Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil is obtained from the seeds of the evening primrose (Oenthera biennis L.). The evening primrose is a biennial, herbal plant with a large inflorescence. Its seeds have a fatty oil content of around 40 to 50 percent. Originally native to the north-western United States, today the Evening Primrose is found in Europe, throughout North America as well as the Middle East and East Asia.
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Contains natural vitamin E
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High content of gamma-linolenic acid
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Soothing to the skin
This product has the following features:
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High in linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2) and gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6, C18:3)
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Contains natural vitamin E
Foods
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Evening Primrose Oil is suitable for use as a cooking oil and as a nutritional supplement.
Cosmetics
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Used to relieve itchiness, irritations and dry skin
Pharmaceuticals
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Used in dermatology to improve atopic eczema, dry skin, itchiness and flaky skin
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Administered orally to relieve premenstrual syndrome
Animal nutrition & care
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Use as feed material due to its high content of gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6, C18:3)
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To maintain healthy skin and a thick, shiny coat
