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omega 3 in skin care
I noticed today that my local Walmart is stocking chia oil. It’s a bit pricey of course; about $47 per kg. However, it’s a very rich source of omega 3 - around 60% according to the label. Looking around on the Web I noticed this and its claims. Is there any evidence that omega 3 really works? One of the comments mentioned that the “old” version of the product smelt more “mariney” and I must say that I would be sparing with chia oil if you incorporate it into a dish for that very reason… anyway I bought a 250mL bottle. Maybe I will try it instead of mamey oil in that recipe I developed. Has anyone tried omega 3 in a skin care item? -
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Yes, Omega 3/6 imbalance is a major cause of systemic inflammation. Most people get, in their diet, approximately 10X more Omega 6 relative to Omega 3, than is optimal, especially in “Western” diets. The imbalance can manifest itself as a contributing factor to many skin conditions.
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Flaxseed oil is rich in Omega 3 and it is a cheaper alternative.
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Well, I made some into a cream and it is super nice
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Just today I got a call from a company wanted me to make a supplement product with Chia oil and some other additives. Never heard of it before.
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Sounds good. Obvious market segment is for those wanting to supplement with omega 3 but not animal sourced.
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