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In the Clear
For Smooth Complexion, check your fridge.
By Gina Demillo Wagner

For a smooth complexion, once you're acne free, Elaine Wilkes, a Los-Angeles based nutritionist, recommends drinking one to two veggie smoothies a day. "Fresh green juices create radiant skin," she says. "There's a reason why celebrities 'juice' before an event. The chlorophyll and vitamins in the greens nourish the blood, which in turn nourishes your skin." (See recipe below.)

 

JUST JUICE IT

For healthier skin, try this fresh veggie elixir developed by nutritionist Elaine Wilkes.

For healthier skin, try this fresh veggie elixir developed by nutritionist Elaine Wilkes.

Juice together one cucumber, one celery stalk, 1 apple, 1/2 a lemon, 1 cup of spinach and fresh ginger to taste. Enjoy.