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March 25, 2011
Cons:
serious breakout
Unfortunately, it took me several months to realize that this supplement was actually the thing that started my acne! sigh. My skin was clear before I started adding flaxseed to everything trying to be healthy. While researching, I discovered that flaxseed contains a large amount of phytoestrogens. I guess this is a problem for me. Ever since I began my flaxseed boycott, my face has been clearing. In fact, not one new blemish.
October 13, 2010
Pros:
NONE for me!
Cons:
Broke out in very red inflamed cystic acne that kept getting worse for a month after I stopped the flaxseed oil. The antibiotic Doxycyclomine (not sure if I'm spelling it correctly) helped clear me back up.Plus I take B-5 - I only need 3 or 4 500mg once or twice a day.
I had been almost perfectly clear for over 5 years thanks to B5 keeping the oil in my skin normalized - the only thing that has ever kept me clear (other than while on Accutane). I read about the health benefits of Flax seed and I tried it to help me with terrible digestion problems. I wish I had never heard of the stuff - the break out was horrible and painful! Took me back to my miserable acne years only WORSE - and felt like forever to get clear again - leaves scars - I HATE it!
September 21, 2010
Pros:
Too much to count!
Cons:
So far, nothing that I've noticed.
I started taking flaxseed oil in hopes it would help clear up my skin. I've been dealing with acne since I was a young teenager, and I'm so sick of it. I noticed a difference immediately. My skin feels wonderful; I feel like I'm glowing. I've also noticed that my hair is softer and more luxurious, which was a nice surprise. After reading others' posts, I suppose I should mention that I work out daily, I have a healthy diet, and I take a multi-vitamin. I also wash my face twice a day. But all that has been consistent over the years, and I have tried endless treatments. I used to eat salmon regularly, and that helped my skin, but after having my son I can no longer stand the smell of fish. Which is why I decided to try flaxseed oil. And I'm glad I did, because I feel wonderful now.
September 14, 2010
Pros:
- Good for you
- Helps reduce acne
- easy to take
Cons:
- Does not cure acne or compeltely get rid of it but it does help reduce it
I personally would suggest taking the 3 oils, Omega 3,6 & 9. Instead of taking only flaxseed or fish oil.. I take 2-3 caps a day of the 3 essencial fatty acids which is combined in one single capsule. I get it at the health food store its pricey but worth it to me. Depends on if you want to take vitamins or not. It does help. Because Ive been taking it for over 7 months now and I stopped taking it for a week and I broke out really bad just our of no where! Its something you do need to take daily and keep up with to see results!! And also make sure to take this with a facial cleansing regimen aswell for best results.
September 14, 2010
Pros:
Not entirely clear
Cons:
None whatsoever
There are a couple of reasons that cause the "pros" of my personal experience with flaxseed is not entirely clear; firstly, I have only been using it for 2 weeks, and secondly I am using it in conjunction with so many other skin care products it would simply be imposable to decipher what it was causing the improvement. However, there is a DEFINITE improvement.
Until about 2 months ago I had no real problems with spots whatsoever - however a short way into my summer holidays an explosion of acne appeared that just would not budge. With my return to my final year of college approaching, and the angst that I had about coming back to clearer faces whilst mine had dramatically worsened, I invested in pretty much every tactic there is... unfortunately it was not soon enough and I was greeted with grimacing faces and baffled eyes.
BUT, just half a week later, and I can already tell my skin is not only getting better but beneath the last surfacing spots and scars, it is healthy, smooth, and glowing. I'm hoping in a month I will be completely clear :)
I've always resented my skin and thought myself so unlucky, but these past few months have taught me a tiny bit of patience and what's more given me the up most admiration for people who suffer with acne for years, some even half a lifetime. I had no idea how common it was for adults to be sufferers! Honestly, I think quite a lot of you deserve a medal, because acne really can be a complete sh*tter if you let it rule you. (I often do.) Completely forgot this was about flaxseed, if you aren't looking for a natter look straight here!:
Flaxseed has a large list of health benefits, which is where my recommendation comes from. If your considering trying it, I recommend the ground form. The reason for it being ground is that in oil and capsules it doesn't contain 'photo-chemicals' and antioxidants, so it's possible the excess omega-3 without these could be causing some of the breakouts people are ha
September 3, 2010
Pros:
The first 2 weeks of use I notices my skin getting smoother, radiant, softer.
Cons:
The 3 week I got severe cystic acne on shoulders, neck and upper back. Terrible!
At first I wasn't sure what caused the cystic acne but did some experiments with increasing and decreasing the flax seed oil. It was very obvious flax seed was the trigger of the cystic acne. Will never eat it again!!
August 31, 2010
Pros:
I love Flaxseed Oil!! I used to have consistent, moderate breakouts on my chin that I self-diagnosed as hormonal acne. Within one week of taking one capsule a day I noticed a dewiness to my face and definitely less breakouts(though I still had some). After about a month, I increased my dosage to two a day and since then, my red, hormonal bumps have been basically non-existent(except for that time of the month which Aleve is now helping me with).
Cons:
None
I'm glad I didn't read most of these ratings before trying flaxseed because I would have definitely been afraid of the aftermath. I don't know why it worked for me and not for others, but I'm sure glad that I finally found something. This was the only extra addition to my routine, so I know the improvement came from it.
August 13, 2010
Pros:
Gave skin a bit of glow. But virgin coconut oil does the same without the cons..
Cons:
..which comes in form of horrible cystic acne. I got it all over my back, shoulders, upper arms etc.
Only one pimple on my cheek but it scared me enough to just throw the whole bottle in the garbage.
Seems to be different for different people. My sister swears by it and does not have any acne problems with it. For me and others on this page, it seems to just make it worse. I used a bottle from the health food store and had about a tablespoon a day. The recommended dose.
July 6, 2010
Pros:
it seemed to lighten my mood after taking it
Cons:
acne breakouts that were highly inflammed and unusually slow to heal. acne looked worse the day after taking this.
risks seem greater than the benefits
July 3, 2010
Pros:
None for me!
Cons:
Oily skin with terrible breakouts from day one! Red patchy skin all over my face, lovely : (
I was recommended this by someone in a Holland and Barrett health food shop for my acne. After a few weeks of terrible skin I decided to look on acne.org to see if it was actually any good, and found all of the negative reviews...they are now in the bin!
Pros:
omega-3 fatty acids
high fiber