WELL OILED

Do you get enough oil in your diet? Omega oils play a huge part in keeping us healthy, but many of us don't get enough. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) get their name because the body needs them to survive, but can't make them from any other substance we eat.

There are two kinds of essential fats: omega 3 and omega 6. They offer a wealth of well-documented health and skin benefits, mostly because of their anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant activity, and it's now easier to get your daily fix, due to the nice people at Viridian who have come up with a food supplement capsule, and an oil that you can add to your food - both of which will give you skin, hair and nails to die for.

So, what's in it?

Organic golden flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil, hemp seed oil and pumpkin seed oil provide a rich combination of Alpha Linolenic acid (Omega 3), Linoleic acid (Omega 6), Gamma Linolenic acid (Omega 6) and Oleic acid (Omega 9).
 
Rich in antioxidants, the Ultimate Beauty Complex contains Ester C, Pine Bark Extract, Grape Seed Extract and Selenium, as well as the minerals zinc, iron, silica and copper.
 
Biotin, one of the more recently discovered B-vitamins, helps to make hair healthier and delay the onset of greying. It can also help strengthen brittle nails.
 
The company

Viridian’s 100% Organic Ultimate Beauty Oil and Ultimate Beauty Complex cost £8.95 for 200ml and £8.95 for 30 vegetarian capsules. The company are incredibly ethical, donating 50% of available profit to charity.

The majority of their supplements are organic, vegan or at the very least vegetarian and they actively sponsor several national and international charities. For details of your nearest stockist, contact Viridian on 01327 878 050 or visit them online.

COMPETITION

Congratulations to the winners of the Viridian Beauty Oil / Beauty Complex:

• Dolores Bowskill
• Kathryn Wallington