A study reported in the September 2008 British Journal of Nutrition revealed that 1/2 teaspoon of flaxseed oil every day can help to soothe skin and reduce redness. The study involved 45 women who were given flaxseed oil, borage oil or a placebo – and those that took the flaxseed oil supplements every day saw a 45% reduction in redness and 25% less water loss. The result? Softer, smoother skin.

So if you suffer from rosacea or other skin redness this may be something to check out! Of course, you’ll want to check with your physician – but if they give the green light, what do you have to lose?