Omega’s are so essential to the health of every cell in our body, yet there is a
lack of understanding about what we really need and what really works.
Sources of Omega’s
Omega 3
Fish Oils Kiwi Seed Oil
Soybean Oil Hemp Seed Oil
Camelina Oil Flax Seed Oil
Omega 6
Borage Oil Evening Primrose Oil
Olive Oil Safflower Oil
Blackcurrent Oil Sunflower Oil
Spirulina
Omega 9 – No longer classed as an Essential fatty Acid, high quantities are
found in the following.
Olive Oil Almond Oil
Canola Oil Palmberry Pulp
Omega 9 is now seen as not being a necessary Essential Fatty Acid in our
diet, it is thought that we now have an over-abundance of Omega 6 and 9 and
are deficient in Omega 3. This is something I see time and time again with clients skins.
Recommendations for Omega 3 internal intake - Preferably from a fish form
3000mg per day – General Skin maintenance
6000mg per day – Skin Condition
9000mg per day – Menopause
Look for a good quality Omega 3 Oil - the EPA and DHA should equal as close to 1000mg as possible, so cheaper brands will have as little as 250mg.
Topical Application – What to look for?
Look for products containing the following ingredients -
Omega 3 – Kiwi Seed Oil, contains the highest amount of Omega 3 from a plant source.
Squalene – the original form of this is from shark oil, however new plant
extracts are starting to come through in skin care formulations. The best
source being from Rice Bran.
Phospholipids – Lecithin, extracted from Soybean
Biomimetic Epidermal Lipids – Alpha Lipoic Acid and Beta Carotene are great
examples.
Buy Skin Therapy Omega 3 Treatment Oil
http://www.skintherapy.co.nz/store.html
Rachel
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