Green Smoothie – Powerhouse for Acne Control
Control Acne with this Green Powerhouse Smoothie
Green Smoothie – Powerhouse for Acne Control. 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
Spinach – high in antioxidants that fight against skin problems, contains Vitamins C, E, and A which are great for your skin
Lime – helps reduce oil, contains antiseptic qualities which helps kill bacteria that lead to acne, helps reduce redness and inflammation
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
Honey – known to have natural antibacterial and calming qualities which help soothe inflamed acne blemishes
Spirulina – facilitates faster cell turnover that helps skin heal faster, wards off free radicals and eliminates toxins from the skin to increase skin metabolism, and prevents candida overgrowth that can cause acne breakouts
Green Smoothie – Powerhouse for Acne Control
Ingredients
1 c Spinach
½ c Strawberries
½ Lime juice
1 tsp Ginger
1 tbls Honey
1 tbls Spirulina
Instructions
Add all to a blender and blend till smooth. Add ice for your desired smoothie consistency