fridge can make the nourishing choice feel effortless. Before you give into a craving, boost your hydration with a 500ml glass of infused or warm water. More often than not, you're not actually hungry, but rather thirsty.
What is the best water to use for infused water?
Filtered water is a beautiful base for infused water because it provides a clean, fresh taste that allows the natural flavours of fruit, herbs and botanicals to shine. Starting with good quality water helps create a more enjoyable hydration ritual.
Meet The Editor & Nutritionist
ABOUT ME
Emma Lisa, Midlife Women's Nutritionist (CPN)
Recipe Developer & Wellness Content
Editor in Chief, Eat Nourish Glow
Emma Lisa is a certified Nutritionist and Women's Health Practitioner specialising in midlife hormone harmony, with over 14 years working with women in perimenopause, menopause and midlife. She is the founder and editor of Eat Nourish Glow, an independent wellness publication for midlife women and the recipe developer behind its hormone harmony recipe collection. She lives in Sydney with her partner and five children.
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