During the winter, it’s all-too-easy to drop your healthy eating routines in favor of traditional goodies that sap your precious skin of hydration and nourishment. Try this luscious, nourishing smoothie and DIY mask combo for a double-shot of detox, and a second helping of sweetness!
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Cardamom is an ancient beautifying spice closely related to ginger root. It contains vitamins A, B, and C, and antioxidants, helps improve circulation, and fights infection to speed recovery both internally and topically.
Sweet, delightful figs are also time-tested #beautyfoods, mirroring the vitamins A, B, C, and antioxidants of cardamom, while bringing a generous dose of fiber to the blend. Together with nutritious, fiber-rich banana, you have a fabulous balancing act to cleanse and fortify.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk | copper + selenium for anti-aging
- 6 unsweetened dried (or 4 fresh) figs, chopped | fiber + anti-aging vitamins
- 1 ripe banana | vitamin E for age-fighting + moisturizing
- ¾ teaspoon ground cardamom | increases circulation + vitamins for skin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon | antiseptic + skin plumping
- 1-2 tablespoons raw coconut nectar, to taste | low glycemic, mineral rich sweetener
- 4 spring water ice cubes | hydration + minerals
Directions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend at high speed for 1 minute, or until smooth.
- Portion out 1 tbs of blended smoothie into a small bowl and set aside.
- #Beautyfood tip: Garnish with fresh mint and a sprinkle of cardamom for easy digestion, extra nutrients, and a delicious taste.
Ready for your DIY smoothie mask?
- Grab the set aside 1 tablespoon of smoothie.
- Add 2 drops of Savor Beauty Manuka Honey Mask to thicken consistency and add clarifying, anti-aging benefits.
- Mix until well combined.
- Apply onto the face with circular massage.
- Leave on for 15 minutes.
- Remove with a warm washcloth & seal in the benefits with your moisturizer of choice.
