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Evening Primrose Oil

INCI: Oenothera Biennis Oil

Seed oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Used in skin care and food supplements, offered in virgin, food and organic grades.

  • Conventional
  • Virgin
  • Food grade
  • Organic
  • Organic, food grade
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Oenothera biennis

Regulatory identifiers

Botanical nameOenothera biennis
INCI nameOenothera Biennis Oil
CAS number90028-66-3
EINECS / EC number289-859-2
CategoryVegetable oils

A raw material may be referenced under several CAS or EINECS numbers depending on its grade, process or producer. The applicable identifiers are confirmed on the documentation supplied with each offer.

Available grades

  • Conventional
  • Virgin
  • Food grade
  • Organic
  • Organic, food grade

Every organic oil can also be supplied in conventional grade. Availability depends on harvests and producers: ask us for current stock.

Typical applications

  • Skin care & cosmetics
  • Food & supplements

Packaging

  • 5 L jerrycanFor small production runs and new references.
  • 25 L jerrycanThe standard format for laboratories, soap makers and spas.
  • DrumSteel or HDPE drum. Net weight varies by product and producer.
  • IBCIntermediate bulk container for high-volume industrial needs.

Volumes and weights are indicative: depending on the product and the producer, packaging is quoted in liters or kilograms.

Evening Primrose Oil: benefits and properties to know

Evening Primrose Oil is valued by formulators for its composition and its behavior in finished products. Here is what makes it a relevant raw material for professional use.

Characteristic composition

  • Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is a rare omega-6 fatty acid valued in mature and dry skin care.
  • Linoleic acid (omega-6) is an essential fatty acid associated with a light texture and skin barrier support.

Properties appreciated by professionals

  • Helps formulators reinforce the protective lipid film of the skin.
  • Gentle and comforting, suited to formulas for sensitive skin.

Evening Primrose Oil is available in organic certified grade and, like every organic oil we supply, in conventional grade.

Information given for professional formulators. Properties depend on the grade, the process and the lot: refer to the technical data sheet supplied with each offer.

Cosmetics, food... what are the most popular uses of Evening Primrose Oil?

Thanks to its profile, Evening Primrose Oil is used in several industries. The most common applications among our professional customers are:

Skin care & cosmetics

In skin care, Evening Primrose Oil is incorporated into creams, serums, balms, cleansing oils and dry oils, alone or in synergy with other raw materials.

Food & supplements

In food grade, it is used by food, flavor and food supplement manufacturers, in compliance with food regulations.

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