SWEET KALE SMOOTHIE FOR CLEAR SKIN – ACNE

Clear Skin with a Sweet Kale Smoothie

Sweet Kale Smoothie for Clear Skin – Acne. Smoothies are one of the easiest and quickest ways to deliver nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants 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 juices 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 help your immune system prevent bacteria from getting into your skin. Mix all 3 colors and you’ll get a super nutritious brown smoothie.

INGREDIENT BENEFITS

Kale – High in vitamin E, beta-carotene, fiber, and a range of phytonutrients which all work to build healthy, clear skin
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
Greek Yogurt – has natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties, and probiotics that can actually prevent and control acne breakouts
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 skin’s appearance, and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients which reduce redness and other skin irritations
Blackberries – chockful of potent antioxidant compounds known as phenolics to help control free radicals contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which may help decrease wrinkling
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
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
Honey – known to have natural antibacterial and calming qualities which help soothe inflamed acne blemishes

Sweet Kale Smoothie for Clear Skin – Acne

Ingredients
1 cup of Kale, chopped
1/2 Avocado
1 c Greek Yogurt
½ of Cucumber
1 c Blackberries
½ c of Orange
1-2 tsp Honey
1 tsp Spirulina
Ice

Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice for your desired consistency

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