The skin is our largest organ, and just like our heart or lungs, it needs the proper nutrition to function well. But unlike our other organs,research shows that skin nutrition can be enhanced through topical applications, such as creams and moisturizers. In fact, because the outermost layer of skin does not contain blood vessels that supply the skin with nutrients, topical applications can be a more efficient, targeted method for supplying nutrients such as fatty acids, vitamins and minerals to the skin.
Our bodies can synthesise most of the fats it needs from our diets. However, essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid, cannot be synthesised and need to be obtained elsewhere. Usually this is through our food intake, however, with the skin, it can also be obtained by topical application.
Essential fatty acids are crucial to skin function and appearance. Without these acids our skin is at risk of inflammation and increased moisture loss. This directly impacts the skin’s ability to act as an effective barrier against environmental toxins and to fight sensitivity and ageing.
Both dietary supplementation and topical application of essential fatty acids reduces the effect of damage from sun exposure. It also reduces the effects of outside factors on skin ageing, and inflammation in the skin generally.
Applying topical essential fatty acids also provides protection from future damage to your skin. The use of linoleic acid nourishes the skin by helping it to retain moisture and reduces inflammation.
What is even more incredible about fatty acids are that they reduce the prior effects of sun damage which can help to revitalize damaged skin.
Mafura butter has essential fatty acids such as linoleic acid which have a nourishing, revitalizing effect on your hair too. When it comes to healthy, shiny hair, you can only get what you put in! This means in addition to proper nutrition,topical application of these fats onto your hair with help to promote hair growth and add sheen and luster. Essential fatty acids help prevent dry and itchy scalp by locking in moisture on the scalp..
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