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The Impact of Chemical Products and Pollution on Your Skin
The skin is
the largest organ in the body, and what you put on it can eventually be
absorbed into your body through the liver. It's astonishing to see the variety
of chemical lotions and makeup that people apply to their skin. They scrub it,
sterilize it, and use all sorts of products without realizing the potential
harm they may be causing. When you sterilize your skin, you can disrupt the
balance of friendly bacteria, leading to redness, dryness, or excessive
oiliness. Therefore, it's crucial to understand the importance of avoiding
toxic substances on your skin.
The Role of Diet in Skin Health and Aging
When you
compound the effects of pollution, such as secondhand smoke or exposure to
harmful chemicals, with the various products you use on your skin, it becomes
clear how much our skin can be affected. Even the water from your shower
contains fluoride and chloride, which can impact your skin. Additionally,
exposure to the sun's UV radiation can cause damage. Furthermore, the food and
drinks you consume, like alcohol or trans fats, can greatly impact your skin's
health.
Processed Foods and Seed Oils: Detrimental Effects on Skin
One of the
worst things you can do for your skin is to go on a low-fat diet. The skin
primarily consists of protein and fat, and when you deprive your body of these
essential nutrients, it can lead to premature aging. In my experience, I've
noticed that people on low-fat diets, including popular diets like keto or
ideal protein, tend to look older, not just in terms of their skin, but also
their hair. The more junk food we consume, the faster our skin ages.
The Importance of Balancing Omega-6 and Omega-3 Oils for Skin Health
Processed foods are another major culprit when it comes to skin health. Corn, for example, is synthesized into corn sugar or high-fructose corn syrup, which are synthetic sugars that can be detrimental to your skin. Additionally, the oils used in processed foods, such as seed oils, are highly refined and unstable. These oils promote inflammation in the body and can lead to dry, flaky, and red skin. Oils like soy oil, corn oil, canola oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, and sunflower oil are all examples of highly processed oils that can have negative effects on your skin.
Grass-Fed Tallow: A Surprising Solution for Healthy Skin
These seed
oils tend to get lodged in our skin membranes and stay there for two and a half
to three years. When there is an imbalance between omega-6 oils (found in seed
oils) and omega-3 oils (like fish or flaxseed oil), it can lead to dry, red
skin. That's why it's crucial to avoid excessive consumption of omega-6 oils
while ensuring an adequate intake of omega-3 oils. Many creams and facial
products contain omega-6 oils like sunflower oil, which can have a drying
effect and accelerate the aging of your skin. It's also important to check the
ingredients of your skin creams and make sure they don't contain alcohol, as it
can be drying as well.
The Benefits of Using Tallow on Your Skin
In the past
century, the consumption of seed oils in our diet has increased by a staggering
1600%. Even in the last 20 years, we've doubled the amount of seed oils we
consume. These oils are highly inflammatory and can oxidize the skin.
Considering these factors, I am considering conducting a 30-day seed oil detox,
which I like to call an "oil change." I believe that avoiding these
oils for a short period of time could lead to numerous health benefits, not
just for the skin but for the entire body.
Enhancing Skin Health: Removing Seed Oils and Adding Omega-3 Oils
So, what
should you put on your skin? Brace yourself for this: grass-fed tallow, which
is beef fat. I know it might sound unappealing, but the chemistry of tallow is
remarkably similar to a component of your skin called sebum. Sebum is the oil
produced by your body to keep your skin healthy. Tallow does not oxidize the
skin or cause inflammation, and it contains essential vitamins like A, D, E,
and K. It also contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which helps retain
moisture in the skin.
Transforming Your Skin: Give Tallow a Try!
Tallow is
not like coconut oil, which can make your skin greasy and oily. Instead, it
gives your skin a soft, healthy glow. Additionally, the nutrients in tallow can
help reduce dark spots and wrinkles. I encourage you to try using tallow on
your skin for a week and see the difference it makes. While I don't recommend a
specific brand, you can read reviews and see what others have experienced. By
substituting chemical moisturizers with omega-6 oils for tallow, you'll notice
a significant improvement in your skin without the use of harmful chemicals. It's
a forgotten secret that we used to rely on but replaced because of
misconceptions about saturated fats being unhealthy.
Share Your Experience and Discover More Skincare Tips
To enhance the effects on your skin, I suggest eliminating omega-6 seed oils from your diet and incorporating omega-3 oils, such as fish oil or cod liver oil. Consuming these oils, along with using tallow on your skin, can lead to a remarkable transformation in just a fewweeks. Your skin will thank you for it! Give it a try and let me know your experience in the comments below. And if you haven't already, check out my video on how to address dry, wrinkly hands for more skincare tips.
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