August 2009 Archives

by Peter Albertonach

Some of the fastest selling supplements on the planet are Omega 3 fish oil supplements, and for great reasons. Science has studied Omega 3 fatty acids and have found in study after study that the polyunsaturated fats found in fish oil are extremely good for us. We all ought to eat 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 it is also clear that those who are taking Omega 3 fish oil supplements are doing a world of good for their skin. Their is now a clear link between Omega 3 and skin improvements.

The main role of Omega 3 fats in skin health is in reducing inflammation in the skin. Omega 3 fish oil fats are extremely effective in reducing inflammation and this is very beneficial for your skin.

And there’s many skin conditions that can benefit from Omega 3 fish oil supplementation. Studies have shown a lessening of wrinkles from taking fish oil supplements and studies have demonstrated a reduction in wrinkles and an improvement in skin firmness from taking fish oil capsules.

Not only that there is a strong link between Omega 3 and dry skin improvement. Fish oil has polyunsaturated fats, and these help replenish fats lost in the skin causing skin dryness or excessive flaking.

Things like too much wind or sun can dry the natural skin fats from the skin and this causes skin dryness and flaking. The fats in Omega 3 can combat this.

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 remember, Omega 3 and skin care go together. Both are complementary to each other.So for the best skin care regime, combine the two.

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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