5 Juicing Recipes That Are Good For Your Skin

We are what we eat and it’s important to eat a well-balanced diet for an overall healthy body. However, many of us struggle to eat the required amount of fruits and vegetables. This leads to a variety of issues including dull skin. Juicing is one of the best ways to up your fruit and vegetable intake. It’s also a great way to improve your skin health. You’ve probably heard of the famous green juice that many swear by. Here are some more juicing recipes that can help improve your complexion and appearance.

Turmeric And Orange Juice

A combination of turmeric and orange has been proven to have immense benefits on the body including improving skin health. Oranges are a rich source of vitamin c which boosts collagen production keeping your skin youthful. Turmeric contains curcumin which is packed with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties help treat chronic skin diseases such as psoriasis and scabies.

Ingredients

1 orange
½ turmeric

Method

Slice the oranges into small pieces
Chop the turmeric if you prefer
Add all the ingredients into the juicer
Pour the juice into a glass
Garnish with orange slices

Apple And Mint Juice

This apple and mint juice is not only super delicious but also nutritional for your skin and overall health. Mint leaves are beneficial to the skin as they clean the pores, keep it well-hydrated and help the skin’s blood flow lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. On the other hand, apples have immense nutritional value. They are packed with nutrients such as pectin, which helps the gut’s beneficial bacteria grow. It’s also a rich source of antioxidants that protect your cells from free radicals.

Ingredients

2 green apples
A handful of mint
1 lime
1 kale leaf

Method

Slice the apples into small pieces
Chop the mint and kale leaf if you prefer
Cut the lime into small pieces and remove the seeds
Add all the ingredients to the juicer and juice slowly
Pour the juice into a glass
Garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices

Sweet potato, Carrot, And Ginger Juice

If you struggle with acne, then you should know this recipe by heart. Sweet potatoes are highly underrated but they provide the body with ample nutrients to fight a number of issues including acne. Just one medium sweet potato provides your body with the complete recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. Carrots are also known for their skin rejuvenating properties and can reverse years of skin damage. They are rich in carotenoids, mainly β-carotene and lycopene, powerful antioxidants that improve skin glow, repair damaged skin, and treats blemishes.

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato
3 medium carrots
½ ginger

Method

Wash the ingredients
Peel them if you prefer
Cut them into small pieces
Juice all the ingredients
Serve in a glass

Cucumber Juice

Cucumbers have been a key ingredient in skin care since time immemorial. It’s mostly used to reduce puffiness around the eyes due to its cooling effects. However, as a juice, cucumbers offer more benefits for the skin. They contain Vitamin C and Caffeic acid which fight inflammation and rejuvenate the skin. Additionally, cucumbers are 96% water which keeps the skin hydrated.

Ingredients

1 big cucumber
1 lime

Method

Wash and cut the cucumber into small pieces
Wash and cut the lime removing the seeds
Add the cucumber and lime into a juicer
Pour the juice into a glass
Garnish with lime slices

Pineapple Juice

Pineapples are both delicious and loaded with nutrients. One of the most beneficial nutrients found in pineapples is known as bromelain which contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Its Vitamin C content is also beneficial for the skin as it boosts collagen production and aids wound healing.