Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
A pale golden oil pressed from evening primrose seeds — a celebrated source of soothing gamma-linolenic acid, long favoured for calming dry, reactive and mature skin. Hover any measure to see where evening primrose sits on the scale.
What it is
Evening primrose oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of Oenothera biennis, a North American wildflower whose blooms open at dusk. Alongside borage, it's one of the best-known sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).
That soothing GLA, set in a linoleic-rich base, gives it a long-standing reputation for calming dry, reactive and mature skin — usually woven into a blend as a targeted active.
Quick Facts
The Plant & The Seed
The Evening Primrose
A hardy wildflower whose pale yellow, four-petalled blooms open in the evening and set slender seed pods.
The Seeds
The tiny seeds are cold-pressed to yield a pale oil prized for its GLA content.
The Compound Profile
Evening primrose is linoleic-rich with a prized GLA fraction. The typical breakdown:
What makes it sought-after:
Key Benefits
Soothing GLA
A classic choice for calming dry, reactive skin.
Barrier Support
Linoleic-rich and supportive of a comfortable, balanced barrier.
Targeted Active
A little delivers a focused dose of conditioning omega-6.
How we use it
Evening primrose is a soothing active — we add it where a blend wants its calming GLA for dry or reactive skin.
Like other delicate seed oils, we use it alongside more stable bases and keep our blends fresh.