Evening Primrose (also known as Evening Star) is the botanical source of a special and precious oil. With its natural content of gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), evening primrose oil has been a valued method of treatment of various skin conditions in folk medicine for hundreds of years. GLA is necessary for maintaining elasticity and stability, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL), as well as repairing and maintaining healthy skin. GLA also helps improve our skin’s microcirculation and reduce inflammation. Also contains the following beneficial fatty acids like linoleic, oleic, palmitic, stearic and alpha-linoleic acid.
Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil
- Moisturizing
- Emollient
- Conditioning
- Rich in essential fatty acids
- anti-inflammatory