Beauty Smoothie That You Can Eat & Wear as a Mask!

The next time you make a smoothie and you're about to rinse out the blender... WAIT! Have you ever thought about putting what's left over on your face? Just about everything that makes up a healthy/vitamin rich smoothie also can benefit your skin if applied directly to it. Why waste that last bit when it can be used to get a healthy glow, reduce free radical damage, re-hydrate, minimize fine lines/wrinkles, promote cell growth and stimulate collagen production. 

Here's what you'll need-

1/2 cup of non-fat plain greek yogurt (for vegan substitute use coconut yogurt)

1 cup of chilled acai green tea

Small handful of blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Small handful of chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Handful of fresh spinach

1 tbsp. of coconut oil

1/2 tbsp. of honey

1 tsp. of chia seeds

Blend together in a blender, adding green tea as needed! As a face mask- leave on for 10-15 minutes and rinse with cool water. 

Beauty Benefits of Each Ingredient-

Greek Yogurt Inner- contains probiotics (strains of good bacteria) that improve digestion which can improve acne, calcium which promotes new cell growth and B vitamins that help to reduce free radicals.

Greek Yogurt Outer- contains zinc which reduces inflammation/redness, lactic acid which exfoliates (reduces fine lines and wrinkles) as well as helps to lighten scarring within the skin.

Acai Green Tea Inner- helps with weight loss, reduces inflammation, fights free radicals, packed with anti-oxidants and vitamin B12, contains omega fatty acids and amino acids.

Acai Green Tea Outer- reduces redness and inflammation and helps to fight acne with anti-bacterial properties as well as detoxes the skin and reduces free radicals.

Blueberries Inner- rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins A/B/C/E, zinc, copper, potassium, iron and magnesium.

Blueberries Outer- all of the above which help to promote collagen production, promote new cell growth, provide healing properties, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties as well as reduces fine lines and wrinkles.

Strawberries Inner- contains vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, calcium, potassium and magnesium which all help to reduce free radicals, promote skin/bone health as well as immune system health.

Strawberries Outer- all of the above which help to promote collagen production/cell growth, lighten/brighten skin tone, cancer fighting anti-oxidants and contains malic acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) that exfoliates away dead skin cells and firms skin.

Spinach Inner- packed with anti-oxidants, vitamin A/C/E/K, magnesium, folic acid and calcium which all help to promote collagen production/cell growth, promote healing, support skin/hair/bone health and contain anti-inflammatory properties.

Spinach Outer- all of the above which help to reduce redness and inflammation, promote new cell growth/healing, help to remove impurities/toxins from pores and prevents premature aging of the skin.

Coconut Oil Inner- helps with weight loss (medium chain fatty acids), strengthens immune system, helps with proper digestion, contains anti-microbial properties that fight bacteria and promotes healing.

Coconut Oil Outer- all of the above which help to hydrate/strengthen/rebuild skin, promote new cell growth, fight bacteria and reduce acne. 

Honey Inner- natural energy boost, strengthens immune system, has carcinogen-preventing properties (anti-cancer), healing properties, anti-microbial properties and high in anti-oxidants.

Honey Outer- reduces inflammation, hydrates skin, promotes healing, contains anti-microbial properties that help with acne and lesions and reduce free radicals within the skin.

Chia Seeds Inner- contain omega 3 fatty acids, B vitamins, zinc, magnesium and potassium and also contains some protein.

Chia Seeds Outer- all of the above including high in anti-oxidants which help to promote new cell growth, contain healing properties, reduce inflammation and lightens/brightens skin.