Upping Your Fatty Acids Fatty acids aren t manufactured by the body but must be obtained from food sources like eggs, nuts, vegetables, butter, and whole milk. Whether your diet is deficient or not, you can help your skin fight off the effects of aging and sun exposure by taking a supplement of either flaxseed oil or evening primrose oil , which are sources of essential fatty acids , says Dr. Gazsi. He recommends four capsules per day of evening primrose oil or two tablespoons of flaxseed oil. I d probably start with the flaxseed oil and see how it works. It may take several months, however.
Skin responds pretty slowly.
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