Smoothie Recipes for Acne Prone, Oily Skin

​​People tend to think of a direct, immediate impact between bad eating habits and bad skin – for example, many believe that eating greasy food will literally cause oily skin.

​The reality is a bit more complicated. Here’s what actually happens: ​Unhealthy food choices such as greasy fast food, sugar, soda, white bread etc., cause the blood to become highly acidic over time, which peaks the inflammation response. 

In a struggle to obtain a harmonious balance, body systems go haywire and hormonal changes can even occur.  Excess hormones, combined with body-wide inflammation can trigger breakouts and excess sebum production.

If a breakout is just beginning, the inflamed area expands, as the body’s fight response goes into over drive.  Acne bacteria also feed off an acidic environment – turning that tiny breakout into a much larger pustule, that can take weeks to heal.  
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By controlling inflammation internally, the pH level of blood becomes neutral, disallowing further bacterial growth. This in turn prevents acne, while minimizing swelling of existing breakouts.  ​

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Wouldn’t it be nice if fast food restaurants offered fresh green smoothies at the drive-through? Unfortunately, most of them don’t – so if you’re short on time in the morning, blend one of these up at night, and pour into a cup with a lid, so you can drink it the next morning. Simply shake & go! 

To create a thick smoothie, mix using a regular blender or a Ninja. For a thinner drink, the fruits & veggies can be pressed through a juicer. You can also sub the ½ cup coconut water with regular water or almond milk. Adjust the amount for desired thickness. 

Skin Brightener:
The waxy component of sebum that’s responsible for pore clogs is called Squalene Peroxide. Increasing Vitamin C intake prevents Squalene from oxidizing, thereby helping to prevent blackheads and acne breakouts. Apple, Pear, and Lemon provide skin-brightening Vitamin C, while Celery detoxifies the blood to release any toxins that may be lurking. Fresh Ginger amps up circulation – for a heightened natural glow. 

Kaley Daily:
​​A great way to start your day, every day! The green foods and apple cider vinegar in this recipe balance pH levels to fight inflammation. Cucumber decreases water retention, while banana adds potassium in case you’ve been having a little too much fun at the bar!  When potassium levels dip (infamously caused by alcohol consumption), your skin can become dry – and begins producing excess oil to compensate. 

​Green Meanie:
This is a fantastic smoothie to drink if you’ve over-done it with junk food and carbs. After making a slew of bad dietary choices, your body probably feels inflamed, puffy, and sluggish. Drink this to flush away retained water and neutralize pH level, bringing everything back into balance. 

Acne Buster:
This combination of fruits & veggies is packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, antioxidants and probiotics helps quell skin inflammation to reduce redness and puffiness surrounding breakouts. Drink several times weekly to discourage breakouts altogether! 

​Top with pomegranate, chia or flax seeds for extra nutrition & added crunch!