Evening primrose oil, certified organic
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All Carrier Oils, Certified Organic Carrier Oils
Description
Evening primrose oil, certified organic
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INCI |
Oenothera biennis seed oil |
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Certification |
Certified organic, BioGro |
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Appearance |
Pale yellow liquid |
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Plant parts used |
Seeds |
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Extraction method |
Cold pressed |
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Refinement |
Refined |
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Purity |
100% |
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Origin |
China |
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Usage rate |
Up to 100% |
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Typical fatty acid profile |
Linoleic: 65 - 85% |
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Absorption rate |
Slow |
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Skin type recommended |
Oily, combination skin |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
Evening primrose oil is pressed from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. The yellow flowers only open in the evening, hence their common name.
Evening primrose oil contains a large percentage of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), an omega-6 fatty acid found in plant oils, which is particularly good for skin.
GLA is also a more rare type of omega-6 (more often the omega-6 found in oils is in the form of linoleic acid) which gives this oil unique skin uses.
Evening primrose oil is also exceptionally high in linoleic acid, which provides moisture to the skin without weighing it down. It can help to fortify and protect the skin’s barrier against free radicals which lead to signs of premature ageing and is said to improve the feel of skin softness and elasticity.
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Our carrier oils come in amber glass bottles with 28mm neck in volumes:
30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml.
Larger volumes must be packaged in plastic as glass becomes too dangerous to ship.
500ml: Amber PET plastic bottle with 28mm neck.
1L and 5L: PET white plastic jerrycans.
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Recipe
Light EPO cream
Water Phase
150g water
Oil Phase
26g EPO oil
10g emulsifier O
Last Phase
2g Geogard 221
few drops essential oil
Method
1. Heat Water Phase until 65°C.
2. Heat Oil Phase until melted, then cool to 65°C.
3. Combine the two phases and blend intermittently with a stick blender until thick.
4. Add Last Phase and blend in.
5. Spoon into pots.