The oil extracted from chia seeds has incredible beauty benefits. Not only are they rich in precious omega-3 fatty acids, but they’re also intensely anti-inflammatory, calming and antioxidant-rich. What does that mean exactly? Chia oil is a great bet for restoring vital moisture, diminishing redness and inhibiting the appearance of wrinkles.

Thanks to our Chia Serum, we’ve made incorporating chia oil into your skincare regimen incredibly easy. Here are five tricks for boosting your skincare routine with this deeply hydrating solution:

1. Use it everywhere
   After applying Chia Serum on your skin, rub the excess into dry spots elsewhere on your body—this means your cuticles, elbows, even your dry split ends.
2. Enhance your moisturizer
   If your skin is feeling abnormally dry, try adding a few drops of Chia Serum into your favorite Perricone MD moisturizer for enhanced hydration effects.
3. Touch-ups with Chia Serum
   If your skin tends to be on the drier side, keep Chia Serum in your purse for touch-ups throughout the day. Just apply 1-3 drops onto clean hands and press into your skin for a dewy glow (makeup-wearers, rejoice—this works if you already have makeup on, and also helps prevent makeup from creasing or settling).
4. Look younger tonight
   Add 1-3 drops of Chia Serum to your neckline before you go out; even sun-damaged skin will appear less red and immediately take on a luminous glow.
5. Revive your lips
   For an instant S.O.S. for thinning lips, massage a lip plumper on and around the contours of your lips, allow them to dry and then follow with Chia Serum. This will leave your lips looking less lined, more full and better hydrated.

And there you have it—five simple ways to incorporate chia seeds into your skincare routine with Chia Serum and five convincing reasons to include them in your diet. Whether you add them to your soups, salad dressings, water, or even oatmeal, what matters most is that you’re taking full advantage of their tremendous health benefits.