Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose oil
Authentic Oil Co Evening primrose oil is a 100% pure and natural product, vegan friendly and cruelty free.
Botanical name: Oenothera Biennis.
Plant Part: Seeds.
Aroma: No odour.
Extraction Method: Cold pressed.
Description:
Evening primrose oil, extracted from the plant’s yellow flower, is rich in essential fatty acids.
Uses: Evening primrose oil is both a cosmetic and food grade oil. It is rich in essential fatty acids – substances which the body needs but is unable to manufacture within itself. Therefore we need to get these good oils from diet. Topical application (such as massage and compresses) is also beneficial, particularly where there are signs the body isn’t receiving enough of these crucial oils through diet.
As evening primrose oil is fairly thick and is absorbed slowly, it is a good idea to blend it with a lighter oil, such as apricot or coconut (in a ratio of, say, 20% evening primrose oil to 80% of the lighter carrier). The essential fatty acid in which evening primrose oil is particularly rich is known as gamma linoleic acid (GLA) – an omega 6 fat that the body needs for regulation of the body’s hormonal and circulatory systems. GLA plays an important role in the body being able to heal.
The oil is also rich in vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6 and a small amount of vitamin E. The oil has a wide range of benefits; when used in skincare products it helps to smooth rough skin and hydrate.
Storage: Always make sure the lid is left on the bottle after use. Make sure the product is out of reach of children and animals.
Technical: We are able to supply technical product documents such as COA and MSDS on request for our products.
Precautions: Please seek medical advice before using this product if you have any allergies or medical conditions as this product is not guaranteed to be free of them. Always patch test new oils first and if you experience any sensitivity stop using. Please note this product is not sold as an alternative to medicine.
Sold In: Our Evening primrose oil is sold in 10ml amber glass and larger sizes are sold in amber pet bottles to preserve the shelf life.