Oops - sorry for above post - I didn't spell check !!

Hi all, (I'm trying that oil on my face tonight !)
Let's not get carried away here though, with the loosing weight part. Safflower oil is good for us, as is olive oil and other non saturated fats (olive oil is a monounsaturated and loved by experts for the 'mediterranean'(sp?) way of eating - inc. advacados, nuts, olives, dk choc etc... - all monounsaturates - healthy fats)
The thing to remember here is that everything isn moderation is the key. My usband & I have been on the Flat Belly Diet eating program for 6 mos. now and LOVE this way of eating. We eat & feel healthier without really dieting. My husband lost 15 lbs and I was already at my desired weight - we did it purely for the health benefits and now he's at his goal weight and we have a fabulously healthy and tasty way of eating for life. We both travel for biz and the FB eating program (I don't call it a diet) has been instrumental in eating healthier when we're away (not easy)plus when we go off for a bit at times we know exactly what to do to get back on track ! :) We subscribe to the 80-20 rule. We eat by the program most of the time, however when company comes or we want a treat we can allow ourselves to have what we want.
So what I'm saying is - don't think adding oil (like the supposed grapefruit diet) will help - it's a comprehensive program
BTW - If anyone wants to know, the Flat Belly Diet plan is from the editor of Prevention Mag and their dietician. It takes organization at first, but eventually becomes easy to do.
We eat SO many more veggies and such now and not because we have to - because we want to ! (my husbnad has even come to love cottage cheese and advacado - that's comwthing !!)
All the best
Stephanie

Hi all, (I'm trying that oil on my face tonight !)
Let's not get carried away here though, with the loosing weight part. Safflower oil is good for us, as is olive oil and other non saturated fats (olive oil is a monounsaturated and loved by experts for the 'mediterranean'(sp?) way of eating - inc. advacados, nuts, olives, dk choc etc... - all monounsaturates - healthy fats)
The thing to remember here is that everything isn moderation is the key. My usband & I have been on the Flat Belly Diet eating program for 6 mos. now and LOVE this way of eating. We eat & feel healthier without really dieting. My husband lost 15 lbs and I was already at my desired weight - we did it purely for the health benefits and now he's at his goal weight and we have a fabulously healthy and tasty way of eating for life. We both travel for biz and the FB eating program (I don't call it a diet) has been instrumental in eating healthier when we're away (not easy)plus when we go off for a bit at times we know exactly what to do to get back on track ! :) We subscribe to the 80-20 rule. We eat by the program most of the time, however when company comes or we want a treat we can allow ourselves to have what we want.
So what I'm saying is - don't think adding oil (like the supposed grapefruit diet) will help - it's a comprehensive program
BTW - If anyone wants to know, the Flat Belly Diet plan is from the editor of Prevention Mag and their dietician. It takes organization at first, but eventually becomes easy to do.
We eat SO many more veggies and such now and not because we have to - because we want to ! (my husbnad has even come to love cottage cheese and advacado - that's comwthing !!)
All the best
Stephanie

Dr. OZ,i treat my skin with flexoil or wheat Germ oil, for me they are everything,my age 54 and i hope to go on smooth and nice clean skin,also i clean my makeup with wheat germ oil frm my ayes every day,thanks for these beautiful opportunite.

I needed night cream last week, while on a trip. Having just read about safflower oil at Real Age, I tried some, thinking that I could buy the expensive stuff if safflower didn't work. Nightly, I cleansed my face & neck with creamy cleanser, then applied merely 3 drops of high-lineolic safflower oil (sold at WalMart under the brand name LouAna for $3.26 a quart!). In the morning, I washed my face with olive-oil soap and applied Borghese moisturizer with 15 spf sunscreen to avoid getting too oily. The first day using safflower oil, I was complimented for my youthful complexion. When we reunited after 5 days, my husband RAVED about my glowing skin. He also commented that my skin tone had become more even. I can't wait to see if there are limits on the improvement with this oil. I am so impressed -- and my husband wants me to make a bottle for him, too!

Any suggestions for pigmentation on my face?I am 59.Pleeeaaaase.

Someone asked about the best make-up. I've been using Lauren Hutton's Good Stuff. It's specifically made for older skin, so doesn't sit in lines and make matters worse. It takes 10 years off my face.

I just wanted to ask Sudershan if she has been told by her doctor to take the 300mg of iron. Unless you have an iron deficiency, I have been told not to take iron daily. It is accumulative in your system and doesn't go away;it just builds up and you could be getting an overload of it. I always take a multi-vitamin without iron in it.

I have noticed that my eyebrows are thinner and thinner. Is there anything I can do to promote growth, I have never had heavy eyebrows but now one is almost gone?

Thanks

I took the skin test and I am very pleased to see that my skin test says that I have a 58 year old skin. Which is amazing considering I am 77 yrs old. Makes me think about how much better is could have been, had I only looked after it all my life instead of just the last few yrs. Even so I am not diligent e.g. ofter go to bed with make-up on, which I realize is a definite NO NO. I will try the safflower oil for my very dry legs,although as present I am using a fairly new product of Avon's which seems to be keeping the flaking down and off my socks.

Do you just rub the extra virgin olive oil or the safflower oil directly onto your skin, like your face, to use as a moisturizer to help diminish lines and wrinkles? Just rub into your face? That's it? Please clarify this for me...thanks!

I have done a hot oil treatment with safflour oil four times,and applied a small amount to my face,then slept in a shower cap. It washes out easily.Each time someone at work has complimented my hair and asked my what i have done to my hair.

Do you recommend daily facial application of retin A, renova, or Tazorac creme for wrinkle prevention for the over 50 age group. I've been using a prescption strength retinol sonce my mid 30's, works fine, but with skin thinning as you age, I'm not sure if I should continue daily use in my 50's? Currently using Tazorac creme 0.1% strength.

There are many good ideas here but I am rather surprised at the vaseline suggestion for lips as it is petroleum based.

This is an answer for the lady with the sunscreen problemm.... ME TOO...and you are allergic! I am allergic to all Chemical sunscreens as well ...this is more common than you think.. Use the Nutragena sensitive skin spf30 and you will be fine...besides it works in a more healthy way than the chemical ones do and is instant protection... only buy sunscreens with the "active ingredients of Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide...all others are chemicals and you will probably be allergic to them too.. good luck

what is the best makeup for any skin type

For the lady whose hair is falling out, have you been checked for thyroid disease? This can cause very dry flaking skin, weight gain, puffiness in face and britle dry hair, among lots of other symptoms.

I find that every sunsreen I have ever tried irritates my skin. If I wear it on my chest, after a day or two I have several bumps that look like pimples but are not. Sometimes they are big. When I use one on the rest of my body I will get what looks like a rash or small red bumps all over. Please help.

I am very pleased with the results of my Skin Age Test...I am 54 and the test says my Skin Age is 33, that's a 21 year difference. WOOO HOOO!

Also, I've had people tell me I don't look 54, but that I look to be in my mid to late 30's, which is a good thing, 'cause I sure don't want to look my age! LOL!

I started using Safflower Oil on my skin about a year ago. A friend suggested it. I have always kept my skin moisturized, with OTC products, but the Safflower Oil seems to do the best job. Plus, it's not as expensive!

Once-a-week, I mix a few drops of Safflower Oil (I used to use Olive Oil, but that has a smell) with sugar, rub it into my hands, then rinse them off with warm water...Make them so soft! I have always had soft hands and am very particular when it comes to them...'cause I think hands tell a womans' age, more than her face does. I have been told by friends and complete strangers that I have the prettiest hands. That makes me feel wonderful!!

I will continue to use the Safflower Oil all over my body, 'cause it REALLY does work! Love it!! =]

Evening Primrose oil is absolutely a great essential fatty acid that works wonders for dry skin. There are too many benefits to list here. I have used it for 20 yrs. and all my family and friends (and pets) are converts. It is taken orally.

Hi
As many asked about losing weight with Safflower oil, I too am interested. Thank you.
kamrn

Not only am I enjoying the articles this web site shares, but I have taken some of the suggestions and applied them to my lifestyle. Taking the skin test was a great esteem booster. I've been told I don't look my age of 58, many have told me I look like I'm in my forties. the test says 37. I'm good with that. I am going out today and get some oil and use it on my entire body. I'll write back in a month with results. Be Blessed ths Day.

would like to know how this helps in losing weigh and how it is for the skin..can you use this safflower oil on your face too? awaiting patiently for answers lol :)

I have a question for the Dr. my skin breaks out from any sunscreen that I have tried. Can you recommend one that does not cause this? Thanks dodie

After reading about safflower oil,I have started using it regularly on my face,legs and arms.I apply it regularly every time my hands have any contact with water.
I can feel a visible difference in the skin of my face.There are fewer freckles now.

I am all for trying the Safflower oil on my skin. Isn't everyone tired of spending big bucks on skin products? i am! i'm going to try this and be happy for not having to dish out so much for something that we all use in our salads everyday!! Woo Hoo! i think we should all try it! :)Think healthy! :)

can you tell me how to find LaRoche-Posay Anthelios Fluide Extreme SPF50+ with mexoryl sx and meroxyl xl for $20.00 as i am financally strapped and single...i thank you so much.
thanking and praising god in all circumstances. judie

You REALLY CAN loose weight by using safflower oil (a polyunsaturated oil), but it's not that simple. Safflower oil is an omega 6 essential fatty acid (one of the 3 "Good Fats"). But, we need omega 3's as well (flax seed, fish oil). If you really focus on avoiding saturated fats (animal fats) and include a HEALTHY balance of omega 6 & omega 3 (in a 2:1 ratio), you'll be amazed at the way you look & feel.

Polyunsaturated oils, in their expeller-pressed, natural state, are desirable for their ability to provide the raw material for the formation of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are vital hormone-like compounds that strengthen cell membranes and regulate every function in the body at the molecular level.But polyunsaturated oils are fragile. ABSOLUTELY NEVER EVER COOK WITH SAFFLOWER OIL!!! When exposed to heat, light or oxygen, they can quickly turn rancid and not only lose their ability to function, but can do more harm than good! And regular safflower oil, with a fatty acid profile of 79 percent polyunsaturates, 13 percent monounsaturates and just 8 percent saturated fats, is the most highly polyunsaturated vegetable oil available. That's why using safflower oil cold is essential for the best of health.

Safflower's ability to help form prostaglandins is just one of its virtues. Cis-linoleic acid, the omega-6 fatty acid in safflower oil responsible for prostaglandin production, is also a catalyst for burning brown fat. (You can also find Cis-linoleic acid, a.k.a.CLA, in supplement form - usually in the weight management section of your health food stores.)

Brown fat is the inner body fat that surrounds vital organs and acts as a fat-burning factory, using calories for heat rather than storing them as white fat. During normal metabolism, cis-linoleic acid converts to GLA (gamma linolenic acid). GLA (found in Evening Primrose oil) then stimulates the body's brown fat into a flurry of calorie-burning activity.

When brown fat is active on a regular basis, the body is best able to maintain its ideal weight. But of course, brown fat does not work at the same pace in everyone.

Omega-3 fatty acids in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the omega-6 fatty acids in the form of linoleic acid (LA) are critically important for good health. Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids affect growth, vitality, and mental state. They are involved in converting food substances into usable energy, and play a role in cardiovascular health, as well as maintaining overall health and well-being for virtually every body system. Consuming these fatty acids through the diet allows the body to make all the essential fats it needs to support healthy cellular and immune function. The omega-9 (oleic fatty acids) are monounsaturated and not essential to the diet because the body can make them from other fatty acids, although they are recommended for overall good health and to prevent disease.
When consuming good fats, we need to ensure that we are getting the right balance of omega-3 and omega- 6. While there is a wide range of opinion about the optimal ratios of fat, virtually all experts agree that North Americans consume too much omega-6 (as well as omega-9) from hydrogenated oils and processed foods. Omega-6 content from healthy sources, such as olive oil, is lacking in the average diet. Olive oil has been found to decrease blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart attack, decrease high lipids, and reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

If you'd really like to learn more about the "Good Fats", I HIGHLY recommend reading "Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill" by Udo Erasmus. It's an amazing book from which you'll learn wayyyy more than you intended! Good Luck!

i have very oily skin i am 57 yrs old. will safflower oil make my skin more oily.

i have very oily skin i am 57 yrs old. will safflower oil make my skin more oily.

hi how does safflower work for losing weight

I am 52 and still deal with moderate acne outbreaks. I have since I was a teen. I an curious about using olive or safflower oil with acne. Does it make it worse, not effect it or help it. Does anybody know?
Thanks for your help

Dear Diane,

I was very amazed in the results of my quiz and also on the results of skin test. I look 40 years younger actually i am 58 years old this Feb 17, 2009

I am almost 58 yrs. old lady.Wight is 150 lbs. height is 5'3" and I am taking Iron pills as 300 mlgrams a day.my hair falls too much and having very thin hair now.if you can help me please.I am vegetarian.
Thanks
Sudershan

I am almost 58 yrs. old lady.Wight is 150 lbs. height is 5'3" and I am taking Iron pills as 300 mlgrams a day.my hair falls too much and having very thin hair now.if you can help me please.I am vegetarian.
Thanks
Sudershan

Is sunflower oil and safflower oil has much different composition?

Safflower oil is sold in most super markets, look on the shelf where they keep all cooking oil.Health Food Stores also carry them too.

Can't find safflower oil anywhere only sunflower oil. Is it the same thing?

Can't find safflower oil anywhere only sunflower oil.
Is it the same thing?

Olive oil is great! I use it for cooking, on my hair and on my body. The only thing with this on your skin is in the summertime it will make your skin darker if you stay in the sun with olive oil on your skin so if you do not mind a natural tan then go right ahead. I am going to try safflower oil and see how that works.

Dorette

I have been using Safflower oil after showering, since last Winter. I initially tried it because my skin got dried out from the cold air, and often got itchy as a result. I have recently tried mixing in a few drops of lime essential oil (about 5 drops per ounce), which really helps to wake me up and put me in a good mood. Another mixture I use on my face is 1:1 Safflower oil to Coconut oil. It's a little more viscous, but it does seem to protect the face when you're outdoors in the cold.

I have done just this w/olive oil on my total body (face included) for at least 30 yrs. I had terrible red bumps from dryness on my legs which completely disappeared and my skin looks 15 yrs. younger than my age. Mr. Dr's all say so too! smile! I have not tried Safflower Oil. I leave my skin wet, apply oil, and towel off. A miracle moisurizer. It does not remain oily and it washes out of my towels fine! So happy to hear a Dr. suggest this. I had read that women soaked in oil in Egyptian time.

Safflower oil helps you lose weight? I am interested in knowing more about this. Please tell me more. How much, when to take, etc.
Thank You sonja

I am interested in using Safflower Oil to loss weight. Please give me any information you have on this.

How does the sulflower oil help you lose weight?

Doris James: would you please post the specifications of Vit. A & Zinc as acne treatment. (You recommended 100mg zinc for a large man, how much wt it is for a large man). Thank you.

I use safflower oil. It's colorless and odorless, and as effective as the $50-a-bottle stuff I have used before. The results are great and you see them right away. Also, it doesn't leach nutrients from the skin as some oils do.

I use cold pressed olive oil or flax oil and always wet my hand with water before I put it on. It leaves the skin feeling moist and fresh. I put it on where ever I have had dry skin in the past. It feels and looks great. I no longer have skin problems. I use olive oil or flax like butter for toast or bread and on steamed vegetables as well.

Many years ago I used olive oil to moisturize a skin graft (about 4" x 4") after spending dollars and months using the pots of Nivea cream recommended by the Plastics & Reconstructive Surgeon. Within a week the tough, discoloured graft was clearly becoming more supple and skin-toned. Years later the only way you know there was a graft is the wide, pale scarring around it and the missing fatty tissue underneath. If safflower oil is half as good, it must be great!

can you please let me know if safflower oil really helps loose weight and how much and when to take.