EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

Skin Benefits: Supports wound healing

WHAT IS IT?                          

Evening primrose oil comes from the seed of the evening primrose plant.

INCI

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil

COMEDOGENIC RATING : 2-3

Moderate chances of clogging pores.

APPEARANCE                       

Clear golden yellow coloured oily liquid

TEXTURE & SCENT                                 

Heavy oil with a fishy scent.

ABSORBENCY                      

Slow

SOLUBILITY

Oil

BENEFITS

It can facilitate the healing process and calm inflammation. Contains one of the highest levels of linoleic acid.

DISADVANTAGES

Quite heavy to work with.

ALTERNATIVES & SUBSTITUTIONS

Borage seed oil 

BEST USED FOR

• Facial creams

• Facial Lotions

• Facial Serums