Sipping to Glow: Ayurvedic Elixirs That Enhance Your Tan
A blend of wellness, daily ritual, and glowing skin from the inside out.
At AYU, we've always believed that a beautiful tan is more than just a color; it's an extension of your skin's health, your lifestyle, and your rituals. Whether you're using a spray tan or a self-tanner, the way your skin reacts is deeply connected to how it's cared for from within.
That's why today, we're bringing the conversation full circle, with a nod to one of our roots: Ayurveda, the ancient science of balance and wellbeing.
Let's talk glow from the inside out.
Your Glow Starts from Within
Your skin is your body's largest organ, and it reflects everything. When your system is hydrated, nourished, and in balance, your skin responds beautifully. A sunless tan applies more evenly. It fades smoothly. The color appears more radiant. The skin holds moisture longer.
In Ayurveda, this outer radiance is called ojas, a subtle essence of vitality that shows up as glowing skin, sparkling eyes, and calm energy. And one of the easiest ways to build your ojas? Through daily sipping rituals.
What is an Ayurvedic Elixir?
An Ayurvedic elixir is a warm or room-temperature drink made from ingredients that support your body's balance. Think beyond trendy juices or cold smoothies, Ayurvedic elixirs focus on gentle digestion, cellular hydration, and herbal nourishment.
Don't worry, this isn't about knowing your dosha or overhauling your kitchen. These are beginner-friendly glow drinks, made with ingredients you already love and some you may recognize from your favorite AYU products.
3 Glow Elixirs Inspired by Skin, Balance, and AYU Favorites
Each of these elixirs is designed to support your skin hydration, antioxidant levels, and inflammation balance, all key to a smooth, lasting tan.
1. Golden Morning Glow
Inspired by turmeric & rooibos in AYU's Tanvee Collection
This bright, warming tonic is perfect to start your day. It gently stimulates digestion while supporting your skin's natural barrier with antioxidants and calming botanicals.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup warm water or rooibos tea
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• Small pinch of black pepper
• Optional: ½ tsp raw honey for a Vegan choice, try a monk fruit or stevia
Why it glows:
Turmeric calms inflammation and supports skin clarity. Rooibos is rich in polyphenols that help protect skin from oxidative stress.
2. Rose Radiance Cooler
A gentle floral refresher for afternoon calm and skin hydration
This cooling drink supports hydration and helps maintain your skin's natural elasticity, perfect after sun exposure or a tan application.
Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp dried rose petals or rose tea
• 1 cup hot water (steep 10 mins, then cool)
• 1 tsp pomegranate juice
• 1–2 fresh tulsi (holy basil) leaves or a pinch of tulsi powder
• Ice cubes if desired
Why it glows:
Rose soothes the skin and heart. Pomegranate supports collagen and radiance. Tulsi is revered in Ayurveda for calming internal heat and boosting clarity.
3. Muscadine Grape Glow Tonic
Inspired by our Vino Bronzing Mist Collection
This antioxidant-rich blend supports skin cell renewal and may help your tan last longer by reducing oxidative breakdown in skin layers.
Ingredients:
• ½ cup 100% muscadine grape juice (room temp or gently warmed)
• ½ cup warm water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Optional: tiny pinch of pink salt
Why it glows:
Muscadine grapes are rich in resveratrol and polyphenols, which protect skin cells and reduce uneven tan fade. Cinnamon helps circulation and digestion.
Ayurvedic Beauty Is a Daily Ritual
One of the most grounding ways to return to yourself is through small rituals. For me, it's a warm cup of chai at sunrise on the patio, followed by movement and gratitude before I start the day in the lab.
These drinks are not just recipes; they're a moment of pause, presence, and purpose. And when that energy flows into your skincare, your tan, and your self-care… it shows.
Your Glow Ritual
Which glow elixir will you try first?
Please share your favorite moment of inner wellness on Instagram and tag us @ayusunless, whether it's sipping your rose tonic after yoga or prepping your skin with your AYU favorites. We'd love to see your version of beauty in balance.
Because healthy skin isn't a trend—it's your truest glow.
And we're here for every step of it.