Every morning, Calia Drent starts her day with a smoothie that looks more like art than breakfast. The colors — bright greens, deep purples, soft yellows — are as vibrant as her skin. “It’s not magic,” she laughs, “it’s mango, kale, and turmeric.”
After years struggling with adult acne and dull skin, Calia began researching the connection between food and inflammation. What she found changed not just her diet, but her entire relationship with her body. “I realized I couldn’t keep treating the symptoms without looking at the cause,” she said.
Her smoothies are designed with that cause in mind. Ingredients like ginger, berries, and flaxseed are chosen not just for taste, but for their anti-inflammatory benefits. “You can feel the difference within a week,” she insists, “especially in your skin. Less redness, fewer breakouts, more glow.”
One of her favorites? A creamy blend of frozen blueberries, almond milk, spinach, chia seeds, and a dash of cinnamon. “It’s like dessert,” she says, “but it feeds your skin from the inside out.”
Now in her 30s, Calia shares her smoothie recipes on a small but devoted Instagram account. She’s not a nutritionist, just a woman who found what works. “I’m not perfect. I still eat fries. But my skin? It’s happier than ever.”
