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Evening Primrose Oil

Best

Emollient

Evening Primrose Oil at a glance

  • Also known as Oenothera biennis oil
  • Non-fragrant plant oil
  • Its fatty acids can have significant skin-soothing benefits
  • Can also help boost moisture

Evening Primrose Oil description

Evening primrose oil, also known as _Oenothera biennis_ oil, is a non-fragrant plant oil whose fatty acids can have significant skin-soothing and emollient benefits for skin. This skin care ingredient can also help other ingredients absorb more readily into skin.

Related ingredients: Oenothera Biennis Oil

Products with Evening Primrose Oil

Moisture Renewal Oil Booster
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 4 Treatment: Our boosters, serums and treatments contain high concentrations of ingredients to address specific skin concerns
Boosters Moisture Renewal Oil Booster
Dry skin
£41.00
Skin Recovery Mask
Masks Skin Recovery Mask
Normal skin, Dry skin
£29.00
Resist Anti-Aging Replenishing Toner
Routine Step 1 Routine Step 2 Routine Step 3 Routine Step 4 Routine Step 5
Step 2 Toner: After cleansing your skin needs a product that replenishes its surface. A good toner does exactly that
Step 2 Toners Resist Anti-Aging Replenishing Toner
Normal skin, Dry skin
£29.00
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Evening Primrose Oil references

  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, January 2016, pages 188-193
  • Annals of Dermatology, December 2014, pages 706-712

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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