Your trusty blender can do a heck of a lot more than just whip up a morning green elixir. In fact, the kitchen staple may very well be a viable alternative to pricey lotions and potions. (Or at the very least an effective complement.) What we put on our skin is just as important for a glowing complexion as what we eat and drink, which is why we asked leading health experts to share with us their favorite vitamin-, mineral- and antioxidant-packed recipes for glowing skin. Included are drinkable and edible options as well as ones meant to be applied topically. The common thread? They can all be made right at home using nothing but a blender.

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