Essential fatty acids (EFAs): EPA, DHA and GLA are cosmetic edibles

EFAs work their magic on the skin from the inside out

EFA-rich oils should not be applied to light-exposed skin.    With exposure to light and air. they would oxidize (go rancid);

Complexion.   EFAs Produce smooth, velvety skin, protecting the skin against loss of moisture. Dry skin is a good external indicator of EFA deficiency.

Dandruff.   EFAs Eliminate dandruff

Skin Cancer.    Omega-3 protects skin from CANCER due to UV exposure. Natural Omega-3 fatty acids in cell membranes resonate with, absorb and utilize the suns rays to create energy by attracting oxygen to the cell. Tan better, burn less.

Skin Problems.    EPA and GLA reduce inflammatory skin disorders (e.g. eczema,psoriasis)

•   Topical application of borage oil reduces symptoms of atopic dermatitis in double-blind placebo-controlled study.  Kanehara, 2007

•   Oral supplementation with borage oil reduces hyperproliferation of skin cells.

•   Oral evening primrose oil used against psoriasis and atopic eczema

References

Kanehara S, Ohtani T, Uede K, Furukawa F (2007). "Clinical effects of undershirts coated with borage oil on children with atopic dermatitis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial". J Dermatol. 34 (12): 811-5. PubMed