The quote that says ‘we are what we eat’ is completely true considering that the nutritions we intake influences our physical as well as mental being. Have you looked for cosmetic products in multiple drug stores, or searched tons of websites online questing for juice for clear skin even when the prices cross your budget? Every day, the media is bombarded with hundreds of beauty care product launches making many promises. They might be effective for some but however, there is always a risk of skin ailments and breakouts due to the high chemical content in them which might not be suitable for some skin types.
Natural and organic ingredients found in households can be cost-effective and a quick way to get healthy skin. A mix of natural ingredients can be applied on your face as a facemask but did you know that intake of fruits and vegetables can speed up the process of attaining a clear, glowing skin? Moreover, juices are super delicious and hydrating!
Fruits and vegetables are tremendously effective because of the high nutrient content in them which cleanses the entire digestive system and drives the toxins out easily. Some of the skin problems like pimples and blemishes are caused due to these toxins coming out of the skin pores. Fruits and vegetables, when churned into delicious juices, can be a great way to consume the maximum of it as well as stay hydrated. So time to end the quest for face creams and face masks and check out these top 3 effective juice recipes for a clear and healthy glowing skin.
Watch this video on juice for clear skin tone and try this juice recipe in your daily life to get flawless skin.
1. The Hulk Tonic:
What you’ll need:
- 2 green apples
- 4 Celery stalks
- 2 Kale leaves
- 1 cucumber
- ½ cup spinach
These five green superheroes are all you need for clear glowing skin as well a strong immunity to fight the virus! Let us tell you the benefits of each:
Green apples are rich in antioxidants and help to rejuvenate as well as hydrate your skin.
Celery, kale and spinach are immunity-boosting green leaves that are rich in vitamin A. They also help with improving the elasticity of your skin hence, helps in keeping your skin younger and well-toned. Kale and spinach can have a bitter taste but mixing it with lemon or green apples will enhance the flavour. Cucumber makes your drink super hydrating and refreshing.
How to prepare it:
Wash the vegetables and leaves well. Remove the apple seeds and cut them into half. Likewise, roughly cut the leaves and cucumber and toss them into the juicer. Juice them on high intensity for a minute or two till smooth and serve.
Pro tip: you can add a few drops of lemon or a tsp of honey to add a zesty taste or sweeten it. Avoid adding sugar.
2. The Bunny’s Drink:
What you’ll need:
- 2 carrots
- 2 oranges
- ½ inch ginger
- ½ tsp turmeric
Clear skin in winters? This perfect juice not only makes your skin glow but keeps you warm and fit within as well, considering the chilly weather.
Carrots contain vitamin A and shield your skin from the harmful UV rays. Carrots also help in repairing damaged skin cells ultimately making your skin glowing and healthy.
Oranges are a great source of antioxidants and vitamin C. This citrus fruit does wonders avoiding early ageing effects and prevents wrinkles to appear on your skin. Ginger and turmeric both act as an immunity booster and an anti-inflammatory ingredient that spices up your drink and makes it appealing. Turmeric is believed to lighten skin complexion and avoid the occurrence of blemishes.
How to prepare it:
Peel the oranges and ginger and wash the carrots. Add them into the juicer along with a tsp of turmeric powder. You can also toss in ½ inch of fresh turmeric instead of the powder. Blend them at high speed until smooth and serve.
Pro tip: add ½ cup beetroot to make it even more delicious and healthy!
3. Berry Beet-iful:
What you’ll need:
- 1 cup beetroots
- 1 cup strawberries
- 2 red apple
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
Just how creative the name is, this amazing juice will work wonders for your skin. Beetroots help to detox the system and purify the blood resulting in removing toxic waste from the blood and giving a long-lasting glow to your skin. It is also rich in vitamin C that will help with early ageing symptoms and avoids the occurrence of wrinkles. Apples are antioxidants and sweeten your juice in a healthy way. Strawberries do wonders for your skin by improving the complexion, reducing the puffiness of eyes, whitening the teeth, repairing damaged cells and cleansing the skin.
Pomegranate seeds can be added to fight the bacteria on the skin and also, makes your juice delicious.
How to prepare it:
Wash the beetroot, peel them and roughly chop. Remove the stems of the strawberries and wash them well. Remove the apple seeds and cut them into half. Peel and pick out pomegranate seeds. Toss them on high speed in the juicer and blend until smooth. Strain it using a strainer or a cloth and serve.
Pro tip: you can also add more berries of your choice ranging from blueberries, raspberries and blackberries to make your juice extra delicious!
The Takeaway:
Juices are a great way to keep yourself hydrated and consume maximum amounts of fruits and vegetables in a day. You may eat one apple or include a cup of spinach in your diet every day but when blended with a mix of different ingredients, you are, in a way, consuming more fruits and vegetables. Moreover, it is easy to prepare and can be bottled up and carried anywhere you go. If you grow your own produce, well and good. If not, we recommend you to peel the vegetables before juicing them. Finally, we hope these 3 juice for clear skin and their recipes will work wonders for your skin and keep you healthy and fit!
Author Bio:
Anushka Bhargava
Anushka is a passionate writer and a poet pursuing a degree in media and communications. She regularly contributes a Food Guest Post on F and B Recipes.