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Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
People also like: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol
People also dislike: Glycine Soja Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Palmitate
Also known as: Evening Primrose Oil and Epo
Oenothera Biennis Oil is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.3% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Oenothera Biennis Oil is most often found as ingredient number 15 within an ingredient list.
Of the 2 products in our database that have a known concentration of Oenothera Biennis Oil, we've seen concentrations from 0.5% to 1% specified within their ingredient lists.
These are the categories of products that use Oenothera Biennis Oil the most:
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Products with Oenothera Biennis Oil
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 35639
- INCI Name: OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL
- EC #: Â 289-859-2
- All Functions: Emollient
