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Acne is a trouble some condition that has more of a psychological effect than a health issue. It is more often affected to teenagers and young adults as compared to older people.
The cause of acne has also been credited to a variety of reasons ranging from dietary, genetic to even environmental factors. Whatever may be the cause of acne, but the truth remains that when acne is not well managed or treated it becomes a grave problem that has a serious consequences. There are many acne treatment products available nowadays but a closer look at what we have available to us in our immediate surroundings will reveal unusual but effective acne cures.
I'm new to this whole omega fatty acids thing. I just read on MSN on how omega 3 fatty acids from fish oil can help keep the skin moisturized from inside. And for some people they have oily skin because the skin overcompensates for their dehydrated skin (I can have peeling, dry skin underneath pools of oil!). And how there is this theory that jojoba oil on the skin can actually help people who suffer from oily skin.
I just thought of how if the skin is moisturized from the inside, would the skin be less oily? And how much would omega 3 fatty acids help people with oily skin, or even normal skin in general, like is there a visible difference in the skin?I guess the concern for normal skin people, or people suffering from eczema or dry skin, is to keep their skin supple and moisturized.
i just bought myself fish oil, 1000mg, 2 days ago, upon recommendation by my derm. i have terrible oily skin, but i can also see symptom of peeling. my oily skin problem has shown slight improvement when i started light therapy with my derm for my cystic acne. but the problem is there - oiliness! surpringsly, only 2 days consuming fish oil, i noticed that when i wake up in the morning, i dont see my face covered with thick n shinny oil, instead my face is smooth to touch, i can tell when i wash my face in the morning. this is definitely a good sign. i'm hoping to see better result in a longer period. will get back to this topic for updates 
for those who r taking fish oil but see no improvement on acne, keep taking it as omega 3 is good for general wellness.
I hate to rain on anyones parade, but without even knowing about the acne fighting benefits I've been taking a fish oil pill for years. I can't say if it really helped at all and in fact i've recently (like a week ago) stopped taking it after 2 years of consistent use. I've never been completely clear, except for when I was on accutane, so the omega's are not a miracle pill. The pill I've been taking, if anyone cares, has pretty much all the omega's, ranging, I believe, from 2-9. What I did notice about the pill is that within days it made my hair extremely shiny, almost to the point that I was embarrassed people would think i was using some feminine beauty shampoo. As for skin related benefits, like I said, for me the omegas did not SOLVE my acne problem. If they helped it's hard to tell with so many lurking variables (ap stats teacher would be proud). I can't say that I noticed anything, but you can bet that I will start taking them again, and keep a keen look out for anything skin related. I would suggest looking into different causes. I have recently been looking into the cause of my acne as digestive track and liver. However, everyones different, you really can know, best of luck to all.
P.S. Someone should really try and compound all this info into a couple of pages.
I hate to rain on anyones parade, but without even knowing about the acne fighting benefits I've been taking a fish oil pill for years. I can't say if it really helped at all and in fact i've recently (like a week ago) stopped taking it after 2 years of consistent use. I've never been completely clear, except for when I was on accutane, so the omega's are not a miracle pill. The pill I've been taking, if anyone cares, has pretty much all the omega's, ranging, I believe, from 2-9. What I did notice about the pill is that within days it made my hair extremely shiny, almost to the point that I was embarrassed people would think i was using some feminine beauty shampoo. As for skin related benefits, like I said, for me the omegas did not SOLVE my acne problem. If they helped it's hard to tell with so many lurking variables (ap stats teacher would be proud). I can't say that I noticed anything, but you can bet that I will start taking them again, and keep a keen look out for anything skin related. I would suggest looking into different causes. I have recently been looking into the cause of my acne as digestive track and liver. However, everyones different, you really can know, best of luck to all.P.S. Someone should really try and compound all this info into a couple of pages.
that's because you were taking an omega 3-6-9. o3 and o6 are both essential but you get enough o6 from diet so you should supp with only o3.
Has anyone ever stopped to think that our bodies are made to run off certain foods and not others?
Evolution didn't create me and my ancestors with the anticipation that one day I would consume a pill of fish oil to be healthy and whole...
While I have been there with trying the vast array of natural and prescribed acne cures, I think we all are missing the big picture. We are programmed to search out the golden ring- the one thing that is awaiting discovery to cure us from whatever ails us. I feel deeply for the plight of us all that suffer with acne- it's so much more damaging to our sense of self and esteem that people can understand.
But people, there are societies out there where acne is non-existent. These are the societies where heart disease, diabetes, cancer- are nearly non-existent also. We are losing our health, and have so much misplaced faith in finding a new medical cure that we forget how things work.
There is a huge problem that we will face- and that is going to be for us as a society to come to terms with the fact that we are going to need to go back to the basics for our food sources.
Good luck to everyone on their journey- if that journey finds that fish oil helps your acne then that is wonderful too. We all need to come to know that peace someday, hopefully with a healthy body.
I just recently started taking borage oil (omega-6) and a liquid fish oil supplement from Carlson Labs. I also just received some hemp oil today which is said to have the optimal balance of omega-6 to omega-3. I'm going to try drinking it as well as applying it topically to my nose. I'll post back with any progress in the coming weeks.
One other thing I want to mention is that a few days ago I started using evening primrose oil topically on the sides of my nose. Since I started doing this, my clogged pores and acne breakouts haven't been as bad. It's not a huge difference but I'm surprised by the results so far.
er, so is fishoil the culprit,or was it the overdose that did it (the tumor)?i want to take omega 3's. but a healthy amount for it's anti inflammatory properties and for the possible reduction of sebum.
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What tumor? What are you talking about?
You should be taking Omega 3 anyway regardless of skin problems, simply because it's good for you.
I eat a moderate amount of fish, because I like it and its good for your entire body not just your skin. But I think its important to remember there are other ways to get healthy fats and Its good to get a little bit from different sources. Flax broke me out HORRIBLY. So I switched to Hemp instead (hempmilk to be specific,) Coconut (the oil, the milk, the flakes) and walnuts (plain.) All these things have fats in them that are good for you and especially your skin. I'm a believer in the diet acne connection but not really one for promoting one sole miracle supliment or megadosing of anything, so i've found this a way to get the good fat in moderate amounts from lots of different sources. best of luck to everyone. 
Hey,
Where do you guys buy BORAGE OIL ? I cant really find it in the shops, and online it costs a ### load, its like 300% the price of omega 3 fish oils etc.
PS, omega-3 Salmon oil pretty much cleared my skin, but time and time again when i stop taking it everything comes back. So I will just never stop drinking it
Hey,
Where do you guys buy BORAGE OIL ? I cant really find it in the shops, and online it costs a ### load, its like 300% the price of omega 3 fish oils etc.
PS, omega-3 Salmon oil pretty much cleared my skin, but time and time again when i stop taking it everything comes back. So I will just never stop drinking it (1000mg in the morning, 1000mg at night)
Just wanted to submit my experience with Omega-3, specifically Fish Oil, over the past 5 years.
I've always had mild to moderate acne that tends toward the blackhead, non-inflamed type with weekly flareups of 1-3 blemishes. While I've never been able to get it completely under control, try as I may, I can confidently assert that taking Fish Oil has an effect, ableit not a cure, which I'll try to explain.
In order for it to be noticeably effective on my acne, I have to take 3000-5000mg/day (of Omega-3, specifically, make sure you check the content of EHA and DHA vs. just "Fish Oils"). But it's expensive. With quality oil--Trader Joes Odorless is my favorite--that's about 6-8 capsules or $1/day. So I generally take about 2 capsules per day and don't see or feel any real difference in my acne. However, when I bump up to 6-8 capsules, I notice effects. I'll usually do this when I've got an important event coming up and want my skin to look ok.
Ok, so what are the effects? I notice softening of the skin and a decrease in healing time of the skin. I don't specifically notice a reduction in new inflammations, but I absolutely notice an increased ability of the skin to heal existing and new blemishes. If I could afford it, I'd take this much every day, but I'm also sure that the smaller dosages must have a certain maintenance effect, if not as pronounced.
There are numerous other compelling reasons to take Fish Oil as this board and the current literature discuss repeatedely, so I feel doubly confident taking this supplement.
I know it's not a major revelation, but with acne, any strategy that someone can support with confidence (however slight its effects) strikes me as newsworthy.
Good luck!
I was taking Omega 3-6-9 pills which had fish, flax, and some other oil in it, for about 5 months or so, and I had increased acne. One of major supplement changes I made about a week or two ago was to regular fish oil with omega 3, around 1200mg ish. I Haven't figured out my 3-6 ratio yet, but I take 2 fish oil pills with each meal, making a total of 7.2 grams a day. I may start eating salmon every other day too, also because I'm trying to cut out red meats to try and switch to a more ph neutral-alkaline diet. Do you guys have any places online or brands that are cheaper than GNC? I've been meaning to find a brand that is a bit easier on the wallet. Thanks!
DO NOT take more than 3g daily (of fish oil and NOT EPA + DHA). 2g per day is the ideal.
Omega 3 is not miraculous, it can improve some inflammations process and skin condition, but taking too high doses will low platelets count (causing harder blood coagulation - more bleeding) and does a lot of bad things in long term.
Be aware.
little HELP here!
i'm trying to get on the FISH OIL Bandwagon to help me combat my acne.... My Derm. once recommeded a kind, but i don't remember exactly what it was...
what i've been starting to take in the last several days is One-Per -Day OMEGA 3 FISH OIL.
SUPPLEMENT FACTS include:
Calories - 10
Total Fat - 1g
Fish Oil 12oomg
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids++ 684 mg
Omega 3 EPA++41-mg
Omega 3 DHA++ 274mg
Ingredients: Fish Oild concentrate, Gelatin, Glycerin, Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, d-Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Monosteatate, Triethyl Citrate, Triacetin, Vanillin, Mixed Natural Tocopherol, Polysorbate 80.
Contains: FIsh, (anchovy, sardine) and Soy.
can anyone tell me if i'm taking the right stuff to help with the acne or is it no good? And if it's ok to take these specific pills that have a freshness and potency guaranteeed thru FEB 2010?
THanks in Advance.
Acne 100% gets aggravated by a poor diet, it's a shame doctors do not understand this consequently providing false information to innocent people who should be enjoying their life to the fullest & not suffering the degrading symptom of acne.
Omega 7 is a great way to help alleviate acne internally. How come no one hears about it. Because it will work & you wont have to buy useless products over and over again nelly.