3 Ways Your Chia Pet Can Save Your Skin!

ByPia Bhattacharya,SELF magazine

When I was a youngster I begged my parents for a bunny and got a Chia pet instead. Watering the little critter and watching it sprout was fun, but I always thought my first pet would do more. Turns out, it does! As seen on page 54 of SELF's November issue, Chia seeds are chock full of skin-helpers.

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1. Chia seeds have anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids which are great for improving the condition of acne and rosacea.

2. They have amino acids to boost skin repair for a more youthful complexion.

3. You can eat them to help your skin retain its moisture because they absorb 9 to 12 times their weight in water!

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You don't have to raise another Chia pet to get your fix -Dr. Perricone Super O-mega Moisture cream, $40, with chia seed oil does the trick!

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