Evening Primrose Oil contains a high concentration of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), a polyunsaturated fatty acid largely responsible for the remarkable healing properties of the plant. Evening Primrose Oil can be incorporated into natural formulations for creams, serums, lotions, body butters, and hair care products, among others, and can help keep the final products light in weight, which will thus promote their speedy absorption into the skin.
Evening Primrose Oil is intensely rich and nourishing on the skin and hair making it ideal for numerous cosmetic applications. Used topically, Evening Primrose Seed Oil works as a fast-absorbing, non-greasy moisturiser that can be used as a nighttime serum to soothe acne, balance skin's oil production, and reduce the appearance of stretch marks, wrinkles, and scars. Its deeply hydrating qualities are known to prevent skin from losing moisture, thereby softening, nourishing, and protecting the skin, which ultimately revitalizes and rejuvenates the complexion.On acne-prone skin, Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil functions as a deep cleaning agent that clears blocked pores and soothes irritated skin with its anti-inflammatory properties. Its regenerative and healing properties are ideal for use on skin afflicted with rashes, eczema, psoriasis, and signs of aging.
In addition to skin care formulations, Evening Primrose Oil can also be applied in shampoos and conditioners, where it is known to balance the scalp's natural oils, thus reducing and preventing dandruff. Evening Prim Rose Oil strengthens the strands against damage caused by environmental stressors, such as harsh weather, UV radiation, as well as heat and residue from hair styling products, thus leaving it lustrous and resilient.