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If you’ve ever stared at your skin wondering what happened overnight (again), you’re not alone. I’ve been there—with hormonal acne, dullness, and those mysterious splotches on my arms that even my dermatologist couldn’t explain. After years of testing every product under the sun, I finally realized the answer wasn’t in a bottle—it was in my blender.
This Clear Skin Smoothie became a daily ritual, and it changed everything.
Ingredients that Help Clear Skin
This isn’t just a green smoothie—it’s a skin glow smoothie powered by nutrient-dense, plant-based ingredients that help your skin detox, de-puff, and glow like you just walked out of a facial. It’s my go-to detox smoothie for clear skin because it’s hydrating, anti-inflammatory, full of antioxidants, easy to digest, naturally sweet and refreshing
Here’s what makes this smoothie for acne-prone or sensitive skin so powerful:
- Spinach: Loaded with vitamin A and C, both essential for cell turnover, collagen production, and skin repair.
- Coconut water: Nature’s electrolyte-rich hydrator. It flushes out toxins, reduces puffiness, and helps keep skin dewy.
- Pineapple: Contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps with digestion and reduces inflammation (two key factors in clearer skin).
- Avocado: Full of healthy fats and vitamin E to support skin barrier function and a radiant complexion.
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Can Smoothies for Clear Skin Actually Work?
Short answer? Not overnight. But when you make this smoothie for clear skin part of your daily routine—and pair it with proper hydration, sleep, and less processed food—your body will thank you. And so will your skin. I’ve personally noticed:
- My adult acne? Gone. It’s wild what a plant-based cleanse and daily smoothie for acne can do when skincare products can’t.
- My nails got stronger. I didn’t even realize how brittle they were until they stopped breaking. I’m sure the collagen I’ve been adding to the smoothie helps, too.
- I slept better. Less inflammation, better digestion, fewer cravings—it all added up to better sleep.
- I found new passions. I started growing herbs for my smoothies, cooking more at home, and building habits that supported my overall wellness—not just clear skin.
This skin smoothie isn’t a magic wand—but it’s a powerful tool in your skincare toolbox. Especially if you’ve been struggling with acne, inflammation, or dullness and want a nourishing, natural boost.
Just take a look at these two selfies I’ve taken (and the food I’m eating). Now, I rarely wear makeup (tinted sunscreen is my jam) and apply tretinoin nightly with plenty of moisturizer to tackle acne from the outside in AND the inside out.
How to Make a Clear Skin Smoothie
Daily smoothies are an easy habit because they take five minutes to put together. You can even cut down on that time if you choose to prep ahead smoothie packs! Since this smoothie has leafy greens, here’s how I use the two-blend method for a creamy result:
- Blend spinach and coconut water until there are no leafy chunks. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed to get every last chunk.
- Add remaining ingredients, including any boosters, and blend again until smooth. Depending on the type of blender you have, be patient! This may take a minute or two to really break down the ingredients.
- Enjoy! I try to drink my smoothies within 15 minutes of blending, yet it’s totally okay to put them in the fridge to enjoy later.
If you are using frozen ingredients you should get a refreshingly cool smoothie. If not, feel free to stick a blended smoothie in the fridge to chill.
More Smoothie Recipes for Glowy Skin
Here are a few of my favorite smoothies for skin health:
- Creamy Blueberry Smoothie: Loaded with antioxidants to fight aging and inflammation.
- Honey Turmeric Smoothie: Tropical, spicy, and anti-inflammatory AF.
- Hydrating Alkaline Smoothie: Hydrating and cooling, perfect for summer skin.
- Glowing Green Smoothie: This recipe is inspired by one that Reese Witherspoon drinks— and her skin is insanely amazing!
When it comes to smoothies for clear skin, consistency is everything. Your skin is always working to detox, repair, and glow—it just needs the right fuel to do it. You don’t need an expensive skincare routine to get glowing (my dermatologist has always told me that).
Incorporating whole, hydrating foods that support your skin from the inside out is the key. If you’re ready to ditch the filters and glow for real, try this clear skin smoothie for a week. Take a before-and-after. Your skin might just surprise you.
Clear Skin Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups spinach fresh
- 1 cup coconut water unsweetened
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- ¼ avocado
Instructions
- Blend spinach and coconut water until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.
Equipment
Notes
- Swap spinach for another leafy greens of your choice.
- Swap coconut water with regular water.
- Add collagen peptides or homemade protein powder for a protein boost.
Nutrition
Common Questions
Yes! You can blend it in the morning and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Or Frozen Meal Prep Smoothie Packs ahead with the solid ingredients and freeze—just add liquid and blend when ready.
Yes! Drinking a smoothie for clear skin daily can make a big difference. Leafy greens, fruit, and healthy fats support your body’s natural detox process, reduce inflammation, and deliver essential nutrients your skin needs to heal and glow.
For best results, enjoy this glowing skin smoothie daily or at least 3–4 times a week. Consistency is key when it comes to seeing long-term benefits.
This smoothie for acne contains spinach (for vitamin A), pineapple (with anti-inflammatory bromelain), avocado (healthy fats + vitamin E), and coconut water (hydration + minerals)—a powerful combo to calm breakouts and nourish skin from within.
Yes, dairy can disrupt your hormone levels, which may lead to breakouts and skin flare-ups—especially if you’re acne-prone or sensitive to hormonal changes.
Alcohol dehydrates your skin, disrupts hormone balance, and can cause puffiness and dullness. Over time, it can contribute to premature aging and breakouts.
Refined sugar spikes your blood sugar, which triggers inflammation in the body. That inflammation can show up on your face as acne, redness, or dullness.
Hi! Does the pineapple have to be frozen or can I use pineapple fresh from the store?
Hi Isabel,
We suggest using at least one frozen fruit in each of our recipes to make your smoothie cold + creamy!
Cheers 🙂
Hi!
What can I use instead of avocado? I live in Jamaica and avocado is seasonal so it’s not available right now. Can I use coconut oil? What other options can I use to help clear my skin?
Thanks for your tips!
Hi Breanna,
We love using avocado because it’s packed with healthy fats! Coconut oil is a great substitute! Learn more about our favorite healthy fat sources here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/healthy-fats
I have frozen pineapple juice, can I use that instead of the actual fruit? Or does it have to be the fruit?
Hi Kisha,
Great question! We love using whole fruits in place of juice so you’re receiving health benefits from the whole fruit. When juicing you’re missing out on a lot of the fiber we love in our recipes!
Listen guys, I have a quick question I’m hoping someone on this website can help me with. I’m new to juicing although I’ve been enjoying store bought smoothies for years! (Tropical Smoothie, Bolthouse Farms and Naked Green Goodness Smoothies) Because of how delicious the Naked Juice Green Goodness smoothies are specifically I was all in on purchasing my own machine.
The recipe’s on this site sound delicious and I just signed up for the 30 Day challenge.
Here’s my issue. I have a Nutribullet Pro and while I’ve only used it a handful of times, I’m having great difficulty getting my concoctions to turn out as thoroughly blended as what’s shown in the pictures. As a matter of fact, there are always little bits of parsley or spinach floating throughout the mixture which I need to chew in order to get down.
Now, I’ve been blasting with water only up to this point and plan on introducing almond milk, but wonder what else I need to do in order to insure that my blended vegetable/fruit mixtures come out as smooth and appetizing as the ones in the pictures.
I’ve tried researching this on the net, but have thus far not come up with anything conclusive.
Any and all help is appreciated.
P.S. I know that I don’t have one of the Vitamix blenders, but, at present, that brand is a bit above my price range.
Hi Stance,
Thanks for reaching out, we’ve got you covered! First, you don’t need a pricey blender, you’ve got a green smoothie rawkin’ machine at home! I personally love my NutriBullet and wouldn’t trade it for the world!
Our #1 tip for blending creamy smoothies without leafy pieces is to blend your leafy greens + liquid base first. Once your leafy greens + liquid base resemble a juice consistency add your remaining ingredients. Adding at least one frozen fruit will help too!!
Check out more tips here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/smoothie-formula
And just a quick FYI for using your NutriBullet. To ensure everything blends perfectly halve our recipes and add a little additional liquid base to create a creamy delicious green smoothie!
Hope these tips help!!
Just made this to kick off my green juicing for the New Year – used cucumber instead of avocado and added ginger. Yum!
Hi Vonetta,
Yum! We love blendin’ with cucumber! We hope our recipes are a great addition to your 2016!
Cheers 🙂
Can I make these smoothies with a slowjuicer also?
Hi Judith,
Of course you can! We love blendin’, as you’re fueling your body with the whole fruit with no loss of fiber. Learn more about the difference between blending and juicing here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/juicer-vs-blender
Hi,
I was wondering what can i substitute pineapple with? and it’s my first time cleansing to lose weight .. do i take the same smoothie same day? how many times?
Thanks a lot 🙂
Hi Monica,
Thank you so much for reaching out! Looking to substitute pineapple? Try orange, grapefruit, or mango. This recipe is part of our cleanse, check out the full cleanse here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/cleanse
Interested in using your green smoothie for cleansing + weight loss? Try adding herbs to your favorite recipes. Learn more about our favorites detoxing herbs here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/fresh-herbs
You can also replace up to two meals with a Simple Green Smoothie. Our co-founder Jadah lost over 25lbs in three months by replacing one meal. Check out here story here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/about
If you’re using your green smoothie as a meal replacement we suggest adding protein + healthy fats to ensure you’re fueling your body with a complete meal. Learn about our favorite meal replacement combinations here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie
Hope this helps! Reach out with any questions!
Hi
If I don’t have coconut water on hand can I just use water or do part coconut water and part water?
Thanks
Christina
Hi Christina,
We love coconut water in this recipe because it’s super-hydrating + packed with electrolytes. Don’t have coconut water on hand? No worries! Water is a great substitute!
Cheers 🙂
Hi, love this site! Can I use kale instead of spinach in this smoothie?
Hi Lara,
Of course! We love switching up our leafy greens. Check out our favorite greens here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/leafy-greens
Cheers 🙂
Hi! I LOVE your story and this site! I am look forward to beginning the 21 day journey. #rawkon
Hi Karen,
YAY! We’re so excited to have you as part of our SGS Tribe!! Keep us updated throughout your Plant-Based Cleanse journey!!
Hi! Can this smoothie be “skin cleanser” even if I use soya yogurt instead of avocado and coconut water? Should I change quantities? thank you
Hi Sylvia,
Using yogurt and coconut water in this recipe will create a delicious green smoothie, but we love avocado in this recipe because it’s packed with antioxidant carotenoids for healthy skin, vitamin C + E, and moisturizing monounsaturated fatty acids. Looking to improve your skin health? Check out our post on obtaining glowing skin here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/healthy-popsicle
Hi. I love this smoothie. Thanks for all the recipes.
Sarah
Hi Sarah,
YAY! Thank you so much for blendin’ with us! 🙂
Hi
Can I add Greek yogurt or flavoured yogurt into smoothies?
Hi Jaz,
Of course! Adding yogurt is a great way to add protein to any green smoothie recipe! We personally don’t add cows-milk yogurt to our recipes, as dairy is the #1 undiagnosed food allergy and can be pretty tough on your digestion. For that reason, we reach for almond milk or coconut milk yogurt! But it’s all about finding what’s best for you + your body!
Cheers 🙂
Hi Jane,
Coconut water is filled with electrolytes and potassium, which are two nutrients your body craves when expending lots of energy. It’s low in calories, fat, and sugar meaning that this is the liquid-base you want when working out to help refuel + rehydrate your body! We call it nature’s gatorade!
Dear authors, I love this recipe! I added a pear today and I also put tahini butter, rolled oats and a little bit of chia seeds to make it a meal!
This week I have started to drink two smoothies a day and I feel great – very fresh and energized in difference to when I eat something with more carbs. And it saves me a lot of time to take care of my health, which I need! This is the best win-win!
Thank you for supporting this great site!
Hi Kristina,
Rawesome!! We love your additions! Pears add a great sweetness + rolled oats will keep you full + satisfied as they maintain your blood-sugar level + they’re slow to digest (perfect for preventing a hungry tummy).
Cheers to being a total meal replacement rawkstar!!
Can I use regular water and substitute coconut water for coconut oil?
Hi Heather,
Great question! Filtered water is a great substitute for coconut water (both are super hydrating and great for your skin), + no need to add coconut oil unless you’re looking to add extra healthy fats to our Tropical Skin Cleanser Green Smoothie!
Cheers 🙂