The best approach to clear, glowing skin is to target the issue at its root. Time to put your serums and spot treatments aside for just a sec and listen to your body. Check out these 5 anti-acne drinks that will fight all your acne woes from the inside out!
1. Simple 3-Ingredient Drink
This triple morning boost will keep your breakouts at bay. Lemon and ACV, on their own, are beneficial ingredients when it comes to your internal health. And when you put them together, you get the ultimate anti-blemish punch!
Lemon is a good source of Vitamin C. Yes! The skincare ingredient everybody’s raving about. But did you know ingesting Vitamin C has its benefits, as well? It increases our defense against bad bacteria, free radicals, and other gut-attacking enemies by supporting a healthy immune system. It’s also said to assist with liver functioning.
Apple cider vinegar has acetic acid that helps your body absorb minerals and rebalance the pH of the stomach. A balanced mind and body gets you one step closer to bing bing skin!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or 1/2 tbsp if too strong
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Directions
- Combine and stir the ingredients in water (preferably warm)
- Add honey or sweetener of choice
- Enjoy!
2. Turmeric Golden Latte
Get yourself a taste of this liquid sunshine! If you’re looking for something that will reduce inflammation, then you’ve found it. Turmeric contains a powerful anti-inflammatory and protective active compound called curcumin. Consuming turmeric can decrease symptoms in skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, aaaand acne.
Tip: To enhance the absorption of curcumin, try eating or drinking the golden spice with pepper or cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp each cinnamon and ground ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp sweetener to taste (optional)
Directions
- Add ingredients to a small saucepan over medium heat
- Whisk until steaming and frothy
- Pour into mug and enjoy!
3. Spearmint Tea
When your hormones are out of whack and imbalanced, breakouts can occur. Well, spearmint tea is THE drink for hormonal acne. The mint is known for its anti-androgenic and anti-inflammatory properties, which decreases sebum production and blemishes. Drinking organic spearmint tea can actually reduce the redness associated with acne lesions.
Try it out! But, as always, don’t go overboard and consume moderately.
Ingredients
- 1 Organic Spearmint tea bag
- 1 cup hot water
- Honey (optional)
Instructions
- Pour a cup of boiled water over the tea bag
- Steep for 5-10 minutes
- Add honey if you wish and enjoy!
4. Dandelion Chai
Your skin and body are linked. So, if you want to combat those pimples, make yourself a cup of delicious dandelion chai tea. Both ingredients support the internal systems of your body, such as your gut, your liver, your immune system, etc.
Dandelion root not only helps with the liver detoxification process, it also heals adrenal fatigue. You want to make sure your adrenal glands aren’t overworked because that can lead to inflammation and, you guessed it, acne.
Chai is also beneficial because it calms down irritation/redness and improves digestion for that healthy gut.
Ingredients
- 1 Organic Dandelion Chai Probiotic tea bag
- 1 cup hot water
Instructions
- Pour a cup of boiled water over the tea bag
- Steep for 10 minutes and enjoy!
5. Matcha Latte
Don’t underestimate the power of a good cup of matcha. It’s chock-full of antioxidants that can help counteract sebum oxidation and reduce inflammation. And since matcha has 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea, you’re definitely sipping a mega dose!
Sugar might not be the best, but there are better alternatives for that sweet touch. For instance, maple syrup is packed with antioxidants, nutrients, and minerals.
Ingredients
- Water
- Matcha tea powder
- Milk of your choice
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract (optional)
- Ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot. Stir occasionally
- In a small bowl, add the boiling water, matcha tea powder, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Stir until well combined
- Pour the milk into a mug and add the matcha tea mixture. Stir until mixed and enjoy!
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