(11-01-2022, 06:52 PM)Olive Wrote: Yes, they are the same thing.  There are different varieties but the seeds are interchangeable.  And particularly for cosmetic use I don't think you need to be concerned.  You should be able to find whole flax seeds/linseeds in any health food shop, also Bin Inns.  And I think the baking sections of most  supermarkets would have them - can't remember the brand but it has pale green packaging.  Healtheries?
https://shop.countdown.co.nz/shop/produc...lsrc=aw.ds
https://www.newworld.co.nz/shop/product/...lsrc=aw.ds
Thank you so much Olive. I really appreciate your reply