Drink your way to healthy skin!
When it comes to taking care of our skin, we don’t hesitate to splurge on skincare products such as lotions, serums and other potions to get gorgeously healthy skin. But most of the time, what we eat and consume weighs just as heavy as the skincare products we use to guarantee effective skincare. Our body is a temple and you should treat it that way. If you want to have smooth, clear and healthy-looking skin, you should take into consideration what you eat or drink as well!
One of the easiest and healthiest ways to boost the overall health of your skin is by drinking healthy smoothies. They’re packed with ingredients that are not only good for your skin, they’re also the perfect drinks to refresh and cool you off, especially during summer months. Whether you want to start off your day with a healthy breakfast drink or to refresh your afternoon with a deliciously cool drink, here are 3 smoothie recipes we’ve gathered that can give you a clearer complexion:
Blemish Blast Smoothie For Acne
The ingredients in the blemish blast smoothie will help reduce the redness and inflammation associated with breakouts.
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Ingredients
● 1 cup frozen strawberries
● 1 cup papaya
● 2 tsp. fresh ginger
● 3 Tbsp. hemp seeds
● 1 Tbsp. flax seed
● 1 cup water
● ½ lime juiced
● ¼ tsp. cinnamon
● ⅛ tsp. vanilla extract
The Ultimate Clear Skin Green Smoothie
The ingredients in this smoothie contain nutrients that are necessary for maintaining healthy skin such as hydration-boosting cucumber, avocado and chia seeds for vitamin E and fatty acids, and leafy greens for vitamin A.
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Ingredients
● 1 c kale, thick stems removed
● 1 c spinach
● 1/3 c cucumber
● 1/2 c pineapple, frozen overnight
● 1/2 banana, peeled and frozen overnight
● 1/2 avocado, peeled and pitted
● 1 tbsp. chia seeds
● juice of half a lemon
● 6 Ice Cubes
● 1/2 c water (plus more if necessary)
Bright Skin Smoothie Recipe
Zingy, refreshing and moisturizing for the skin! This bright skin smoothie brightens up the complexion and gives it a healthy glow.
Ingredients
● 1/2 kiwi (peeled)
● 1/2 apple (cored, peeled and roughly chopped)
● 1 small banana (roughly chopped, or half of a big one)
● 4 large frozen strawberries
● 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
● 1 cup unsweetened almond, coconut or soy milk
● 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
