Using commercially bought creams and skin serums are a common thing to do to help your skin get that perfect glow. But what’s important is that the skin gets that glow from within and the only way to do that is by consuming some healthy drinks!
Here are 6 of the best drinks for clear glowing skin:
Turmeric Shots – Turmeric is known to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It improves skin tone and over-all complexion and gives a naturally glowing skin
Ingredients:
- Carrot (protects the skin)
- Turmeric root (calms inflammation)
- Amla (rich in vitamin C)
- Water
- Pepper (optional)
Method:
Wash the carrots, turmeric root and amla under running water to get rid of dirt and other impurities. You can also soak them in water for around half an hour before using them for the turmeric shot. Then, chop up the carrot and amla into pieces and set aside in a bowl.
Next, scrape off the skin of the turmeric root and cut into slices and set aside.
For the drink: Into a blender, add in all the ingredients along with the water and blend into a fine and smooth liquid without any lumps. Strain and consume.
Beetroot Juice – Loaded with antioxidants, beetroot can brighten even the dull complexions while pomegranate promotes healthy skin.
Ingredients:
- Beetroot (rich in antioxidants)
- An inch of ginger (for healthy gut)
- Pomegranate (for skin health)
Method:
Wash the beetroot and ginger under running water to get rid of all the dirt and impurities. This step is very essential as this drink is going to be consumed raw.
Then, peel off the skin of the beetroot and chop them into medium-sized pieces and set aside. Thereafter, scrape out the skin of the ginger and set aside an inch of ginger for use. You will require to cut open the pomegranate and set aside the seeds/arils.
For the juice: Into a mixer blender, add in all the ingredients along with a cup of chilled water and blend well until liquidy. Strain into a glass and consume.
Matcha Tea with Turmeric – super antioxidant rich drink that you can consume to help reverse sun damaged and fight acne.
Ingredients:
- Matcha powder (rich in antioxidants)
- Turmeric (anti-inflammatory)
- Pepper powder (optional)
- Water
- Non-dairy milk
- Sweetener of choice
Sweetener options to use: Honey, jaggery syrup, maple syrup, ginger syrup, date syrup etc.
Non-dairy milk options to use: Cashew milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk etc.
Method:
Into a cup, add in the matcha and turmeric powder, along with a dash of pepper and a little water. Give it a quick whisk using a mini whisk or a bamboo chasen (exclusive matcha tea whisk). Mix it well for two to three minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
Then, add in any non-dairy milk of your choice and top up the cup. Lastly, add in a little any sweetener of your choice, give it a stir and it is ready to consume.
Oat-Nut Drink – Make this healthy breakfast smoothie that will help stimulate collagen to maintain elasticity in your skin.
Ingredients:
- Oats (rich in nutrition)
- Flaxseeds (rich in fatty acids)
- Pumpkin seeds (high in zinc)
- Cashewnuts (contains iron, zinc and magnesium)
- Dates (rich in iron)
- Water
Method:
Into a bowl, add in all the ingredients, top it up with water and soak overnight. The next day, strain out the water and pour into a blender.
Then, blend this mixture with a glass of water until smooth and it is then ready to consume.
Brighten up skin Juice – contains high levels of vitamin A. It can also help flush out toxins from the body, this reducing acne breakouts.
Ingredients:
- Orange (brightens skin)
- Carrots (stimulates hyaluronic production)
- Turmeric (boosts collagen)
- Water
Method:
Into a blender, add in carrots, orange and turmeric. Blend it and drink it along with your breakfast.
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Chia Tea – These seeds contain vitamins like vitamin A and vitamin C and are rich in iron and potassium. These nutrients can help boost skin elasticity over time, thus also keeping wrinkles and fine lines at bay, fighting all signs of ageing.
- Chia seeds (rich in omega-3 fatty acids)
- Herbal tea bag
Method:
Into a mini bowl, add in the chia seeds topped up with water and wait for 10 minutes until it bloats well. Then, into a glass of hot water, immerse the herbal tea bag and let it steep for 5 minutes.
Next, remove the tea bag and pour in the bloated chia seeds. Give it a stir and then consume while still warm.