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3 super healthy smoothie recipes for glowing skin
By Lorna McGachie
2 min read
Want to know the secret to healthy, glowing skin? We’ll give you a hint: glowing skin starts on the inside.
While our expertly-formulated CBD skincare range offers smooth, supple radiance on the outside, a healthy diet packed with essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients helps it glow from within.
If your skin’s become dull and lacklustre, it’s time to shake up your beauty regime and unleash your natural radiance with our oh-so delicious (and nutritious) smoothie recipes. They’re incredibly quick and easy to make – perfect if you have little time to spare. Go get that natural glow!
Berry Bonanza
Our Berry Bonanza is a fruity whirl of bananas, raspberries and strawberries topped off with silky-smooth almond milk and nutty chia seeds. It’s not only totally delish, but it’s packed with nutrients to help your skin radiate from the outside.
Raspberries and strawberries are loaded with skin-protecting antioxidants, while bananas are ripe with vitamin A and C that help maintain a youthful glow. Bottoms up!
Ingredients:
75g frozen strawberries
75g frozen raspberries
80g frozen banana
150ml unsweetened almond milk
1tsp chia seeds
½ cup ice
Green on Me
This vibrant smoothie tastes a whole lot better than it looks. Finished with a tangy, tropical blend of pineapple and coconut water, it’s smooth, creamy and packed with skin-brightening vitamins, fatty acids, antioxidants and phytonutrients for a healthy glow.
Why not try it as a delicious breakfast to kick-start your day?
Ingredients:
50g frozen pineapple chunks
300ml coconut water
½ avocado, peeled and stoned
¼ cucumber, roughly chopped
Handful of spinach
Handful of kale
Sunshine Surprise
This sunny smoothie is a fruity concoction of vitamins, healthy fatty acids and antioxidants, all underpinned by sweet, smoothy, nutty coconut water. It’s not only incredibly hydrating, but it’s also rich in potassium and magnesium.
These magnificent minerals help rejuvenate skin, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and heal blemishes. How’s that for refreshment?
Ingredients:
300ml coconut water
1 avocado, peeled and stoned
50g baby carrots
50g frozen mango
75g frozen strawberries
Fancy giving these glow-giving smoothies a whirl? We’d love to know what you think.
And if you have any of your own skin-boosting smoothies to share, tag us on Instagram @naturesjourney for your chance to be featured on our website or in our Wellness Edit newsletter.
Lorna McGachie
Lorna is a freelance writer obsessed with cats, skiing and hydrated skin. When she’s not yearning to escape to the mountains, she’s busy scouring TikTok for the latest tips on keeping skin hydrated. She also aims to get at least 8 hours of beauty sleep a night and swears by the Sleep Easy Pillow Mist to help her drift off. LornaMcGachie.co.uk
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