Skin Glow Power Smoothie

We spend endless hours searching for the right serums and creams, but science tells us true skin health begins deeper — with nutrition. A recent review published in Nutrients (Assaf & Kelly, 2024) highlights the powerful role of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and phytonutrients in protecting and repairing skin at the cellular level (read full study here).

The review analyzed nutrients like vitamins A, C, D, E, zinc, copper, selenium, silicon, and omega-3s, showing they directly support collagen production, hydration, elasticity, and defense against oxidative stress. Even more exciting, the researchers mapped these compounds to whole food sources, giving us a blueprint for eating our way to healthier skin.

At Beauvais Magazine, we translated that blueprint into something practical, delicious, and glowing with possibility: the Skin Glow Power Smoothie.

The Recipe

• 1 cup spinach (Vitamin A, C, E, copper)

• ½ cup frozen mango (Vitamin C, beta-carotene)

• ½ cup frozen strawberries (Vitamin C, antioxidants)

• ½ avocado (Vitamin E, healthy fats)

• 1 tbsp chia seeds (Omega-3, zinc)

• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds (Zinc, copper)

• 1 Brazil nut (selenium powerhouse)

• ½ cup oats (silicon for collagen support)

• 1 cup almond milk (Vitamin E)

Directions: Blend all ingredients until creamy. Sip slowly and let your skin thank you.

Why It Works

• Collagen builders → Vitamin C from fruit + silicon from oats

• Barrier support → Zinc from seeds, selenium from Brazil nut

• Hydration & glow → Vitamin E + omega-3s from avocado, chia, and nuts

• Antioxidant defense → Polyphenols from strawberries and spinach

This smoothie is more than breakfast — it’s a daily act of skincare from the inside out. As the study notes, dietary patterns rich in these compounds can be just as essential as sunscreen and serums in your long-term skin health strategy.

📖 Learn more: Nutritional Dermatology: Optimizing Dietary Choices for Skin Health (PMC11723311)