Green Tea Smoothie with Spirulina for Acne Control
Acne Fighting Smoothie with Green Tea and Spirulina
Green Tea Smoothie with Spirulina 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 – consists of 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.
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 Tea – contains a powerful antioxidant called EGCG (a potent anti-aging ingredient) that fights DNA damage from UV rays, also contains catechins that reduce irritation, redness, and swelling
Mint – contains strong anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which prevent inflammation that can seriously help clear acne
Lime – helps reduce oil, contains antiseptic qualities which helps kill bacteria that lead to acne, helps reduce redness and inflammation
Greek Yogurt – has natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, and probiotics that can actually prevent and control acne breakouts
Honey – known to have natural antibacterial and calming qualities which help soothe inflamed acne blemishes
Green Tea Smoothie with Spirulina for Acne Control
Ingredients
1 tbls Spirulina
1 c brewed and cooled Green Tea
1 c Greek Yogurt
1/2 c loosely packed chopped Mint
2 Limes – juiced
1 tsp Honey
Ice cubes
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice for your desired consistency