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Oenothera Biennis Oil

Our database includes 638 products that contain Oenothera Biennis Oil.

Explained

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.

You should know

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Fungal Acne
Community Rating
Mixed
Comedogenic Rating
3
Irritancy Rating
2

What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.

Alternative names

Evening Primrose Oil
Epo

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.2%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1% to 1%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35639
INCI Name OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL
EC #  289-859-2
All Functions Emollient