SHIPS IN A FOOD GRADE GLASS BOTTLE (1OZ) AND PLASTIC BOTTLES (2 OZ UP TO 7 LB)
Botanical Name: Oenothera biennis
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Processing Type: Unrefined
Obtained From: Seeds
Origin: USA
Evening Primrose Carrier Oil is a rich source of gamma linoleic acid, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids which can be used to provide a nourished look to the skin. Small amounts are often added to other carrier oils for fortification.
Fast facts on evening primrose oil:
Often abbreviated to EPO, evening primrose oil is a rich source of omega-6 essential fatty acids.
Evening primrose oil contains linoleic acid as well as GLA - both are essential components of myelin, the protective coating around nerve fibers, and the neuronal cell membrane.
Commercial preparations of evening primrose oil are typically standardized to 8 percent GLA and 72 percent linoleic acid.
EPO is thought to help a wide variety of conditions including eczema, nerve pain, and osteoporosis.
Hair Loss
Men and women struggle with hair loss, and sometimes the best way to prevent this issue it with diet or supplements. When it comes to hair, hormones play a significant role—including in the hair pattern found on your head, as well as the rest of your body.
Essential omega-6 fatty acid, GLA, which comes from consuming capsules of evening primrose oil, can be highly effective in the fight against hair loss. Try taking 500 milligrams twice a day—you will begin to see results in six to eight weeks.
You can also rub evening primrose oil into your hair or add it to your shampoo. In a study done at the University of Maryland, 86 people who were experiencing hair loss massaged their scalps with essential oils. They did this daily for seven months; at the end, those who used essential oils daily noticed significant hair regrowth. Besides using evening primrose oil for this remedy, try lavender, cypress, and lemongrass essential oils too.
Skin Health
Evening primrose oil has proven to be a valuable treatment choice for people suffering from skin conditions. Studies published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science have even shown that evening primrose oil can help with age-related structural and functional changes in skin tissues, such as redness, firmness, roughness, and fatigue resistance.