Summer time is salad time and in our next newsletter I am going to focus on how to make a salad that can deliver optimal health and beauty benefits. In today’s newsletter we are going to focus on extra virgin olive oil, the base to all world-class salad dressings and much, much more!

Extra virgin olive oil is unique when it comes to foods that have a direct impact on beautiful skin. For example, Perricone readers know that stress, whether physical or psychic, contributes to both accelerated aging and skin problems (acne, thinning of skin, wrinkles, etc.) The good news? The powerful anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatories known as polyphenols, which are present in olives in high concentrations, have long been associated with creating a sense of well-being and a reduction in stress.

In addition, the skin damage produced by overexposure to sun rays and environmental stress is related to the destructive activity of free oxygen-related radicals. Polyphenolic components of olive oil have been compared to traditional antioxidants, such as tocopherols, (a form of vitamin E) used by the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry to prevent skin damage. Results show polyphenols as having the highest activity as radical scavengers.

And that’s not all. Researchers worldwide find that diets rich in olive oil polyphenols are associated with healthier breast tissue, colon function, and cardiovascular function, and offer significant extra protection from secondary smoke as well as the aforementioned sun-related skin damage.

In The Acne Prescription, Dr. Perricone describes his breakthough findings—and delivers revolutionary solutions that clear skin quickly while improving overall appearance.