Glowing Green Smoothie to Help Clear Acne
Acne Fighting Recipe – Glowing Green Smoothie
Glowing Green Smoothie to Help Clear Acne. Smoothies are one of the easiest and quickest ways to deliver nutrients, vitamins, and anti-oxidants to the body, which are essential in preventing the growth of acne causing bacteria. Consume an acne fighting smoothie once or twice a day, and you’ll build healthy and very resistant skin cells that won’t allow acne to form.
Note the ingredients and the color of your smoothies as it’s all relevant to revving up your immune system and creating an environment that prevents bacteria from growing.
GREEN – contains phyto-nutrients, micro-nutrients and vitamins, which will enhance red blood cells to deliver a consistent flow of nutrition to your skin surface.
ORANGE – loaded with Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which aid in building the healthiest acne resistant skin cells.
DARK RED, BLUE AND PURPLE – consist of antioxidants and micro-nutrients which helps your immune system prevent bacteria from getting into your skin. Mix all 3 colors and you’ll get a super nutritious brown smoothie.
Avocado – contains omega-9 fatty acids that provide moisture in the epidermal layer of skin, oleic acid that helps reduce redness and inflammation, contains a large amount of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids that keep skin moisturized.
Chia Seeds – Soothes inflammation, contains Omega-2 fatty acid that helps aid the healing process of irritated blemish wounds and protect the outer layer of skin from bacteria
Lime or Lemon – helps reduce oil, contains antiseptic qualities which helps kill bacteria that lead to acne, helps reduce redness and inflammation
Spinach – high in antioxidants that fight against skin problems, contains Vitamins C, E, and A which are great for your skin.
Cucumber – contain large amounts of water content which are an excellent source of hydration for skin, high in silica which have positive benefits for your skins appearance, and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients which reduce redness and other skin irritations.
Mint Leaves – contains strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which prevent inflammation that can seriously help clear acne.
Greek Yogurt – has natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, and probiotics that can actually prevent and control acne breakouts
Protein Powder – contains protein that is essential for generating healthy skin and nails. The collagen and amino acids found in whey protein help maintain skin’s elasticity and firmness
Glowing Green Smoothie
thank you delish for the foundation of this smoothie
Ingredients
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (organic pea or collagen)
1/4 Avocado
2 tbsp Chia seeds
1 Lime, juiced
1 handful of Spinach
1 small Cucumber
1/4 c Mint Leaves
1 c Greek Yogurt
Instructions
Blend all ingredients together in blender