6 Miracle Smoothies For Younger-Looking Skin, Hair and Nails

Radiant skin, lustrous hair and strong nails don't come from a bottle. If you're using store-bought products to freshen up your look, you're wasting your money. The best kept beauty secrets are in plants, and they can enliven your look just by being thrown in a green smoothie. Give these 6 miracle blends a try for an instantly youthful glow!

#1 Tropical Turmeric Cleanser

This delicious fruity blend actually reverses the look of sun damage on your face. Wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots and sagging skin can be lifted, tightened and refreshed by drinking this cleanser once a day. Not to mention that turmeric is naturally anti-bacterial to help ward off cold and flu germs, and the high vitamin C content in pineapple gives you another heavy hitting shot of immunity. Ingredients 2 c kale, stems removed ¼ c cilantro 2 c unsweetened coconut water 2 c chopped pineapple 1 c chopped mango Juice of ½ lemon ½ tsp ground turmeric Directions: 1. Blend kale, cilantro, and coconut water until smooth. 2. Add pineapple, mango, lemon juice, and turmeric and blend again.

#2 Papaya Sunrise

Give your hair a boost of lustre and strength with this treat of a smoothie. Papaya helps to thicken, strengthen and stop breakage caused by heat damage, sun exposure or chemical products. If you're looking to grow long locks, the extra vitamins and minerals packed into this tasty smoothie will increase blood flow to your scalp to make your hair grow full, long and radiantly smooth. Ingredients 2 c spinach 2 c unsweetened coconut water 1 orange, peeled 1 c seeded, peeled, and chopped papaya 1 c strawberries Directions 1. Blend spinach and coconut water until smooth. 2. Add orange, papaya, and strawberries and blend again.

#3 Radiant Cooler

The strawberries in this cooler work better than any night cream or face mask at targeting wrinkles. They boost the skin's natural elasticity barrier and pump up collagen levels for a look that rivals a day spa facial. The fruity blend of watermelons and peaches make this cooler ideal for a quick and healthy refreshment. Ingredients 2 c spinach 2 c chopped watermelon 1 c sliced peaches 1 c strawberries Directions 1. Blend spinach and watermelon until smooth. 2. Add peaches and strawberries and blend again.

#4 Pineapple Mojito

What's more indulgent than a mojito? Maybe one that acts as a beauty treatment? Have a spa night with your girlfriends and share this amazing recipe, which is proven to improve skin tone, balance discolouration and dark spots and rejuvenate overall health. Now that's one impressive blend! Ingredients 2 c kale, stems removed ¼ c fresh mint leaves 2 c unsweetened coconut water 3 c chopped pineapple Juice of 1 lime Directions 1. Blend kale, mint, and coconut water until smooth. 2. Add pineapple and lime juice and blend again.

#5 Kiwi Berry Glow

Detox the delicious way with this remarkable mixture! This smoothie flushes away toxins embedded in the skin to reveal clearer, cleaner and more vibrant cells. The antioxidant content helps strengthen nails, bones and teeth. Don't forget that this particular blend of fruits is amazing for curing digestive upsets and keeping your system running smoothly. Ingredients 1½ c spinach ½ c fresh mint leaves 2 c unsweetened coconut water 2 c blackberries 2 kiwifruit, halved Directions 1. Blend spinach, mint, and coconut water until smooth. 2. Add blackberries and kiwifruit and blend again.

#6 Southern Charm

This smoothie is a dream come true! Collard greens, lush cantaloupe and carrots all work together to clean up skin imperfections like blemishes and clogged pores. They also help grow long, strong nails and defrizz stubborn, damaged hair follicles. Ingredients 2 c collard greens 1 c water 1 c chopped cantaloupe 2 c chopped mango ½ c chopped carrots ½ c chopped pineapple Directions 1. Blend collard greens, water, and cantaloupe until smooth. 2. Add mango, carrots, and pineapple and blend again.

Give these recipes a try and tell us your results! How do you keep your complexion, hair and nails healthy?

Source: Prevention

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