I Love Flaxseed

[Queenie]

I sprinkle about 2 teaspoons of ground flaxseed in my food everyday. I've been doing this for over a year now. Well recently, I figured out that it has dramatically increased the level of oil my scalp produces. I originally started taking it because it contains omega 3 oils and lignans, which help with the brain's ability to function.

Then a few months ago, I heard, on this site, that it helps your scalp produce more oil. Well, now I can see the difference it has made. When I take it regularly, my scalp is oily only 24 hours after washing it.

Has anyone else taking this or a similar product seen these types of results? Just curious!

 

[chajen32]

I am glad to hear this about flaxseed. I purchased a bag of it a few weeks ago, but I haven't used any of it yet. Do you know how long the shelf life is?This is just the motivation I need. Thanks for the post!!

 

[IntelligenceisBeautiful]

I take the oil version and I love it too, it really delivers good results

 

[lalah]

I purchased a bag also and have yet to use it. How much do you put in your food and how many times a day?

 

[Queenie]

It does have a short shelf life, something like 3 mon. I keep mine in the freezer so it won't go bad. It smells funny after a while, if you keep it too long.

I only use ~2 teaspoons/day.

 

[Jewell]

Yes. I take flaxseed oil softgels, and that is the first thing I noticed: my scalp was producing more oil and no longer dry, and the skin on my face was no longer dry either.

 

[*Happily Me*]

I got great results from flax seed too. I've had dry skin all my life and when i began the flax seed oil my skin changed to smooth and moisterized. I started out using the oil, about 1-2 spoonfuls a day. I recently started using the capsules but, i prefer the oil.

Yep, it works!

 

[chocolate01]

Thanks for starting this thread. I have such a problem with dry skin on my face and scalp and nothing I have tried has helped. I might have to look into getting some.

 

[Isis]

I love flaxseeds too. I usually take flaxseed oil (make a salad dressing out of it) everyday and sometimes I'll sprinkle some on my salads or veggies. I keep whole ones in the fridge and grind what I need in a blender.

 

[Cheesecake555]

I use the oil capsules and find that my skin is moisturized longer during the day. I take it religously.

 

[chellee]

Would the oil have adverse effects if one has OILY skin to begin with?

 

[mermaid]

okay ya'll, I'll be a odd one here- I HATE flaxseed, because my man is ADDICTED to it (long before he knoew me and all my hair quirks) and puts it on everything (even when baking choco chip cookies ) and I am such a food purist that it ruins things for me. Plus he's Mr Tooty all the time!!

 

[Mizani_Mrs]

hey yall thanks for the tip. i always have dry scalp, flakes and dry hair so i went out and purchased the capsules. i am wondering for the ones who bought the oil and drink a tsp everyday....is the taste bearable? does it taste/smell like anything? I want to try drinking the oil since i think it'll get better results than a pill.

 

[Candy_C]

this stuff works miracles..the actual oil works very quickly to do its job.

i actually learnt the meaning of having oily hair when i used this for the 1st time

 

[Sistaslick]

I bought the oil and haven't figured out how I am going to use it yet. But I do have oily skin already--so I guess I am wondering the same thing as chellee..will it make oily skin worse?

 

[zorra]

I"ve been taking grounded flaxseed for over 3 years and it does wonders for my skin and hair.

 

[amy1234]

Yes I have noticed this, actually my scalp has been feeling too oily..I may need to lay off it for a while because I think that it's starting to cause build-up on my scalp

 

[Arcadian]

I don't eat the seeds because they can cause some I used to eat Uncle Sams cereal all the time, but flax seeds can have a laxative effect for some,which I used to just tolerate until I found the oil.

I've been taking the oil since 1998. I still get a bit of dry skin in the winter (at least its dry to me) but its never too bad, and the only time my scalp get truly oily is when I got this minifro underneath my relaxed hair.

Depends on the manufacturer will depend on how good the oil is. Udo's Choice is ok though I like spectrum brand because its nuttier and therefore really good for salad dressings. There's another one that I tried thats got a white label thats .

If you do protien drinks, you can start with a tablespoon or to in there its a good way to get it in, which will hide the taste, or you can make a salad dressing with it. just make sure you don't cook with it. (cause I know people that actually tried that... )

-A

 

[Candy_C]

I bought the oil and haven't figured out how I am going to use it yet. But I do have oily skin already--so I guess I am wondering the same thing as chellee..will it make oily skin worse?

most likely, my skins oily and flaxseed does get it oilier. but a good oily i cant xplain! the oil is thin and wipes away easily.it even smells like the flaxseed!! its so odd!

 

[BerrySweet]

Yes. I take flaxseed oil softgels, and that is the first thing I noticed: my scalp was producing more oil and no longer dry, and the skin on my face was no longer dry either.

Same here, I take the softgels. I don't think I could stomach the oil. It made my skin and scalp nice and hydrated.

 

[naturaline]

iv just started taking flaxseed softgels, i hope i see good results just like everyone else haha

 

[Blaque*Angel]

my hair used to be dry and corse, it is now soft and feels moisturised after washing it.....this is since i added flaxseed oil in my regime

 

[chocolate01]

I started taking flaxseed about a month ago because I read this thread and I can say I have had the same results as well. My scalp def produces more oil now and I don't have a problem with dry skin on my face anymore. I was kind of skeptical at first but I love, it will be in my regimen forever.

 

[gradygirl]

I started taking the flaxseed oil Saturday. The recommended daily dose says 1 tablespoon a day but I have been taking 1 teaspoon a day to start out. Do you think this is too little a dose for it to be effective? How long did it take you ladies to see some results of taking it?

 

[Candy_C]

I started taking the flaxseed oil Saturday. The recommended daily dose says 1 tablespoon a day but I have been taking 1 teaspoon a day to start out. Do you think this is too little a dose for it to be effective? How long did it take you ladies to see some results of taking it?

you should start on a table spoon if you can stomach it. a teaspoon will work but not as quickly. why not take a teaspoon twice a day, morning and night. because when i take in the morning it works instantly and slows down during the night. if you take at 2 intervals you should get constand moisture

 

[gradygirl]

Thanks Candy, I will take the 1 tablespoon and get it over with. I don't think I would be consistant with it if I have to take it twice. I hate the aftertaste of it but it will be worth it if it will help with my dry scalp, skin, and hair. Thanks again.

 

[Queenie]

Bumping, for those with questions in the other thread.

 

[*ElleB]

How are the capsules vs. Oil...Is on better than the other, or is it personal preference?

 

[blackhair]

Candi where do you get FLAXSEED (9,300Mg)?

 

[alexstin]

Flaxseed, me likey!!! I grind the seeds and sprinkle 1 tbsp in my smoothie each morning!