Ingredient
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
INCI name: Oenothera Biennis Oil
Evening primrose oil
EPO
Evening primrose seed oil
What it is
A cold-pressed oil from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid.
How it works
The high GLA content helps support the skin barrier and soothes dry, irritated, or reactive skin conditions.
What it does
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.