Oenothera biennis, commonly known as evening primrose, is an herbaceous plant of the Onagraceae family. Native to North America, it was introduced to Europe in the 17th century and has since then spread to many regions of Europe and Asia.
Today evening primrose grows wild and is also cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil rich in healthful essential fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid.
Oenothera biennis L.
Vegetable oil
China, Europe
Code HVEA0006
CAS EINECS 90028-66-3
Oenothera biennis, commonly known as evening primrose, is an herbaceous plant of the Onagraceae family. Native to North America, it was introduced to Europe in the 17th century and has since then spread to many regions of Europe and Asia. Today evening primrose grows wild and is also cultivated for its seeds, which yield an oil rich in healthful essential fatty acids, including gamma-linolenic acid.
We source our virgin evening primrose oil from a local partner.
Seed
COSMOS
We source our virgin evening primrose oil from a local partner.
In cosmetics, evening primrose extracts are used in products like scrubs, oils and serums. They are also used in products for mature skin, delicate skin, dry skin and irritated skin, as well as haircare.