Sure, maybe you've cleaned up your beauty routine. But have you cleaned up your diet? You'd be surprised what a big impact it can have on your skin. And even if you're not quite ready for a complete overhaul, smoothies are a nice place to start. After all, they're easy to whip together in the mornings and if you use the right ingredients, they can be pretty healthy too — they're packed with all the antioxidants, vitamins and other nutrients you need to turn the wattage up on your glow, from the inside out.
So, ready to add some complexion-boosting smoothies to your repertoire? Keep reading for some delicious (and easy) smoothie recipes — these healthy smoothies will help take your skin care game to the next level.
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Coconut Water Summer Smoothie
This delicious cocktail of coconut, orange, mango, strawberries and baby carrots is like summer in a glass — and it's so good for you too. The oranges and mangoes contain vitamins A, B, C, E and K, while the coconut water adds in some natural, refreshing electrolytes. Plus, the strawberries and carrots are also packed with tons of antioxidants (and antioxidants make everything better, inside and out).
Combine in the blender one cup each of the following:
Gone on a bit of a junk food bender lately? Sure it's fun in the moment, but it can leave you feeling bloated and can even lead to breakouts. A green smoothie is a great way to change the channel (and assuage your guilt) — this recipe contains healthy greens like lettuce and kale, as well as bananas and apples that will make drinking your veggies feel like a treat. (via myhealthmynature.com)
Blend together:
· 4 romaine lettuce leaves
· Handful of kale
· Some parsley sprigs
· A small lemon
· A whole apple cut into cubes
· A banana
· A cup of water
· Ice cubes
· 2 tablespoons of flax seeds
Cucumbers are not only for your puffy eyes — they make delicious smoothies as well! With cucumber as its main ingredient, this smoothie recipe from Women's Health is fiber-rich and loaded with potassium. Add in some cantaloupe for a boost of vitamin A and C (which will encourage cell turnover and production of collagen), and you've got yourself a refreshing summer treat.
Blend together:
· A medium cucumber peeled and chopped
· 1/2 c chopped cantaloupe
· 1/2 c chopped papaya
· A small lemon
· Ice cubes
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Berry-licious Smoothie
Berries are a smoothie staple for a reason: They taste great and they're super rich in antioxidants. This smoothie recipe by Elena from as Easy as Apple Pie contains all the berries we love: strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. A dollop of Greek yogurt adds in a decadent, creamy texture, while honey adds in a little extra sweetness (and when no one's looking, you can sneak a tiny bit of kale in there too).
Blend together:
· 1/4 c kale
· 1/4 c strawberries
· 1/2 c blueberries
· 1/2 c raspberries
· Greek yogurt
· 1/4 c water
· 1 t honey
