Olive oil Equals Good Skin, Less Breakouts?
There have been a lot of correlations made between good skin and omega 3 fatty acids, and I must say that I do believe that this correlation has some merit, at least for my skin personally.
When I am eating a good amount of Extra Virgin olive oil (the kind with the most omega 3’s as I understand it), and I’m also really concentrating on limiting the white breads and pastas, I do notice a difference in the suppleness and tone of my skin.
I also happen to notice that I am less likely to break out or get those lovely bumps on my chin that are like acne, only they never truly come to a head, they just sit there and make my skin look rough.
On the other hand, if I go through a period where I do not take in olive oil and a lot of other high omega 3 foods (for some reason olive oild seems to help me accomplish clear, pretty skin a bit easier), I do notice that my skin is not as supple, and may even be more prone to blemishes.
I believe the inclusion of olive oil in the diet may also help mitigate the effects of sugar and its destructive effects on the skin cells (sugar causes inflammation, and olive oil and other omega 3’s help to counter inflammation).
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