Fish Oil Can Improve Skin Elasticity

Fish oil which contains rich omega-3 fatty acids is well known to be good for cardiovascular system. But do you know that it's also good for our skin?

According to a recent study, purified fish oil supplement could help improve skin elasticity in women:

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the question of whether supplementation with an oral oil formulation rich in natural stable fish oil can alter skin elasticity, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and skin roughness in healthy women.

METHODS: Twenty-four healthy women aged 40-60 years participated in a single-blind randomized trial for testing the effect of a proprietary oral supplement for skin nutrition (Eskimo Skin Care) on skin elasticity, TEWL, and skin roughness. Skin elasticity was measured by an optical cutometer, TEWL by a water-loss module based upon the vapour gradient principle, and skin roughness with a three-dimensional microtopography imaging system.

RESULTS: Skin elasticity increased by 10% after 3 months of treatment with the supplement, a statistically significant increase in comparison with the control group (p=0.0298). There was a trend, though not statistically significant, towards a positive influence on the skin's barrier function. No effect on the skin roughness was observed.

CONCLUSION: Eskimo Skin Care, an oral preparation rich in natural stable fish oil, can improve skin elasticity. (Source)

The experiment above has shown that not only the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil also enhance one's mood and helps in the development of embryos in pregnant women, it also improve skin elasticity. So here's one more tips for anti aging skin care -- add more supplements that are rich in natural stable fish oil to your diet!