evening primrose oil
Evening primrose oil – regenerating & soothing for sensitive skin
Evening primrose oil has anti-inflammatory properties, strengthens the skin barrier and relieves itching – ideal for neurodermatitis, psoriasis and mature skin.
Introduction / Brief description
Evening primrose oil (INCI: Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil ) is a valuable skin care oil with a high content of essential fatty acids. It supports cell renewal, strengthens the skin barrier, and soothes irritated, inflammatory skin conditions—especially in cases of atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or mature skin.
Origin & Production
The biennial evening primrose is native to North America and now also grows wild in Europe. The oil is extracted from the plant's seeds through gentle cold pressing . The indigenous peoples of North America already used the seeds as a remedy for skin diseases.
Effect on skin & senses
- ✔ Regenerates the skin in cases of neurodermatitis, eczema & psoriasis
- ✔ Contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) – strengthens the skin barrier
- ✔ Reduces itching, redness & tension
- ✔ Promotes cell renewal and skin elasticity
- ✔ Soothes flaky, irritated and dry skin conditions
Use in natural cosmetics
Evening primrose oil is preferably used in:
- Regenerating facial care for mature or inflamed skin
- Soothing body oils or creams for neurodermatitis
- Care oils for eczema, scars or flaky skin
- After-sun or anti-stress care for irritated skin
Special features / Who is it suitable for?
- ✔ Ideal for neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis
- ✔ For mature, dry, flaky or sensitive skin
- ✔ Vegan, cold-pressed, from controlled organic cultivation
- ✘ Non-comedogenic – absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue
Conclusion
Evening primrose oil is a valuable skin soothing agent with high effectiveness for inflammatory skin conditions. It supports skin regeneration, relieves itching, and sustainably strengthens the barrier function—a proven active ingredient in natural specialty care for sensitive and mature skin.
Our natural cosmetics with evening primrose oil
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