Sweet organic blueberries are popping up in markets everywhere this week at great prices, so what better use than a #beautyfood smoothie bursting with juicy goodness to get you motivated? Blueberries contain one of the highest levels of age and disease-fighting antioxidants found in any fruit, which make them as important to your well-being as they are delicious! Here they are paired with another antioxidant star, sage leaf, plus the complete protein of chia seed to give your body energy and your skin a radiance that can only come from pure, natural ingredients!
As a masque, the chia acts as a gentle exfoliant, while their high alpha-lipolic acid content minimizes fine lines. Blueberries increase elasticity, and when you add fresh lemon to brighten and clarify, and you’ve got a recipe for mega glow!
Om Beauty Tip: Sage leaf is also found in Om Aroma & Co.’s Raspberry Protect Serum for it’s amazing wrinkle-reducing and cell renewing properties.
Smoothie Ingredients:
1 pt. Blueberries | anti-aging + elasticity
3 large sage leaves | wrinkle reducing + cell renewal
Juice of ½ lemon | brightening + detoxifies
2 Tbsp chia seeds, soaked overnight | exfoliant + minimizes fine lines
½ C unsweetened almond milk | beauty fats + vitamin E
1tsp vanilla or seeds of 1 vanilla bean | soothes + protects from environmental stresses
1 Tbsp raw coconut nectar or 1 packet stevia, to taste | natural sweetening
4 spring water ice cube
Masque Directions:
This #beautyfood masque is extra easy to create!
Pour 1 T of leftover smoothie into a small bowl
Add 1 tsp Om Aroma & Co. Manuka Honey Detox Masque to thicken consistency and add brightening benefits to the masque.
Apply in circular massage and leave on skin for 15 minutes.
Remove with a warm washcloth & moisturize with your moisturizer or serum of choice!