When it comes to truly healthy, luminous skin, it’s not just about what we put on our skin it’s also about what we feed it. One of the most powerful ways to support skin health is through essential fatty acids (EFAs) nutrients our bodies can’t produce on their own but absolutely need to maintain a strong, hydrated, and glowing complexion.
According to a research article from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University (Angelo, 2012), omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids are crucial to skin barrier function and appearance. These fatty acids help the skin do its job: keeping moisture in, keeping irritants out, and calming the visible signs of inflammation.
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Strengthen the skin barrier, reducing dryness and roughness.
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Calm inflammation, which means less redness and irritation.
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Protect against UV damage, helping to prevent premature aging.
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Improve hydration, keeping the skin supple, smooth, and radiant.
The Oregon State research notes that EFAs work both ways: through dietary intake (like foods rich in sunflower oil, flaxseed, or salmon) and through topical application in skincare. This dual action means that when EFAs are part of your lifestyle and your skincare, your skin is better equipped to restore itself naturally.
At Tera Skin, we build our products around this very principle. By infusing our bars, balms, and lotions with essential fatty acid-rich oils like sunflower seed, perilla and batana oil, we’re not just giving your skin a temporary glow, we’re nourishing it at a deeper level, so it has the strength to repair, replenish, and resist.
Your skin deserves to be both protected and indulged. And EFAs are one of the most luxurious ways nature helps us achieve exactly that.
✨ Want to learn more? You can read the full Oregon State University article here.
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