Skin expert reveals ‘witch’s brew’ Margot Robbie made for her Barbie castmates – it makes complexions ‘more radiant’
MARGOT Robbie’s flawless appearance in Barbie was the result of sipping on a bitter drink.
The complexion-boosting hot beverage has been likened to a “witch’s brew” by the movie’s skincare expert, Jasmina Vico.
Milk thistle is a popular drink in Vico's native Croatia because of its ability to cleanse the liver.
“When that happens, our liver automatically produces more glutathione, which then makes the skin more radiant,” Vico said.
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“One of the most important ingredients within it is silymarin, which is now featured a lot in skincare formulas.”
According to , glutathione is an antioxidant that's beneficial to health and may reduce oxidative stress.
is an active ingredient in milk thistle that has antioxidant effects such as preventing cell damage and decreasing inflammation.
Vico recommended brewing the tea for at least 20 minutes to get the “bitter” taste needed to help flush the liver.
Robbie was so convinced by its abilities that she made the drink to share with her castmates at director Greta Gerwig’s Barbie sleepover.
“This tea is like a witch’s brew!” Vico said.
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