The Summer Glow Menu - Seasonal Foods Your Skin Will Love This Summer

During the warmer months, sun exposure, heat, and dehydration put extra strain on the skin. While SPF and a consistent skincare routine remain essential, what you eat can also make a difference. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats provide hydration, antioxidants, and nutrients that help support healthy, radiant skin from within.

Here's our summer glow menu 

For lasting hydration
. High temperatures, long days outdoors, and air conditioning can all leave your skin feeling dehydrated. In addition to drinking plenty of water, choosing water-rich foods helps support hydration from the inside out.
Add these to your plate: watermelon, cucumber, melon, strawberries, citrus fruits, or coconut water

For everyday protection
. Daily sun exposure increases oxidative stress, one of the main causes of dull-looking skin. Antioxidant-rich foods help support the skin's natural defenses against free radicals.
Choose these more often: blueberries, tomatoes, raspberries, blackberries, or cherries

For calmer skin
. Heat, UV rays, and travel can make your skin appear more reactive than usual. Including naturally anti-inflammatory foods in your diet can help support your skin’s overall balance.
Try these: turmeric, green tea, yogurt or kefir, chickpeas, or pumpkin seeds

For a stronger skin barrier
. Healthy fats help maintain the skin barrier—the protective layer that locks in moisture and keeps external aggressors out. A healthy barrier means softer, smoother, and more resilient skin.
Don't skip: Avocado, extra virgin olive oil, almonds, walnuts, or mixed seeds

For your summer glow
A colorful plate is often a nutrient-rich one. Vitamins A and C support collagen production and skin renewal, helping to maintain a fresh, luminous complexion.
Fill your basket with: Spinach, arugula, basil, parsley, bell peppers, kiwi

The Adesso Edit
Our three summer essentials:
- Watermelon: rich in water and naturally refreshing, it’s the ultimate summer snack
- Blueberries: small but packed with antioxidants that help support healthy-looking skin
- Cucumber: hydrating, crisp, and perfect for adding freshness to every meal

Beauty starts with everyday habits. Eat seasonal foods, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and make your meals part of your beauty routine.