You might need evening primrose oil if . . .

• You have skin that is prone to breakouts
• You want your skin to look younger
• You have intense menstruation symptoms
• You are pregnant and want to be sure your body is as prepared for labor as possible

Benefits of Evening Primrose Oil

• Helps reduce breakouts
• Improves elasticity of skin
• Can help to alleviate menstruation symptoms
• Helps to support hormone health
• Can help to get the cervix ripened for when the body and baby decide it is time

Common ways to Use Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil is used topically and in capsule form that can be ingested.

How Evening Primrose Oil is Made

Evening primrose oil is derived from the seeds of the evening primrose plant. First, the seeds are harvested from mature plants and allowed to dry naturally. Once dried, they are cleaned to remove any impurities. The seeds are then crushed and ground into a fine powder. This powder undergoes either cold-pressing or hot-infusion to extract the oil. Cold-pressing involves pressing the powdered seeds, while hot-infusion mixes the powder with a neutral oil and heats it gently. The extracted oil is stored in dark-colored glass bottles to preserve its quality.

Safety Concerns

Drug Interaction: If you have any health concerns or are taking any prescription medication, please consult with your healthcare provider before adding new herbs or natural products to your diet or routine.

Breastfeeding and Pregnancy: There are no known contraindications for breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Other Concerns: It is not recommended to be used as a method of labor induction.

Select Studies About Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) Oil in Management of Female Ailments - PubMed (nih.gov)

Evening Primrose Oil has been known to help with PMS, Cramps, and other hormonal issues. The study concluded that 4-6 months of regular use was needed to see results.

Effect of Evening Primrose Oil Supplementation on Selected Parameters of Skin Condition in a Group of Patients Treated with Isotretinoin-A Randomized Double-Blind Trial - PubMed (nih.gov)

This study found that the introduction of EPO helped improve the condition of the skin.