Amphora Aromatics Evening Primrose Oil

The GLA active properties present in Evening Primrose Oil have given this oil a medicinal status for treatment of women’s monthly cycles.

For cosmetic purpose GLA is an excellent ingredient for helping to treat any forms of dry skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema and combines well with the linolenic property to create a premium moisturising oil. It can also be used in facial massage preparations if blended with another carrier oil such as Sweet Almond or Grapeseed.

Evening Primrose has a relatively short shelf life so it's often a good idea to blend it with a preserving oil such as Wheatgerm.

• High in GLA (Gamma Linolenic Acid) and Linoleic Acid
• Can help to regulate the menstrual cycle and is a great ingredient for treating any sort of dry skin condition
• Naturally moisturising and softening
• Helps offer nourishment for more mature skin types
• Oenothera biennis Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression and refining the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae

Historical Background
Evening primrose has a yellow flower blooming in the evening, hence its name. Evening primrose has a yellow flower blooming in the evening, hence its name. The origins of the plant are said to derive from North America, where Native Americans would boil the root of the plant and then eat it to help cure stomach aches. They would also boil the leaf of the plant and put the pulp onto their skin to help heal bruises. It became known as 'Kings Cure All'™ when introduced to Europe in the 17th century.

Properties
Oenothera biennis Oil is the fixed oil obtained by expression and refining the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae.

Evening Primrose Oil can be used as a carrier oil to be blended with any essential oil as well as other vegetable or carrier oils.

Widely used as a carrier or base oil for the application of essential oils in massage (can also be applied as a massage oil without essential oils). Use in the making of a hair mask or natural moisturiser. Can also be used as it is for an all natural moisturiser or oil cleanser.

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Rich in linoleic acid (typically 74%), an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid, that is converted into prostaglandins and hormones.
Oenothera biennis Oil

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