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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 90028-66-3
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Details
- A very popular and enriching, deeply moisturizing, versatile carrier oil – Evening Primrose oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the Oenothera biennis plant. This plant is native to North and South America and has beautiful yellow flowers. Evening Primrose is also known as the Night Willow Herb, as its flowers open in the early evening. For centuries, this oil has been used by the Chinese and Native American cultures and in Ayurvedic medicine. Evening Primrose contains beneficial ingredients such as, Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), Linoleic Acid (LA), both part of the Omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids that are very moisturizing and extremely beneficial for the skin. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is soothing for problem and inflamed skin. Evening Primrose is a favorite in skin care products.
- Product Benefits
Properties: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant (Vitamin E), cleansing, nourishing and astringent.
Skincare: Being a rich source of essential fatty acids, this deeply moisturizing oil, Evening Primrose is a found in a variety of skin care products. It soothes and moisturizes the skin, penetrating deeply. It is a popular ingredient in a variety of anti-aging and anti-wrinkle products as it supplies the skin with vitamins and other nutrients. It may be helpful in reducing signs of sun damage and will prevent the skin from drying out. Its anti-inflammatory properties are valued in products aimed at reducing inflammation and soothing the skin, such as those for conditions such as psoriasis and eczema and those aimed at wound healing. It is also used in products aimed at acne.
Haircare: Evening Primrose oil is used in hair care products for its moisturizing qualities, and also in products aimed at soothing the scalp.
Caution: It is recommended to do a skin patch test to check for a possible allergic reaction, before using certain oils in large quantities on the skin.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Common Uses
- With its highly moisturizing properties, Evening Primrose is a valued ingredient in skin care and hair care products.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Clear yellow oily liquid
- Specifications
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Specific Gravity (at 20°C) 0.908 - 0.918 - - Refractive Index (at 20 ̊C) 1.467 - 1.483 - - Flash Point 250 °C - - Note
- The specifications and chemical composition of evening primrose can vary according to variety, climate and environment.
- General Chemical Composition
The main chemical constituents of Evening Primose Oil are:
- Palmitic Acid
- Stearic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Linoleic Acid
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product is devoid of the materials in California Safe Program Proposition 65
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Carrier and Seed oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated.
- Phthalates Statement
- Carrier and Seed oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from phthalates unless otherwise stated. COMPANY REGULATORY STATEMENTS
Storage & Handling
- Storage Condition
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container.