- Product name
- EVENING PRIMROSE TERAL™ (Evening Primrose Oil)
- Common name
- Evening primrose oil
- INCI name
- Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Intro
Introduction to Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose, a graceful botanical native to North America, has long been treasured by indigenous communities for its nourishing, medicinal, and cosmetic virtues. Known in Japan as tsukimisō (the “moonflower”), it unfurls its delicate blossoms at dusk, revealing its beauty under the evening sky.
From its seeds is delicately cold-pressed a pale golden oil of exceptional purity. Evening primrose oil is naturally abundant in linoleic acid and the rare essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), both celebrated for their ability to support and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.
This precious oil forms a light, protective veil over the skin, helping to preserve moisture while shielding against environmental stressors. Deeply hydrating, it comforts dryness, smooths roughness, and promotes a soft, supple complexion. GLA, a vital component of healthy skin cell membranes, plays an important role in maintaining balanced, resilient skin.
Highly versatile and gentle, evening primrose oil is a coveted ingredient in refined facial oils, moisturizing creams, lotions, and toners, as well as in hair and body care formulations. Naturally soothing and well-suited to delicate, dry, or sensitive skin, it is widely esteemed in modern beauty for its harmony of efficacy and gentleness.
A timeless botanical treasure, evening primrose oil embodies quiet luxury—where nature’s intelligence meets elegant skincare.
Properties
- Highly moisturizing
- Skin protection
- Improved skin texture
- Skin glow
Applications
- Skincare: Toner, lotion, cream, facial oil
- Haircare: Shampoo, conditioner, hair oil
- Body Care: Soap, body cream, moisturizing oil
- Makeup: lipstick and cream-based makeup products
| Origin | Seeds |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing process | Cold press |
| Vegan | Compliant |
| COSMOS | Compliant |
| Animal testing | No |
| Palm derivatives | No |