This juice recipe for clear skin is not only delicious, but full of nutrients which help support healthy, radiant skin. Your diet definitely effects the way your skin looks and feels. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables is essential to creating and maintaining beautiful youthful skin, and juicing is an easy way of consuming more of them. Drink this juice a few times a week to reap the benefits. It makes a whole litre and is very filling, so will make a great breakfast meal.
Here are the amazing skin benefits of each ingredient
Red Apples
Red Apples are very high in antioxidants which help prevent oxidative damage to the skin and cells. Skin is a major target of oxidative stress due to reactive oxygen species that mostly come from the environment. An excess of free radicals will disrupt cellular metabolism and lead to skin cell damage. Antioxidants play a crucial role in the health of the skin.
Oranges
Oranges are known for their high Vitamin C content which assists in collagen production. This helps the skin stay strong and maintain a youthful appearance. Consuming adequate Vitamin C supports optimum skin health and its high antioxidant activity protects the skin from UV irradiation. Oranges also contain zeaxanthin which has been shown to protect against UV light damage. This is crucial because over-exposure to UV light is one of the main factors in skin ageing, causing dryness, wrinkles and pigmentation.
Beetroot
Beetroot is very high in iron which is essential for healthy skin. Our bodies require iron to make haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells, which ensures they can carry oxygen around the body. When we are lacking sufficient iron, the blood cells become less red, and this causes the skin to look pale. Therefore, consuming enough iron helps our skin have that healthy, radiant glow.
Celery
Celery is high in an important mineral called potassium. This acts as an electrolyte in the body and helps regulate fluid balance, determining the amount of water inside the cells. Consuming adequate potassium helps keep the skin hydrated and supple. Potassium also supports normal cell-cycle progression, helping the growth of new skin cells, promoting youthful skin.
Lemons
Lemons are high in many incredible plant compounds including flavonoids. Flavonoids have been shown to absorb UVB rays, and inhibit enzymes involved in the inflammatory process from UV-induced damage, and thus acts as a natural sunscreen.
Ginger
Ginger is well know for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. This helps reduce any redness caused by inflammation and supports an even, healthy skin tone. Ginger is also high in antioxidants which promote collagen production.
Juice Recipe for Clear Skin
Ingredients
- 4 red apples
- 2 oranges peeled
- 2 medium beetroot
- 2 stalks celery
- 1/4 lemon peeled
- 2cm piece ginger
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients through a juicer
