Mamma Mia - why we love Chia!

Article by BR Tabatha

Superfoods.  Y'all know what a superfood is right?  A nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.  Well one of the biggest superfoods around is the teeny, tiny Chia Seed.  It's packed full of more essential fatty acids than any other known plant.  For real.  It's also loaded with magnesium, iron, calcium and potassium.  But as well as sprinkling it on your muesli or blitzing it into a smoothie, you can use Chia in your beauty routine.  Well Chia Seed Oil that is.

Yes, if you press 1kg of chia seeds you'll get 250ml of one of the most lightweight, yet nutrient packed skin oils you've ever encountered! 

Now we're not suggesting you press your own Chia Seed Oil, you don't need to, Kiwi brand Goodness has already done it for you.  Look how cute that little dropper bottle is!

Why is Chia Seed Oil good for my skin?

So the human body as wonderful as it is, sucks at making the fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6, which are actually essential to our health.  This means we have to actively ADD them to our diet.

Chia Seed Oil contains the magic ratio 3-to-1 of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.  Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential for the formation of cell membranes which protect every cell in the body.  Now as you probably know, most cells are so small you can't really see them, but skin cells are visable.  Skin cells keep moisture in and water out, and its these fatty acids that keeps our barrier, our skin cells, soft, supple and strong.  If you don't have enough fatty acids your skin cells will become weak, dry and flakey.  You'll also be more prone to wrinkles.

So by using Chia Seed Oil as a topical application you're giving your skin an injection of essential fatty acids, minerals, B-vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants - all the things your skin needs to do its job.

What is Chia Seed Oil like?

It's a really lightweight, pale yellow oil with a mild nutty smell.  The smell disappears really quickly upon absorption so even the fussiest of noses shouldn't mind it.

How do I use Chia Seed Oil?

After cleansing and before moisturising - it's really that simple!  Pat a few drops onto your face and let it soak in completely.  The general Beauty Crew consensus is twice a day, but I like to carry a bottle with me for those particularly dry days.

I have oily skin, should I be using an oil?

YES!  Don't worry about adding more oil to oily skin - just remember science - like attracts like.  So the oil in the balm removes excess sebum from your skin, without stripping it.  Chia Seed Oil is suitable for all skin types.

Is it expensive?  Where do I buy it from?

20ml is about $24 and as you only use a few drops at a time it'll last ages.  You can pick it up from your local Famers or supermarket!

Can I find Chia Seed Oil in other products?

As well as their Certified Organic Chia Seed Oil, every other product in the Goodness range is also packed with Chia Seed Oil.  Check out the full Goodness range here.  Whether you go for the oil or one of the other products give Chia Seed Oil a go - you won't regret it!

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