Replied by Mallory from Brooklyn Ny on 04/28/2014

I've heard a lot about the great benefits of borage oil. Is it used topically too, or only taken internally as a supplement? Also, can this be taken long term?

Replied by Mama To Many from Tennessee on 04/29/2014

Dear Mallory,

I have been taking Borage Oil for almost two years. I take between 1000mg and 3000mg. Sometimes I run out and skip a couple of weeks. It has been very helpful to my skin. I was having trouble with some eczema, but no more with the Borage Oil.

I have tried it externally, but it was easier to take it internally, for me.

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Mallory from Brooklyn, Ny on 04/29/2014

Thank you for responding. So are you saying that you generally don't put the borage oil directly on your skin, but you just take it in capsule form? I have terrible sebborhea on my face. Was wondering if I should apply it topically or just swallow the pills.

Replied by Mama To Many from Tennessee on 04/29/2014

Dear Mallory,

Yes, I was just using Borage Oil internally for my eczema. It was really fascinating to me that it healed up my skin so well. I had spent 9 months or more trying different home remedies for it, but they were all external. The next thing to try was Borage Oil, internally. I started with 3 1000mg capsules a day. Within a few days I could see a difference. It was a spot on my wrist and the itch would drive me crazy. It wasn't long before it was completely healed. Now when I run out, after a month or two, my wrist will begin to itch and I know I need to start again.

It appears that the author of the Borage Oil article was using the oil externally for a skin problem, at least at first. You could certainly try either or both methods.

I don't know what all you have tried...there are many posts on the sebboreic dermatitis with different things people have tried. Seems like different things work for different people.

Let us know what works for you!

~Mama to Many~

Replied by Louise from South Carolina on 05/27/2014

Glad I found your posts about Borage Oil. I have been taking it for about a year now, on the recommendation of a segment on Dr. Oz. I am also taking ALA supplements. Do I still need to be taking fish oil? I have been taking fish oil for years, and my cholestrol and bp is excellent, and I am 64 yrs. old. In fairly good health, and I am not any meds. I would appreciate your opinion on this, because if I don't need fish oil, along with the borage oil, I will stop taking it. Thank you.

Louise

Replied by C Durand from Wasilla, Ak on 04/07/2018

Fish oil should ALWAYS be taken, daily! It is used for a variety of supplemental minerals and vitamins that your body needs for basic health, function, immune deficiencies in our diets and for overall good skin, nails, hair and health. It also is a necessary anti-oxident nutrient oil, required for overall health and body functions.

Replied by Vandana from MD on 04/28/2021

When it comes to fish oils, what are good vegan substitutes? I am concerned about mercury in fish oils..I know the manufacturer may claim one thing but another source (medical medium) says to be wary of fish oils in general as they all have some mercury? Any thoughts? And I believe he suggests plant based algae supplement. Just want to put that out there in case helpful... I think I’m going to try the algae one.

Replied by Daniel from Cornwall, UK on 04/29/2021

I think tuna is supposed to contain mercury and algae oil is very good. I have algae oil and flaxseed oil.

Replied by Di from Sedona, Arizona on 11/12/2023

I cleared up a persistent, angry patch of eczema with a gluten-free diet for two years after a doctor told me the cause originates in the gut. I also took zinc carnosine after reading that it heals peptic ulcers in a government study, so I figured this may heal the gut.

Also, I’ve heard organic unrefined coconut oil mixed with baking soda is very healing.

Replied by QH from VIC on 12/19/2025

I know it's an old post, just want to put out information about vegan Omega3 for someone who needs. I've taken vegan Omega3 for years from this seller/website Vegetology in England. It's very effective and cost-savings.