I have worked TOO hard over the years to clear up my acne-prone skin to let it fall apart when I work up a good sweat. Personally, I know working out and warm weather can cause some of my acne to return with all the sweat and grime (which is normal).
There is no such thing as perfect skin, but I have found multiple ways to combat skin issues. So today I am going to share a āBlemish Blast Smoothieā that I absolutely love!
Just like the rest of my April posts, Iām focusing my DIYās on food that is good for skin. The food we swallow becomes the building blocks for our cells, blood, organs, and our skin. Some foods contribute to our health and vitality, while othersā¦ZAP it.
A small percentage of people have genetically flawless skin, a small percentage of people have severe genetic acne, but for the majority of people, lifestyle and diet play a critical role in oneās complexion.
This weeks āBlemish Blastingā Smoothie includes ingredients that will help reduce redness and inflammation that often come with acne.
Strawberry and papaya:Ā One cup of strawberries or papaya both deliver over 100% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C, which fights free-radicals and supports collagen production, helping to give you clear, wrinkle-resistantĀ skin.
Ginger:Ā Ginger offers powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, which can help reduce the size and redness of a blemish.
Flax seed:Ā Flax is loaded with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, which can help bring down a blemish quickly, reduce redness, and speed the rate at which wounds heal.
Hemp seed:Ā Hemp seeds may be tiny, but they contain a massive amount of protein, including the sulfur-bearing amino acids which are used to build strong hair, nails, muscle and skin. They are also high in omega 3, an anti-inflammatory essential nutrient that can help bring down the redness and swelling of blemishes and even help prevent the formation of lines.
Cinnamon:Ā Cinnamon helps balance blood sugar, which may assist in keeping blemishes at bay, since research indicates a high glycemic diet, one filled with refined foods that spikes blood sugar, is associated with higher incidence of acne.
What You Need:
1Ā cupĀ frozen strawberries
1Ā cupĀ papaya
2Ā tsp fresh ginger
3Ā Tbsp hemp seeds
1Ā Tbsp flax seed
1Ā cupĀ water
Ā½Ā lime,Ā juiced
Ā¼Ā tsp cinnamon
ā Ā tsp vanilla extract
How to Make It:
CombineĀ all ingredients and blend until smooth!
I hope you start to incorporate more foods that can help your skin and your body! Enjoy this skin-boosting smoothie - and let me know how you like it.
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