The Link Between Omega 3 And Skin Care.

Jul 31, 2009 @ 04:49 am by Peter Clark
by Peter Albertonach

Omega 3 fish oil supplements are some of the fastest growing biggest selling supplements on the planet, and for good reason. Science has confirmed over and over that Omega 3 fatty acids found primarily in fish are extremely good for us, and we all ought to be eating more.

But fish is expensive and most of it is contaminated to some degree with toxins like PCBs and mercury, so we don’t eat a lot.

But there is also a link between Omega 3 and skin health. And so many people who take fish oil capsules do so for better skin as well as for better health.

The polyunsaturated fats in fish oil play an important role in reducing inflammation in our bodies and this is very beneficial to the skin.

Theres a range of conditions that can benefit from fish oils supplementation. Studies have shown a lessening of wrinkles after some months of Omega 3 fish oil supplementation, and an improvement in skin firmness.

Fish oil has polyunsaturated fats and these help replenish lost skin fats and loss of natural fats in the skin can be one of the major causes so skin dryness and skin flaking.

Dry skin can be caused by excess wind or sun and this is because the wind or sun dries out the skin fats which are lost to exposure.

And the reduction in skin inflammation can also benefit some specific skin conditions like psoriasis and dermatitis as well as eczema.

One of the main fats in Omega 3 fish oil supplements in DHA, or Docosahexaenoic Acid. This is the primary polyunsatured fat in Omega 3s that is of benefit to both our bodies and our skin. Others are also beneficial, but DHA is the most important, and its essential to choose fish oil capsule that is high in DHA, not all are.

So it’s clear that we should all be taking fish oil supplements for our skin. But even though Omega 3 and skin care are linked there is doubt that taking Omega 3 supplements is only part of the total skin care equation.

For the best skin care you also need the best skin care products applied topically, in other words on the skin, rather than from inside. If you combine fish oil supplements daily with use of the worlds best skin care products you’ve got a recipe for great skin care.

So it’s clear that Omega 3 and skin care go together. Both are complementary and for great skincare you need to combine Omega 3 supplements with the best skin care products.

My website explains more and tells you where to source the worlds best skin care products as well as Omega 3 supplements.

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