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Contact SupplierBotonical Name - Oenothera Biennis
Color & Odor - Pale yellow to golden yellow liquid with Characteristic odor
Solubility - Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water
Extraction Method - Cold Pressed
Evening primrose is valued for its noteworthy essential fatty acid content, consisting primarily of the omega-6 EFAs linolenic acid and gamma linolenic acid. The oil is obtained by cold pressing the seeds of Evening Primrose plant, Oenothera biennis. Evening primrose is usually blended in a small (often 10%) dilution with other carrier oils.
COMMON NAMES - Evening Primrose, Suncups, and Sundrops
BLENDS WITH - It is very fine and readily blends with most of the essential oil including jojoba, olive, etc.
USES - Evening Primrose is used in manufacturing and in dilution with other carrier oils suitable for massage. It is particularly useful for mature skin and is sometimes useful to combat cellulitis.