Work is stressful, but are you also stressing out from recurring acne, droopy skin and a permanently lacklustre complexion?

Before you reach for your concealer or highlighter which could clog up pores and aggravate matters, perhaps it’s time to take a step back and start from your body instead.

Being the largest organ of our body, our skin is a mirror reflection of what goes on internally in our body.

Perhaps drinking sessions with clients or an occasional booze party are a common part of adulting life, but accumulated toxins in our liver and gut from frequent intake of alcohol can result in skin woes such as acne, fine lines and dull saggy skin.

Indulging in mid-day sugary treats and flavoured drinks from the office pantry too often may trigger inflammation, leading to acne.

Other than being diligent with your skin care routine, other ways to keep your skin in check is to love your liver – which means cutting back on alcohol and feeding your gut with the fibre it loves. Replacing dairy and sugary drinks seems tough if you have a sweet tooth but you’ll be sure to notice the difference in the long run.

3 easy-to-make beauty drinks to help improve liver and gut health

Here we recommend a few easy-to-make beauty drinks that can be done effortlessly in the office or at home to help improve your liver and gut health for better skin.

Drink 1: Chia seeds & honey

Chia seeds are high in fibre, antioxidants, protein while being very low in calorie count. They are one of the most nutritious food on earth and can help with digestion and reducing inflammation, which is good news for the skin!

Honey offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, which makes it a healthier alternative to sugar.

How to make:

• Put 2-3 tablespoons of chia seeds in a cup of warm water.
• Let sit for 10 minutes so that the seeds absorb the water.
• Pour the slightly gelatinous chia seeds into a glass of water or your desired drink and stir.
• Add honey and lemon to taste!

Drink 2: Red dates, goji berries and chrysanthemum

Goji berries and red dates are known to be high in antioxidants, nourishing to the liver and helpful in replenishing blood. They can also help to improve skin complexion, encouraging blood circulation to create a natural glow.

Chrysanthemum tea is known for its antioxidant and calming properties. It contains beta-carotene that can help to support eye health as well, making it a great perk-me-up for a busy or stressful work day.

How to make:

• Remove pits from the red dates.
• Add a handful of goji berries, dates and chrysanthemum into hot water for a few minutes and serve.
• Add honey to taste if you prefer a sweeter option.

Drink 3: Avance Broculin

Antioxidants is the magical word to staying youthful. Broccoli is known to be a Superfood that provides long-lasting antioxidant action. However, these nutrients may be easily lost during the cooking process, which is why Broculin uses selected broccoli seed extract that contains higher Superfood content than raw broccoli itself.

Broculin also contains chicory root extract, a rich source of dietary fibre that supports gut health and regular bowel movements. Our gut health is known to have an impact on our skin health, so taking care of our gut can lead to better appearance of our skin.

A sachet of Broculin a day can supply our body with the antioxidants and dietary fibre it needs to maintain general well-being.

How to make:

• Stir and fully dissolve a sachet of Broculin into 150–200ml of warm water or your favourite juice and enjoy!