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WHY OLIVE OIL FOR ACNE?
Every cell in your body is made up, in part, of fats. Proper cellular function, including that of skin and glands, relies heavily on the body getting enough healthy fats. Olive oil is one such healthy fat that contains mostly monounsaturated fatty acids, making it lower in polyunsaturated fat as well as saturated fat. It also contains small amounts of calcium, copper, iron and vitamin E. Contrary to belief, eating oily foods does not make your skin more oily, but eating healthy fats will help give your body the components it needs to function more efficiently.
Although olive oil is not as susceptible to turning rancid as other oils, it's best to kept in a cool dark cabinet to preserve its freshness. Olive oil is best used within three months to ensure you are reaping all its healthful benefits. Choose "extra virgin, cold pressed oils with a greenish tint. Due to the unstable nature of this oil, it's important to only cook with it at low heat. Higher heats denature the oil, destroy its health benefits and cause the formation of dangerous free radicals.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF FOOD ON ACNE, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR APPROACH TO TREATING ACNE, PLEASE CALL 916SKIN - ACNE CLINIC: (530)680.2027
WHY OLIVE OIL FOR ACNE?Every cell in your body is made up, in part, of fats. Proper cellular function, including that of skin and glands, relies heavily on the body getting enough healthy fats. Olive oil is one such healthy fat that contains mostly monounsaturated fatty acids, making it lower in polyunsaturated fat as well as saturated fat. It also contains small amounts of calcium, copper, iron and vitamin E. Contrary to belief, eating oily foods does not make your skin more oily, but eating healthy fats will help give your body the components it needs to function more efficiently.
Although olive oil is not as susceptible to turning rancid as other oils, it's best to kept in a cool dark cabinet to preserve its freshness. Olive oil is best used within three months to ensure you are reaping all its healthful benefits. Choose "extra virgin, cold pressed oils with a greenish tint. Due to the unstable nature of this oil, it's important to only cook with it at low heat. Higher heats denature the oil, destroy its health benefits and cause the formation of dangerous free radicals.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF FOOD ON ACNE, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR APPROACH TO TREATING ACNE, PLEASE CALL 916SKIN - ACNE CLINIC: (530)680.2027
