Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Root Extract
Ingredient Facts
Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) root extract
Botanical · Skin Conditioning
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
This plant extract helps soothe and nourish skin while reducing irritation and dryness. It supports your skin's natural barrier function.
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
An updated review on efficacy and benefits of sweet almond, evening primrose and jojoba oils in skin care applications.
Blaak J, Staib P
International journal of cosmetic science, 2022
Dietary influences of evening primrose and fish oil on the skin of essential fatty acid-deficient guinea pigs.
Chapkin RS, Ziboh VA, McCullough JL
The Journal of nutrition, 1987
Hydrogenated Evening Primrose Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-20 Evening Primrose Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
PEG-60 Evening Primrose Glycerides
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oenothera Biennis Evening Primrose Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
The effect of Oenothera biennis (Evening primrose) oil on inflammatory diseases: a systematic review of clinical trials.
Sharifi M, Nourani N, Sanaie S, Hamedeyazdan S
BMC complementary medicine and therapies, 2024
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng