Collagen-Boosting Beauty Juice
A vitamin C-packed juice to maximise collagen synthesis and deliver antioxidants for glowing, youthful skin.
Benefits
Ingredients
- Pineapple chunks — 200g
- Kiwi — 2 whole
- Orange — 2 whole
- Red bell pepper — 1/2
- Fresh ginger — 1/2 inch
- Turmeric (fresh or ground) — 1/2 inch or 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Juice all ingredients together.
- Stir and drink immediately.
- Best consumed on an empty stomach in the morning.
Notes
Vitamin C is the essential cofactor in collagen synthesis — without adequate vitamin C, your body cannot produce collagen regardless of supplementation. Consistency is key.
Interactions & contraindications
Pineapple chunks
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Pineapple chunks in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Pineapple chunks itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Pineapple chunks in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Kiwi
Full profile- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Kiwi in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Kiwi itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Kiwi in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Orange
Full profile- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Orange in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Orange itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Orange in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Red bell pepper
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Red bell pepper in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Red bell pepper itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Red bell pepper in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Fresh ginger
Full profile- Autoimmune conditions (lupus, MS, RA) — may overstimulate immune response
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Fresh ginger in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Fresh ginger itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Insufficient DataNo specific pregnancy safety research is documented for this herb in our references. This doesn't mean it's unsafe — it means it hasn't been well studied. Treat as unstudied and avoid unless a midwife or doctor familiar with your pregnancy advises otherwise.
Breastfeeding
Insufficient DataNo specific breastfeeding safety research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a lactation consultant, midwife, or doctor before use.
Children
Insufficient DataNo specific pediatric safety/dosage research is documented for this herb in our references. Treat as unstudied and consult a pediatrician or pediatric herbalist before giving to a child.
No specific drug or herb interactions are documented for Fresh ginger in our references. This doesn’t mean none exist — always check with a pharmacist or doctor before combining any new herb with prescription medication.
Turmeric (fresh or ground)
Full profile- Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use
- Diabetes medications — may enhance hypoglycaemic effect; monitor blood glucose closely
Pregnancy
Use CautionCulinary/food use is well established as safe. Concentrated turmeric/curcumin supplements are generally advised against in pregnancy — turmeric has a traditional reputation as an emmenagogue and uterine stimulant at medicinal doses.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeNormal culinary use is considered compatible with breastfeeding; limited data on concentrated supplement doses.
Children
Likely SafeCulinary amounts are fine for children; concentrated curcumin supplements aren't well studied in children and are typically avoided without pediatric guidance.
Blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel)
Curcumin has antiplatelet activity; increases bleeding risk when combined.
Diabetes medications
May enhance blood-sugar-lowering effects.
Stomach acid reducers / gallbladder disease
Stimulates bile production and can worsen gallstone symptoms.