Acne and Essential Fatty Acids

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		We Need EFA Because... Essential fatty acids, or EFAs, are fatty acids that humans and other animals must ingest for good health because the body requires them but can't make them from other food components. The term refers to fatty acids required for biological processes, and not those that only act as fuel (Wiki)

by: Megan Richards

Reclaiming a healthy skin on your face requires a few steps to achieve. For the moment we will concentrate on the role of acne and essential fatty acids and how to use them. Essential fatty acids (EFA) are so-called because they are essential to health in general and you need them to help clear up acne in particular. They help by controlling the production of excess androgens. Androgens are hormones that emerge at puberty and can cause excess sebum oil to clog your hair follicles. This makes fertile ground for acne.

The fatty acids which, if taken daily, will help prevent this excess of sebum oil are Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9. Without enough of these not only will you have acne, but sooner or later you will also have:

* Inflammations, particularly in joints
* A weak immune system
* Poor skin condition
* Wounds that are slow to heal
* Sebum production increases (this is what happens when you have acne)
* Sebaceous glands enlarge

Taking essential fatty acids into your body is necessary so you get the right oils in the sebaceous glands. You will find them in oily fish -- salmon, mackerel, cod, herring -- any cold-water fish. They are also in olive oil and in flax seed oil (mix them and drizzle over your salads with a little lemon juice), Nuts and seeds are rich in them as well. So it is actually quite easy to find them.

Using flax seed oil (Omega 3 oil) and olive oil (omega 6 oil) are the best oil sources for these two omegas, and are called polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Omega 9 is called monounsaturated fatty acid, and is even better for you. This oil is found in avocados and to an extent in olive oil.

Most people do not get enough nutrition and fiber rich foods to keep themselves in reasonable health, never mind looking naturally fantastic.

The average diet does include olive oil (Omega 6) and may have an omega oil imbalance. So, you may need to increase your flax seed oil to get more Omega 3.

Omega 3 is also in:

* Albacore tuna
* Sardines
* Salmon
* Avocado pears
* Sesame seeds
* Pumpkin seeds
* Walnuts
* Dark leafy green vegetables (spinach, mustard greens, kale)
* Wheat germ oil

Or, you may prefer to add 1 or 2 tablespoon flax seed oil (omega 3 oil), each day to your smoothies, breakfast cereal, salads, soups and salads. This should satisfy your daily body needs.

Omega 6 is in:

* Chicken
* Olives
* Olive oil
* Sunflower seeds
* Sunflower oil
* flaxseeds
* flaxseed oils
* grape seed oil
* pistachio nuts
* evening primrose oil
* pumpkin seeds
* pine nuts

You do need slightly more Omega 6 than Omega 3. Taking 2 or 3 tablespoons a day is about right.

These are the essential oils to control those androgens that create acne or pimples. So start using more essential fatty acids.


After many years of being free from acne and sharing these 'Secrets' with my friends and family over the years, I am now making them available to you! I know what it's like to have to deal with acne and I know how terrible it can make you feel.

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Hi! I'm Megan Richards, I'm the online Wellness Editor for The Truth About... info.  I enjoy reading and publishing topics with a leaning towards 'alternative,' 'natural' and 'organic.'
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