Evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil has genuine healing properties. It contains valuable essential fatty acids that our bodies cannot do without, particularly gamma-linolenic acid. If this acid is missing from our diet, the body cannot produce it on its own, which immediately affects the condition of our skin. Evening primrose oil helps relieve discomfort such as itchy or burning skin, making it a suitable addition to eczema treatment. The seed oil from this small yellow flower also helps ward off signs of skin ageing, particularly wrinkles and age spots. It is a real treasure for dry and sensitive skin, as it prevents further drying. This oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the evening primrose plant, known for its small yellow flowers. It is a natural plant extract, also available in organic quality, with no synthetic additives, ensuring that its valuable nutrients are preserved.

Evening primrose oil primarily provides intensive hydration and restores the skin barrier thanks to its high content of essential fatty acids, particularly gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which makes up 8-10 % of its total composition. These acids support ceramide synthesis, strengthening the skin’s natural protective barrier and preventing moisture loss. The oil acts as a powerful antioxidant, neutralising free radicals and slowing skin ageing. Its soothing and anti-inflammatory effects relieve itching and redness. At concentrations of 5-20 % in cosmetic formulations, it effectively regenerates dry skin and supports eczema healing without exfoliating properties.

We particularly recommend evening primrose oil for dry, sensitive, dehydrated and mature skin, where it helps prevent dryness and wrinkles. It is ideal for skin with atopic dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis, where it soothes irritation. It is also suitable for oily, acne-prone skin that is susceptible to inflammation, as it regulates sebum production without clogging pores. For pregnant women, it helps prevent stretch marks by improving skin elasticity. Avoid use on acute open wounds.

A study published in the Journal of Lipid Research (1996) showed that oral intake of oil containing 8 % GLA significantly increased plasma gamma-linolenic acid levels by 40 % after 8 weeks, correlating with a clinical improvement in skin dryness and reduced itching in patients with eczema. Another study in the British Journal of Dermatology (2005) reports that topical application of evening primrose oil at a concentration of 10 % reduced inflammatory markers (IL-6) by 25 % in individuals with atopic dermatitis after 12 weeks, confirming its anti-inflammatory effect.