Colder weather can make it challenging to keep up with your green smoothies, but as we honor the spirit of gratitude this season, we open up to the abundance of nourishing fruits, veggies, and warming spices all around us! This #beautyfood smoothie and mask will get you going and keep you warm, all while feeding your skin both inside and out.

Powerful, deep green kale is the focal point here, for its high content of both vitamin C and A, boosting collagen and promoting renewal of cells. It gives you all the vitamin K you need in a day, while boosting your body’s intake of both iron and calcium. Nutrient dense spinach and chard are added to the blend, for their variety and richness of vitamins and minerals.

We’ve added super spices ginger, cinnamon, and, for the brave, a pinch of cayenne to rev up your circulation, get your blood flowing, and energize! Keep reading for this delicious skincare mask that's sure to brighten up your winter blues.

Rich in Vitamin K, C, and A, spinach helps promote collagen production. This reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while enhancing hydration. Plus, spinach is packed with antioxidants which are great for protecting your skin from free radicals.

*Pro-tip: want to up your intake of greens without sacrificing flavor? Then spinach is the way to go. It's flavor is extremely mild and goes unnoticed when blended, making it a perfect addition to any recipe!

A powerhouse of antioxidants and vitamins, not only is Swiss chard great for your skin, it's amazing for your body. Swiss chard stabalizes blood sugar, improves brain functioning, strengthens bones, and even have anti-cancer properties!

Ginger is amazing at reducing inflammation both inside and out. It's also great for brightening dark spots and improving skin texture. Ginger has even been shown to reduce acne thanks to it's anti-inflammatory properties.

Ingredients :

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk | beauty fats + vitamin E
• 1 small organic apple, chopped | anti-aging vitamins + keeps skin clear
• 1 small banana | vitamin B for skin plumping + fiber
• 1 cup fresh spinach | antioxidants + vitamin C for collagen boosting
• 2 large leaves lacinato kale, chopped | vitamin A for cell renewal
• 2 leaves Swiss chard | Vitamins A, C. E + K for nourished and youthful skin
• 1” piece ginger, peeled and chopped | promotes good digestion + immune boosting
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon | draws oxygen to the skin
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) | detoxifying + stimulates digestion
• Juice of 1/2 lemon | brightening + detoxifies
• 1 teaspoon stevia, monkfruit, honey, or maple syrup to taste | non-refined natural sugar alternatives

Instructions :

• Place all of the ingredients into a blender.
• Blend at high speed for 1 minute, or until smooth.
• Portion out 1 tbs of blended smoothie into a small bowl and set aside.
• Pour the remaining portion into a glass + enjoy!

• Grab the 1tbs of smoothie which was previously set aside.
• Add in 2 drops of Savor Beauty Pumpkin Serum. (This will thicken consistency and add clarifying, anti-aging benefits)
• Stir until combined.
• Apply mask.
• Massage the mask onto your skin in circular motions until evenly distributed.
• Leave on skin for 15 minutes.
• Remove gently with a warm washcloth.
• Seal in the benefits with your moisturizer of choice.

Easy to make and delicious, this smoothie and mask recipe will leave you with that Korean "mul-gwang", lit-from-within glow. We hope you love it, enjoy!