My favorite “beauty smoothie” for summer [RECIPE INSIDE]

This tastes like a tropical getaway in a glass. OH! And it's GREAT for your skin ;) Hi {NAME}, The sweltering summer heat is officially here! After a busy day, my wife Kendhal and I LOVE keeping cool with a delicious homemade smoothie. But here’s the thing — we don’t make just any old smoothie… Our go-to smoothie can help skin stay happy, hydrated, and healthy. Because let’s be honest, the summer heat can negatively impact your skin (and I’m not just talking about sunburns either). High temperatures can cause your body to lose water faster than usual… which, if you’re not careful, could result in dehydrated skin. And trust me, dehydration is not kind to your complexion. It leads to dull skin that draws attention to fine lines and wrinkles. So since summer is in full swing, I wanted to share my favorite skin-hydrating smoothie recipe with you. This tropical treat makes you feel like you’re lounging on a private beach in Maui. Plus, it’s PACKED with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients to keep your skin cool and nourished in the scorching summer heat:  Dr. Layke’s Skin Hydrating Tropical Getaway Smoothie Serving: 2 smoothies Prep time: 5 minutes Here’s what you’ll need: - ¾ cup unflavored coconut water - 1 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen) - 1 ½ medium banana chopped and peeled (fresh or frozen) - ½ orange peeled - 1 small handful of spinach - ¼ cup of plain nonfat Greek Yogurt - Optional: ½ cup ice (crushed or cubed) Here’s how to make it: 1. Add all the ingredients into your blender. 2. Then turn the blender on and blend until smooth 3. Pour your smoothie into a glass. 4. And enjoy! (For an extra dash of flair, garnish it with a pineapple slice and mini umbrella) {NAME}, this smoothie really does taste like a tropical getaway… and you don’t even have to leave your house! But it doesn’t just taste like paradise — it’s also crafted to help keep your skin feeling smooth, supple, and hydrated no matter how high temperatures rise. For starters, coconut water brings an island feel and boosts your hydration. This is thanks to electrolytes like sodium, calcium, and magnesium that help maintain the proper fluid balance in your body. Pineapple is a fruit I absolutely love. It’s sweet, citrusy, and rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. It also contains the powerful digestive enzyme bromelain. Bromelain supports digestion and has been shown to reduce the look of redness and puffiness on your skin. Now bananas, in my opinion, are a smoothie’s secret weapon. They instantly make a smoothie thicker to improve texture. Bananas are also an excellent way to prevent dehydration because they’re high in potassium, which you’re often deficient in when dehydrated. Oranges are jam-packed with vitamin C, which helps your body produce collagen — and collagen maintains your skin’s elasticity and firmness. I try to put spinach in every smoothie I make because it supercharges the health benefits… and don’t worry, you won’t even taste it (talk about a delicious and easy way to get your vegetables in). Spinach is rich in skin-boosting vitamin A which can help protect skin from UV radiation and improve skin tone. Plus, spinach is nearly all water, so it gives you an extra boost of hydration. And to top things off, I added a little Greek yogurt to give the GI system a pick-me-up. Because did you know if you’re having digestion problems, your skin is usually one of the first places you’ll see the effects? Greek yogurt is a probiotic-rich food that promotes a healthy balance of good bacteria in your gut — meaning you can experience smoother digestion and a clearer, more radiant complexion. Now, the ice is completely optional. But I like to add it because it helps keep me cool and refreshed. And there you have it. So {NAME}, if you’re looking for a skin-hydrating smoothie that tastes like a tropical getaway… and keeps you refreshed all summer long… be sure to give this recipe a try! Your Beverly Hills MD, Dr. John Layke P.S. For more results-driven skin care tips and tricks — I highly recommend checking out the Beverly Hills MD YouTube Channel. We recently did a series that puts two of the most popular (and oftentimes, controversial) anti-aging ingredients to the test… And let's just say — it's downright fascinating. [You can click HERE to watch it right now (and to peruse our entire Youtube channel).]( (Oh, and a little bird told me that our Youtube team is currently offering 25% off sitewide… and they were kind enough to share the savings with us! Just head over to our website and enter the code YOUTUBE25 at checkout to instantly take 25% off. Enjoy!*) *Code YOUTUBE25 is only applicable to full-priced items. MyAccount pricing is excluded from this offer.    Sources: 1. Nall, MSN, CRNA R, Carter, Pharma.D A. Bromelain: Benefits, risks, sources, and side effects. Medicalnewstoday.com. . Published 2022. Accessed June 29, 2022. 2. Barrell A, Perkins, MD S. Dehydrated skin: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more. Medicalnewstoday.com. . Published 2022. Accessed June 29, 2022. 3. Blumberg D, Pichardo, MD G. Vitamins & Nutrients for Healthy Skin. WebMD. . Published 2022. Accessed June 29, 2022. 4. Wasserman R, Corleone, RDN, LN J. Does Adding Spinach Make Smoothies Healthy? | Livestrong.com. LIVESTRONG.COM. . Published 2022. Accessed June 29, 2022. 5. Camila Lama, MS, PhD, CNC, CPT S. Probiotics in Greek Yogurt Will Keep Your Gut Super Healthy | Livestrong.com. LIVESTRONG.COM. . Published 2022. Accessed June 29, 2022. 6. Mohd Ali M, Hashim N, Abd Aziz S, Lasekan O. 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