Reddit mentions: The best evening primrose herbal supplements

Sorry if this is a little late, but you might try evening primrose oil supplements. The scalp is its own ecosystem of flora like anything else in your body, and primrose oil is supposed to help promote the good stuff and keep away any fungi and yeast that might cause itchiness and flakes.

I use it, it helps me. This is the one I use, it's 500mg a day and I take one a day. You can split open a capsule and apply it on your scalp too, but I've heard it doesn't smell nice. :c

So...ladies, it works. They actually really work! I am taking both pills right now, every morning, one estrogen and one evening primrose oil pill.

Day 1: No change

Day 2: I got a real period (unusual for me) which consisted of bad back pains, cramps, fresh red blood, bloating (my definition of a real period). I do not usually get a real period, I just always bleed brown blood and do not have any cramps or symptoms of a period.

Day 3: By this day my evening primrose oil came in so I took both an estrogen and epo pill. Still on my real period.

Day 4: Period has lessened.

Day 5: Period is down to just very a minuscule amount.

Day 6: There is no bleeding of any sort, discharge is still colored, but there's no brown blood or fresh blood or any blood at all

Since then I've just waited for my discharge to regain its normal white color since it isn't being mixed with blood anymore, which IT HAS!!!
The period that I've had for 6 months is now gone since taking one pill of each daily.
I'm absolutely stunned and extremely grateful to have come across these products. These pills now make my 3 year Nexplanon implant worthwhile again with 2 and a half more years to go.

Evening Primrose Oil:
NOW Super Primrose 1300 mg,120 Softgels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018O8IQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GelUCb52D06KY

Estrogen:
ProEstro Estrogen Pills for Women | Female Hormone Balance Supplement https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HFDWHIW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fflUCb9FGSDEH

It's quite pricey, but absolutely worth the chunk of change.

I don't think there is any downside to trying. This is the brand I take. You can see the dosage is 1300 mg per pill. I find that buying it online is cheaper. The company that sells it also has free shipping if your order is above a certain amount, and they sell all sorts of things so if there is something else you normally use you can bundle that into your order and get free shipping. They even have some drugstore brand things, like Cetaphil and Eucerin and CeraVe.

If you have Amazon Prime you can get the same dose in this and get the free shipping.

I take 2600 mg (two pills) each of evening primrose oil and borage oil a day. One of each in the morning and one of each in the evening before bed. Been doing it for over three years now.

The evening primrose oil is high in linoleic acid (LA) and I find it really takes the edge off of hormonal swings (pms, cramps, etc.) The borage oil is high in gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) and I find it does wonders for acne and skin inflammation. I was one of those people that had the classic breakouts along the jawline during certain parts of my cycle, and now my face is totally clear. I also have mild eczema and taking the borage oil helped a lot with those as well.

That said, taking the evening primrose oil is enough to help with acne for a lot of folks. I just happened to be one of those that needed more help.

Other things I do to help with my myriad skin issues:

• BHA chemical exfoliant in the morning, AHA chemical exfoliant in the evening before bed.
  
• Avoid products with fatty alcohols, sulfates, and silicones for skin and hair. This includes moisturizers, cleansers, shampoo, conditioners, and makeup. I found that all of those either caused eczema or acne flare-ups in one way or another.

I've had lots of issues with hormonal acne on my chin for the past several years. It was painful and never ending. It's not AB, but it finally cleared up after I added the following to my routine:

• Prescription adapalene 0.1% at night (topical)
  
• Evening Primrose Oil supplements
  
• Switching to a ketogenic diet (r/keto)
  
  I'm honestly not sure if one or a combination of these things helped the most, I started them all around the same time. Just wanted to offer these suggestions in case they help you!

This has been me for a few years. I thought I was still struggling with acne prone skin that i thought I conquered in 2009. I finally figured out that it was hormonal acne, especially because I wasn't getting acne anywhere else on my face at all (except tiny little whiteheads on my nose that pop up overnight if i don't clean my face properly).

I can't find the thread, but somewhere here I read about evening primrose oil for hormonal acne. I'm not on any birth control and was unwilling to take spiro just for a couple deep zits a month. Figured what the heck, I'm not taking any other supplements so I might as well try.

And holy cow it has WORKED. I started right after my period in March and my April cycle was nearly clear, with a couple small spots. I've been slacking on skincare in May, so this month I had some red spots, but nothing deep. No pustules, nothing painful, nothing errupted.

I'm taking these: https://smile.amazon.com/Primrose-Softgels-Cold-Pressed-Artificial-Ingredients/dp/B00NH5AK2S/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527390180&sr=8-5&keywords=evening+primrose+oil

Just one per day because they're 1300 mg each. As with any kind of medicine or supplement, check for interactions with any meds you're taking. If you're on BC or another hormone influencer, check with your doctor first.

Ok! Well I am a 24 yr old female with combination skin. I am normal on my cheeks but oily in my T zone. I've dealt with severe cystic acne my entire life but after seeing a dermatologist and getting chemical peels and changing my diet, it went down drastically. Now I am just left with hormonal acne on my chin and some discoloration on my skin. So here is my brand new routine I started a week ago! Many of these products have made people break out but it's just about finding what's right for you :)

Morning

Use [low ph Cleanser] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016NRXO06/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

[Toner] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LUU42NU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

[vitamin C serum] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G2TQNZ4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

[Moisturize] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AF63QQE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1)

[sunscreen] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SM99KWU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Nighttime

Oil cleanse with [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V2FBAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

same cleanser

same toner

A [random sheet mask] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BAM7F8C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

same vitamin C serum (under eyes only)

[collagen cream] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016AEC63I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

[overnight moisturizer] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018IX7N2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

I've also been taking [primrose oil supplements] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH5AK2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) but it's only been a week and I'm not sure if it's doing anything yet. I bought some other stuff too but since this worked for me, I am sticking with it and might change it up next week and add more things in.

I've never seen it in my local stores. I had to order on Amazon. I got this one:


NOW Super Primrose 1300 mg,120 Softgels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018O8IQA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9NwZzbHHBG2XX

I take evening primrose capsules. [These] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH5AK2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to be more specific. I am prone to cystic hormonal acne on my chin. I used to have cystic acne all over my face and then switched to a keto diet which cleared most of it up and then I was just left with those annoying pimples on my chin during my period. I switched to asian skincare products and the evening primrose capsules and if I get any acne now...it's one or two small pimples rather than 6-8 huge ones. I also don't suffer from dry skin anymore and my hair and nails are sooo strong.

hello! i bought my evening primrose oil tablets here on amazon. as i stated in my original post, i am taking 1300mg once a day, the recommended dosage on my supplement bottle.

Try evening primrose (I use this - http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F4WS6A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) I take 1 pill twice daily and pop one open each night and apply the oil after I have applied my moisturizer. Helps a lot with hormonal cysts. The ones I do get now are smaller and heal faster. Give it a few weeks though.

I had hormonal jawline acne for years until I started taking evening primrose oil. Works like magic: zero breakouts. I take 1300mg every day. Also minimizes mood swings, cramps, and menstrual migraines for me.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH5AK2S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I tried various washes and lotions, but in the end what helped the most with my hormonal adult acne (dammit why doesnt is stop when you start getting grey hairs?), was to take an evening primrose oil, and a zinc tablet every day.

I started getting those with my birth control change. I started taking Evening Primrose supplements once a day and it greatly reduced the breakouts.

Evening Primrose Oil 1300mg 120 Liquid Softgels, Cold-Pressed with No fillers or Artificial Ingredients; Non-GMO & Gluten Free, Made in the USA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NH5AK2S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bjzRzb589688V

I was having the same problem with deep cystic acne along my jaw line and chin. Problem is, it would never come to the surface. It would just swell up for several weeks and then go away on its own. I was digging around in this subreddit looking for possible remedies when I ran across a post mentioning evening primrose oil. So I ordered the same pills on amazon that they use, taking one in the morning and at night, and I have had great results. I still get the cystic acne here and there but it goes away much faster and doesn't get out of control.

yea! this is the one i use:

https://www.amazon.com/Primrose-Softgels-Cold-Pressed-Artificial-Ingredients/dp/B00NH5AK2S/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1538019450&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=evening+primrose+oil&psc=1


also, this is an option too:

https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/a19479549/kate-bosworth-clear-skin-primrose-oil/

You can get a big ol’ bottle of capsules on Amazon for relatively cheap.
This is the one I bought.
I went from 0% effaced and no dilation at 37 weeks to 80% effaced and 1cm dilated at 38. Take them 3x a day orally.

That's weird, I don't get an aftertaste from mine. You might try the ones I take if you have access to them.

Made a reddit account for the reason that I want to tell people how to get rid of hormonal acne. I swear I tried everything. Every bitch control, diet changes (some very extreme), spearmint, vitex, every skin care product...... the thing that WORKED and completely got rid of my acne is Evening Primrose Oil. I swear it's a magic pill. Can't believe one really exists. I take one every day with dinner and I just don't get acne anymore. Still clogged pores, but just tiny whiteheads/blackheads, never cysts. I used to get a bunch of giant cysts on the lower half of my face, and especially bad during time of the month. Now, nothing. Still can't believe it. BTW I tried curology and it did nothing for me either. The best skincare line I've found is Drunk Elephant. Look them up. Expensive, but worth it. Also, get a prescription for Retin-A. That stuff works wonders.
https://www.amazon.com/Primrose-Cold-Pressed-No-Artificial-Ingredients/dp/B00NH5AK2S/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1521092645&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=evening+primrose+oil&psc=1

I get these. I keep mine in a room temperature cabinet and have never had issues with rancidness.

Hey there! I've been in almost the exact same boat as you, with acne that does not respond to any conventional treatment at all. My skin is not great right now, but it's improved dramatically with my current routine. I'll start off by explaining that, then I'll give some general advice.

The biggest thing in my routine is to take 100mg of spironolactone twice a day. This was prescribed to me by a dermatologist. Because my acne is mostly hormonal, the things I put on my skin will never really help. Because this drug changes my hormonal makeup, it helps A LOT. Since your skin responded to birth control, I'm guessing that this is also the case for you.

For face wash, I use a Kaiser Permanente wash with 5% benzoyl peroxide. Now, my skin usually hates bp and it usually makes my acne much worse. However, using it in a face wash and letting it sit on my skin for a bit before rinsing it all off seems to give me some of the beneficial results with none of the irritation. I'm still experimenting with this a bit.

Next, I use Finacea gel, which is 15% azaleic acid. This is the only product that's ever given me major purging. Almost every other exfoliating product, from salicylic acid to tazorac, either gives me no results at all or irritates the hell out of my skin. This product does neither.

Lastly, I use Sebamed Care Gel. I've yet to find a moisturizer that does not break me out. All of them do, and it sucks. This is the closest I can get to a moisturizer that does not make my skin worse. It's very gentle and mostly consists of aloe.

For sunscreen, I use an innisfree product that you won't like because the brand is not cruelty-free (they sell their products in China). I'm still on the lookout for a new one.

As for general advice:

First, try eliminating as much as you can. I know that it's really, really hard to do but it's the only way to know if your products are making your skin worse or better. Try only rinsing your face with water for a month, if you can. Then introduce only a soap. Doing this is what made me realize that all moisturizers break me out.

Next, look for hormonal approaches. If you're against going on medication, you can try Evening Primrose Oil, which supposedly helps regulate hormones, but it had no effect on my acne.

My last bit of advice is to watch out for irritation, but accept flaking and peeling. If your acne is partially caused by your skin failing to shed dead skin cells properly, then there's going to be a nasty adjusting period where all those retained dead cells need to come off. The thing to watch out for is irritation. If you're flaking so much your skin is red and it stings to put products on, then you've exfoliated too much. But if that hasn't happened, then don't be scared off by flaking.

Anyways, that's the best advice I have to offer so far. Best of luck to you!!