Evening Primrose Oil (oenothera biennis) has been extolled by herbalists as it maintains smooth, supple skin, improves elasticity, dryness and is a wonderful addition to any carrier oil blend. Evening Primrose contains gamma-linolenic acid. Evening primrose in combination with other fatty acids helps the body produce prostaglandin E1.
Evening Primrose oil has been used to support skin conditions and helps in reducing appearance of wrinkles. In fact, Evening Primrose oil has an extensive body of research noting its ability to help with a variety of irritated skin conditions. It is generally thought to be the case that the omega-3 essential fats are very supportive in skin care.
