If dry weather tends to make your skin tight, scaly and flaky, consider supplementing with essential fatty acids. Evening primrose oil and black currant oil are both good sources of GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), which helps promote skin, hair and nail health. The usual dose is 500 mg twice a day and you won't see immediate results, but in six to eight weeks you'll begin to notice positive changes.

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