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Eating well can benefit your entire body. Everyone knows that a healthy diet helps you maintain a good weight, but it can also help keep your complexion looking youthful, bright and energized. Your skin is an organ, and just like any other organ, it responds to the nutrients you put into your body. So eating the right foods helps your skin to be its best self. But that doesn’t necessarily mean diets are good for your skin. In reality, there is one very common diet mistake that actually harms your skin and may even cause premature aging: not eating enough fat.
Most diet plans advise people to cut back on fats, but the truth is that some fats are beneficial to your body. Specifically, omega-3 fatty acids are a group of fats that provide benefits internally and externally. In fact, they are essential to maintaining healthy skin.
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are powerful anti-inflammatories that protect the skin cells. Their anti-inflammatory properties keep irritation and dark spots under control, while their protection can keep the skin clear of the effects that come from environmental stressors and UV rays.
Key Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids On Skin
- Fights against fine lines and wrinkles
- Keeps irritation and acne under control
- Protects against damage to prevent premature aging
How To Get More Omega-3 Fatty Acids Into Your Diet
The great thing about omega-3 fatty acids are that they are found in a wide variety of food. The most popular source is fatty fish like salmon or tuna, but you can also get your fill from eating avocados, walnuts, chia seeds and seaweed.
