21Jul/102
Is omega 3 good fo your skin because a nutrition person told me only omega 6 was?
I was at he vitamin store and wanted salmon oil for my skin due to the omega 3s but the nutrition person said that omega 3 was mainly for heart health and it was omega 6 that was good for the skin. I always thought omega 3s were!
July 21st, 2010 - 09:02
he/she is right! i think the best ones for skin are evening primrose , and star flower oil.
fish oils are good for the heart and lowering cholesterol (omega 3)
July 21st, 2010 - 09:02
Omega-3 fatty acids are excellent for health and lubricate the skin from the inside out. Many health experts are advising against using oils that are high in omega 6s because they believe that the imbalance of omega 3s to omega 6s increases the risks of getting chronic illnesses like cancer, heart disease and several others. They recommend that the best way to stay balanced with omega-3s and omega 6s is to get omega-6s from whole foods like nuts and seeds and to get omega-3 from fish (in moderation) and fish oil. Other foods like walnuts and flax seeds also contain omega 3s but are not quite the same as the omega-3s in fish and fish oil. Health advocates are recommending avoiding the use of omega 6 oils such as sunflower oil, soybean oil, and several others.
I’ve learned that the 3 major steps to get clear skin from the inside are: Detoxification (especially the liver and colon), Super Food Nutrition (raw super foods and raw fats like avocados, coconut oil, fish oil, olive oil), and Hydration (water, juicing, raw fruits, and drinking aloe vera gel/juice). Hydration and raw oils will clear your skin and moisturize it from the inside out.