Sunshine, swimsuits — and skincare struggles? Summer is the season of gorgeous glows and vitamin D, and yet it is also the time of year when, truly, no one seems to know how to best support their biggest bodily organ. With longer days spent in the sun and hot temperatures cranked up a notch (or two), your skin endures extra stress. SPF and topical treatments are one part of the equation, but the real radiance starts inside. So that means feeding your body the right nutrients to promote smooth, glowing skin all summer long.

From sun exposure and sweat to seasonal stressors, the summer can take its toll on your skin, leaving it dry, lackluster — or worse: irritated. Here’s what your skin is fighting:

• UV damage from more time outdoors, which can accelerate collagen breakdown
• Dehydration, which compromises your skin’s moisture barrier
• Environmental toxins like pollution, chlorine, and sunscreen buildup
• Increased oil and sweat production, which can lead to clogged pores and breakouts

Most people grab serums and creams — but that’s just half of the two-part equation. Topical skincare treats symptoms. Nutrition addresses the root. Feed your body it’s blocks, skin glows with beautiful radiance.

1. Collagen-Boosting Amino Acids

Collagen is the protein that helps keep skin firm, smooth and elastic — our natural production takes a nosedive starting in our mid-20s, and can speed up with sun exposure. Animal-based collagen supplements are common, but they are not the only solution — and they are often not well absorbed or heavily processed.

PlantFusion’s Complete Plant Collagen Builderdelivers a unique blend of plant-based amino acids that mirror the building blocks of collagen, giving your body the tools it needs to produce its own. It’s also packed with plant peptides, ceramides, and key minerals for skin repair and elasticity.

Why it’s ideal for summer: Helps restore what the sun degrades — without all of the animal byproducts.

2. Hyaluronic Acid for Deep Hydration

This hydrating powerhouse occurs naturally in your body and can hold 1,000 times its weight in water, so it’s vital to help keep your skin plump and moisturized — particularly in hot, arid climates. But levels of hyaluronic acid also decline with age, and under stress.

PlantFusion’s Collagen Beauty pairs hyaluronic acid with antioxidant-rich botanicals to deliver moisture to the skin from the inside out. Bonus: It’s delicious in water or smoothies, making it even easier to keep up with your hydration habit.

Why it’s perfect for summer: It maintains that dewy, bounce-back glow even when your skin is losing moisture in the heat.

3. Biotin + Silica for Stronger Hair, Skin and Nails

Biotin (a k a vitamin B7) gets a lot of attention for its role in promoting healthy hair and nails — and it’s also important for keeping your skin smooth and even. Paired with silica from bamboo extract, this nutrient duo fortifies your skin’s structural integrity and diminishes brittleness and dryness.

You'll find those nutrients present in both Collagen Beauty and Complete Collagen Builder, as well as Amla fruit and other botanical beauty boosters.

Why it’s ideal for summer: Helps reinforce the skin barrier and prevent peeling or flaking from sun exposure.

4. Vitamin C + Antioxidants to Fight UV Damage

Vitamin C isn’t just an immune booster, after all; it’s also required for producing collagen and helps to shield the skin from oxidative stress wrought by sun and pollution. Along with turmeric, white tea extract and potent plant antioxidants, it provides your vulnerable skin with a protective barrier against damaging free radicals that lead to wrinkles and sometimes, even cancer.

PlantFusion’s vegan collagen blends are packed with powerful natural antioxidants that combat free radicals and even skin tone.

Why it’s great for summer: Helps minimize inflammation, dark spots and expressions of sun stress.

5. Ceramides for Skin Barrier Repair

Ceramides are lipid molecules that are found in high concentrations within the skin’s surface layer and play a key role in maintaining the barrier and retaining moisture. UV rays or harsh cleansers can deplete the skin, causing it to be dry and flaky, and be prone to irritation. PlantFusion includes plant-based ceramides in its formulas to help replenish and restore this barrier naturally.

Why it’s great for summer: Seals out environmental irritants while locking in moisture.

In addition to supplements, your daily diet can have a major impact in maintaining your skin’s hydration, clarity and glow all summer long. Here are five easy, science-supported nutrition habits that nourish the skin from within:

Eat the Rainbow (Especially Reds and Oranges)

Fruits and vegetables high in beta-carotene, such as carrots, sweet potatoes and red bell peppers, aid in shielding the skin from the damaging rays of the sun and promote a warm, healthy glow. Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A, which is critical for cell turnover and repair.

Load Up on Antioxidant-Rich Foods

Berries, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, and green tea are full of polyphenols and flavonoids, compounds that help fight off free radicals and diminish inflammation — two key factors in aging skin and a dull complexion.

Prioritize Healthy Fats

Include omega-3s from flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts and avocados. These healthy fats help preserve the skin’s lipid barrier, which minimizes dryness and increases elasticity — especially important when skin is subject to sun and heat.

Keep Up With Hydration (But Not Just Water)

Hydration is not just about whether we drink enough water; it includes electrolytes and water-rich foods. Incorporate cucumber, watermelon, and celery into your meals, as well as citrus, and consider hydrating yourself with mineral-rich drinks like coconut water and herb infusions.

Balance Blood Sugar

Fast-digesting carbs (such as white bread, candy, and soda) can cause your insulin levels to be all over the place, which can cause inflammation and result in acne. Plus whole grains and protein and legumes keeps blood sugar stable and your complexion clear.

Rise N' Shine with Collagen Hydration

Stir a scoop of our vegan Collagen Beautyinto cool water with lemon, or add it to your smoothie. Its light, essential freshness makes it easy to include in your routine — and beginning the day well-hydrated can help your skin retain that hydration.

Fuel Skin Throughout the Day

Eat fruits and vegetables with a high water content, such as cucumber, watermelon and berries. Eat nuts and seeds for some healthy fat. And don’t forget to keep your Complete Collagen Builder(which has protein in it as well!) with you for your afternoon pick-me-up.

Nighttime = Repair Time

Your body heals while you sleep. By simply infusing your skin with collagen-boosting nutrients before you hit the sack, you can give your skin what it needs to rebuild while you sleep.

• Having too much sugar or alcohol, which can dehydrate and inflame the skin
• Not bothering with sunscreen, even in high UV days
• Using collagen products with artificial additives or fillers
• Skimping on sleep or hydration — your body needs both to recover

With PlantFusion's clean, plant-based collagen you don't have to worry about animal byproducts, heavy metals and artificial ingredients contained in so many traditional brands.

You don’t need a 10-step skincare routine to glow—you just need the right nutrients and habits. With the support of PlantFusion’s Collagen Beauty and Complete Collagen Builder, you can nourish your skin with plant-based ingredients that make a real difference.

Ready to glow from the inside out?

Explore your summer glow essentials:

• Collagen Beauty – for deep hydration + antioxidant defense
• Complete Collagen Builder – for firm, smooth, healthy skin