Juicing Recipes For Acne (Control and Heal Skin)

things you should be aware of before Juicing for acne

Carrots contain beta-carotene and retinoids. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that reduces free radicals and oxidative stress in the body. These are stressors in the body that can trigger acne.

Retinoids, derivatives of Vitamin A, are important for the growth of new skin cells. They also aid in hyaluronic acid and collagen production. Hyaluronic acid increases skin's health. Additionally, collagen is important in building healthy skin.

Cucumbers are excellent skin hydraters. Cucumber juice has been shown to lessen inflammation and cleanse the body of toxins. Clogged pores set the stage for potential bacteria growth and acne formation. Cucumbers contribute to alleviating this problem.

Berries are high in antioxidants. However, strawberries are not a berry I recommend for acne problems. It is high in histamine and can cause rash in sensitive people. Use precautions until acne problems are under control.

Blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries all contain Vitamin C which are great for skin health. Also, raspberries contain Omega-3 which are also great for the skin and inflammation. 

Zucchini contain carotenoids which protect the skin. They also keep the skin hydrated due to their high water content. In addition to this, zucchinis are great for the digestive tract.

Digestive problems are a big contributor to skin problems including acne vulgaris. Juicing foods like zucchini that help with this can help tremendously. 

Apples in general contain quercetin which helps the body with inflammation. However, red apples in particular have the antioxidant anthocyanin which helps with beneficial gut bacteria. Gut bacteria need to be balanced in a person with skin issues.

Additionally, these antioxidants provide more anti-inflammatory power. They also contain more beta-carotene than green apples do. However, both types of apples add beneficial nutrients that help skin conditions.

Another food high in beta-carotene is sweet potatoes. This food also has Vitamin C and anthocyanins that have anti-inflammatory properties and lessen oxidative stress. Vitamin C is also important in the production of collagen which restores skin structure.

Collard greens are rich in many vitamins and minerals that support a healthy skin glow. Sulforaphane, for instance, is one element that helps digestive health and fights infections like H. Pylori that produce symptoms such as acne.

Also, a contributor of vitamin A and beta carotene and Vitamin C is the vegetable flat-leaf kale. I use flat-leaf due to it being more histamine-friendly compared to curly kale. 

Vitamin A helps with skin elasticity and integrity. Once again, collagen is a result of the body's use of certain nutrients such as Vitamin C. This makes kale a great juicing ingredient.

You may not think of asparagus as an obvious juicing choice. However, it provides the body with Vitamin A and the mineral zinc. Additionally, it offers the body prebiotics which are great for gut health.

There is a correlation between healthy gut bacteria and skin health. That is why the prebiotics asparagus offers the body can be very helpful in a juice. Also, zinc is shown to help acne conditions as well as reduce inflammation in the body.

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Red grapes offer the body resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant. It fights off bacteria and has anti-inflammatory properties as well. This antioxidant has been found to inhibit the growth of pimples formed from bacteria.

Another acne-fighting food to juice is beets. Beets contain Vitamin B9 (folate), Vitamins A and C, and minerals such as potassium and manganese which contribute to the skin's healthy glow.

Additionally, beets help the body with detoxification. This can be an important factor for people with acne. Also, beets reduce the amount of oil in pores helping to control bacteria that produce acne.

Lemon adds a tart zing to the drink, but also adds a high amount of Vitamin C and cleansing power. This fruit can help with acne scars and adds glow to the skin. Additionally, tones the skin and decreases the oils produced by the skin.

These two simple ingredients are not included in the juice recipes below but can be valuable components to add to any of the juices. Parsley is readily available, but watercress may be only found during certain seasons.

Both offer Vitamins C and K as well as many antioxidants. They also both offer detoxification benefits for the body that are very beneficial for those with skin conditions.

The last helpful acne-fighting food to juice that I am going to mention is arugula. This vegetable has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits that help with the generation of new and healthy skin. Additionally, it helps with skin elasticity and brightens the skin with its Vitamin C content.