"Does it double the effect when I eat it at breakfast?" Today, we're dedicating the third installment about the innovative ingredients in our new "Liquid Youth" oil to the wonderful chia seed oil. And because we blog editors also enjoy a bit of fun, we've placed our colleague Sabine's wise-cracking comment right at the beginning of this article. She loves starting her mornings with coffee and a fresh chia roll. And of course, she lets the new oil work its magic on her skin while she eats it. We can tell you: The effect is truly remarkable.
A gift of nature
But let's start from the beginning: In a world full of trends and hype, it's sometimes difficult to distinguish nature's true gifts from mere fads. However, when it comes to chia seed oil, the enthusiasm isn't simply driven by publicity. This golden-yellow extract truly makes skin bloom. Chia seed oil is more than just a top-notch moisturizer. It's like an invisible protector. Thanks to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B3, and zinc, it has anti-inflammatory properties. This means that cosmetic products using this oil extract not only combat pimples and blackheads, but also support the skin in cases of redness, eczema, and even flaking. And the best part? Antioxidants help the skin fight environmental toxins and other harmful influences. With that, it's surely no longer a question why this active ingredient is one of the main components of "Liquid Youth" oil.
Skin beauty and physical superiority
Even though many of us (like Sabine) reach for a chia roll in the morning, hardly anyone knows anything about the origin of the seeds. And even fewer know about the production of the oil. Of course, we're happy to explain: Chia comes from the Mexican sage plant (Salvia hispanica). It was once the staple food of Central American civilizations. People even cultivated more Salvia hispanica than corn. They were aware of the extraordinary properties of its components many hundreds of years ago. The Aztecs even believed that the regular consumption of chia seeds alone made them superior to other peoples.
A perfect, natural production
But how does the silky oil emerge from these tiny seeds? Extraction typically occurs through a process called high-pressure extraction, combined with the addition of carbon dioxide. Crucially, neither harmful heat nor chemicals are used in this method. While this may sound quite scientific, it's a process that ensures the finished chia seed oil is free of germs, heavy metals, and other residues. This makes the oil extraction method perfectly aligned with the core principles of the 48grams product line.
So healthy are chia seeds
To bring us back to the breakfast table: In this country, chia seeds and their oil are now a popular dietary supplement. They have a positive effect on overall metabolism, strengthen the immune system, and actively protect cells. These properties are due to their high content of alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, and protein. All of these components have anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning effects and are even said to reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and heart attacks. And so Sabine is right in her statement: She doubles the effect of the "Liquid Youth" oil, even at breakfast…
