Grapefruit, Orange and Strawberry Smoothie for Acne
Acne Fighting Smoothie – Grapefruit, Orange and Strawberries
Grapefruit, Orange and Strawberry Smoothie for 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 – consist of phyto-nutrients, micro-nutrients and vitamins, which will enhance red blood cells to deliver a consistent flow of nutrition to your skin surface.
ORANGE – will consist of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, which aid in building the healthiest acne resistant skin cells.
DARK RED, BLUE AND PURPLE – full 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.
Strawberries – contain salicylic acid which help reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, vitamin C to help skin stay healthy and vibrant
Grapefruit – is a natural antibacterial agent that helpse cleanse and heal your skin, contains anti-oxidants to fight free radicals in the skin that can cause lines, wrinkles, discolorations and other blemishes
Oranges – have a high content of citric acid, is a powerhouse of vitamin C which is essential for preventing acne, have anti-inflammatory properties that help in healing the swelling and redness around the acne
Ginger – prevents free radical damage, contains 40 anti-oxidant elements to fight free radical damage that prematurely ages your skin, promotes collagen production, increasing elasticity, and evening out skin tone
Grapefruit Orange and Strawberry Smoothie for Acne
Ingredients
1 c Strawberries, chopped
1 Grapefruit, peeled
½ cup of freshly squeezed Orange juice
½ cup of water
2 tsp fresh Ginger
Ice Cubes
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend to smoothie consistency. Add ice if desired