Organic Evening Primrose Oil
Anti-ageing
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Organic Evening Primrose Oil
100 ml
Cosmos Organic
Ecocert
Cold Pressed
100% Pure And Natural
Properties
As a cosmetic ingredient, organic evening primrose carrier oil is known for the following properties:
High in antioxidants and softening, evening primrose oil combats the signs of ageing and helps maintain skin elasticity.
Gamma-linolenic acid plays an important role in keeping the skin moisturised and supple.
Soothing, calms skin prone to irritation, protecting it against external damage (sun, wind, cold, pollution) by restoring the skin's hydrolipidic film.
Softening and moisturising, restores the skin's water loss to normal.
Revitalising and restorative, promotes skin regeneration while maintaining its tone.
Indications
Skincare for mature, wrinkled skin
Withered and dry skin
Sensitive skin, skin prone to atopic tendencies
Properties
As a hair care ingredient, organic evening primrose oil is recognised for the following properties:
Restores nails and hair .
Indications
Dry, lifeless hair
Brittle, limp nails
Beauty
For use as an ingredient in the following blends:
Gentle restructuring emulsion
Bath or massage oil
Soothing and restorative products for irritated skin (extreme cold, after sun, etc.)
hair
For use as an ingredient in the following blends:
Nourishing mask for coloured hair
Repairing serum for damaged ends
Hair improver products
Bath oil for manicures
Instant recipes by Aroma-Zone
Regenerating body scrub
Evening primrose carrier oil
2 tablespoons
Rosehip powder
1 teaspoonful
Rosewood essential oil
4 drops
Eternal youth neck oil
Evening primrose carrier oil
2 tablespoons
Damask rose essential oil
10 drops
Synergies
Ideal source of nutrients for the care of women's dry and mature skin: Borage carrier oil, etc.
For an anti-ageing action: Ho Wood, Rosewood, Damask Rose essential oils, etc.
Instant recipe by Aroma-Zone
Serum for bleached highlights
Evening primrose carrier oil
1 tablespoon
Castor carrier oil
1 tablespoon
Lime essential oil
4 drops
Synergies
For hand and nail care: lemon essential oil, etc.
Culture
Organic, certified by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the Ecocert standard available at http://cosmetiques.ecocert.com
Quality
100% pure and natural, virgin, first cold-pressed, cosmetic and food grade
Production process
First cold pressing
Part of the plant used
Seeds
Botanical name
Oenothera biennis
Botanical family
Onagraceae
Function
Cosmetic ingredients
Oxidative potential
Very sensitive
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Organoleptic properties
Appearance: thick oily liquid
Colour: yellow to yellow-green
Odour: sweet and pleasant
Feel: penetrates the skin fairly quickly.
Density
0.91-0.93
Saponification index
175-196
Plant oil sensitive to oxidation. Store in a cool place (temperature below 20°C) away from light and air.
Warning
The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
0116101 - Organic evening primrose carrier oil bottle - 10 ml
Main Packaging Material
Glass bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Reference
0012301 - Organic evening primrose carrier oil - 100 ml
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 80% recycled material
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.
Reference
0057201 - Organic evening primrose carrier oil - 250 ml
Main packaging material
RPET (recycled PET) bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Recycled material
Packaging contains at least 85% recycled material
Rewards and penalties
Aroma-Zone gets a bonus for managing packaging made from recycled plastic.
EO = Essential Oil
VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil
Helichrysum italicum essential oil: 0.5 ml
Cistus ladaniferus CT pinene (gum rockrose) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Lavandula spica (spike lavender) essential oil: 0.5 ml
Commiphora molmol (myrrh) essential oil: 0.3 ml
Aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) essential oil: 0.2 ml
Argan carrier oil: 5 ml
Evening primrose carrier oil: 5 ml
Wheatgerm carrier oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Use: 3 topical applications per day
Birch essential oil: 2 ml
Cinnamon bark essential oil: 2 ml
Copahu essential oil: 2 ml
Evening primrose carrier oil: 20 ml
Macadamia carrier oil: 20 ml
Use: Gently massage the mixture into the lower abdomen. Repeat 1 or 2 times a day if necessary until healed, in addition to a curative treatment Aroma-Zone note: Sri Lankan cinnamon bark essential oil has the same properties as Chinese cinnamon essential oil and can therefore be replaced by the latter.
Solid form (cream)
Peppermint essential oil: 0.5 ml
Blue tansy essential oil: 0.5 ml
Katafray essential oil: 0.5 ml
Helichrysum essential oil: 1 ml
Evening primrose oil: 5 ml
Argan oil: 5 ml
Calendula oil: 5 ml
Eucerin pH5 (or shea butter): add up to 100 g as required for product optimisation
Use: 2 to 3 topical applications a day until noticeable improvement.
Liquid form (oily)
Egyptian rose geranium: 1.5 ml
Spike lavender essential oil: 1.5 ml
Rosewood essential oil: 0.3 ml
Myrrh essential oil: 0.3 ml
Blue tansy essential oil: 0. 3 ml
Wheatgerm carrier oil: 10 ml
Tamanu carrier oil: 5 ml
Evening primrose carrier oil: add up to 50 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Uses: 1 topical application 3 times a day for 3 weeks or more
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Argan, wheatgerm or evening primrose carrier oils: 50 ml
Rose hip carrier oil: 100 ml
Borage or jojoba carrier oils: 50 ml
Rosewood essential oil: 10 drops
Wild carrot essential oil: 20 drops
True lavender essential oil: 10 drops
Rose geranium essential oil: 10 drops
Use: Skincare oil to use as a day or night cream.
Yarrow essential oil 1 ml
Helichrysum essential oil 1 ml
Carrot essential oil 1 ml
apricot kernel oil 15 ml
Wheat germ carrier oil 15 ml
Evening primrose carrier oil 10 ml
Jojoba carrier oil 10 ml
Borage carrier oil 10 ml
Use: Apply this product to the skin morning and evening.
Vitamin E capsules: 5 (1250 units in all)
Sweet almond carrier oil: 1 tablespoon
Avocado carrier oil: 2 teaspoons
Olive carrier oil: 2 teaspoons
Jojoba carrier oil: 1 teaspoon
Evening primrose carrier oil: 20 drops
Benzoin absolute: 5 drops
White sandalwood essential oil: 10 drops
Lemon essential oil: 10 drops
Directions: Open the vitamin E capsules and pour the contents into a 60 ml bottle. Add the oils and shake vigorously. If possible, leave for 4 days to allow the effects of the different substances to amplify through synergy Use: Place 4 to 6 drops in the palm of your hands. Massage in. Use this oil after washing your hands before going to bed.
2 capsules of vitamin E
1 tablespoon avocado carrier oil
2 teaspoons jojoba carrier oil
1 teaspoon wheat germ carier oil
1/2 teaspoon evening primrose carrier oil
5 drops palmarosa essential oil
5 drops of carrot essential oil
5 drops of lavender essential oil
5 drops of rosewood essential oil
Use: Open the vitamin E capsules, pour into a bottle and add the oils. Shake vigorously. Shake before each use.
Moisten the neck with cold water. Pour a few drops of the mixture into the palm of your hand and gently massage the neck, working upwards towards the chin. Repeat until the oil is completely absorbed into the skin.
2 teaspoons sweet almond carrier oil
2 teaspoons apricot kernel carrier oil
1 teaspoon hazelnut or grape seed carrier oil
1 teaspoon borage oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon avocado carrier oil
1 teaspoon jojoba oil
1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
5 drops evening primrose carrier oil
5 drops palmarosa essential oil
5 drops of carrot essential oil
5 drops of rose or rosewood essential oil
5 drops of rose geranium essential oil
2 drops of ylang-ylang or jasmine essential oil
Use: Very rich and nourishing, this oil is suitable for all skin types, regulates sebum secretion and has a softening and anti-wrinkle effect. Before applying a few drops of this oil, moisten the area around the eyes with a little water (to hydrate the skin).
True lavender essential oil 10 drops
Juniper essential oil 5 drops
Carrot essential oil 10 drops
Lemon essential oil 10 drops
Evening primrose oil 30 drops
Grape seed oil 4 tablespoons
Use: Apply this product to the skin morning and evening Aroma-Zone Note: Lemon essential oil is photosensitising. Do not expose your skin to the sun after applying this product. We recommend replacing it with furocoumarin-free lemon essential oil which is not photosensitising.
Sweet almond carrier oil: 4 tablespoons
Avocado carrier oil: 1 teaspoon
Wheatgerm carrier oil: 1 teaspoon
Evening primrose carrier oil: 30 drops
Jojoba carrier oil: 10 drops
Palmarosa essential oil: 10 drops (or white sandalwood essential oil for men)
Carrot essential oil: 5 drops
Rosewood essential oil: 5 drops
Geranium essential oil: 5 drops (or benzoin essential oil for men)
Ylang-ylang essential oil: 5 drops (or neroli essential oil or frankincense essential oil for men)
How to use: Pour the ingredients into a bottle and shake vigorously. If possible, leave to stand for 4 days so that the different substances can amplify their effects through synergy. Store in a cool, dark place Use: Shake before use. Apply daily.
4 tablespoons apricot kernel oil
1 tablespoon borage carrier oil
40 drops wheat germ carrier oil
60 drops evening primrose oil
5 drops Roman chamomile essential oil
5 drops of rose or rosewood essential oil
2 drops of true lavender or neroli essential oil
Use: Use this oil to treat the neck, eye area and lips. You can also apply a thin layer of this oil as a night cream.
Fresh cream: 3 tablespoons
Evening primrose carrier oil: 1 tablespoon
Orange blossom or witch hazel hydrosol: 10 cl
Seville orange essential oil: 2 drops
Directions: Blend together all ingredients and store in a bottle in the fridge. (Aroma-Zone recommends adding a preservative)
Egg yolk: 1
Rose hip oil: 1 tablespoon
Borage or evening primrose carrier oil: 2 tablespoons
Jojoba carrier oil: 1 tablespoon
Vinaigre de toilette or lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
Honey: 1 teaspoon
Ylang-ylang or rose essential oil: 3 drops
Directions: Whisk the egg yolk with the oils gently as you would a mayonnaise. Add the sweet marjoram essential oil and lemon juice. Use: Apply to face and neck. Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse off with lotion
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2 tablespoons sweet almond carrier oil
2 tablespoons olive carrier oil
1 teaspoon avocado carrier oil
1 teaspoon wheat germ carrier oil
60 drops evening primrose carrier oil
20 drops borage carrier oil
10 drops jojoba carrier oil
10 drops palmarosa essential oil (or sandalwood for men)
5 drops of carrot essential oil
5 drops of rosewood essential oil
5 drops of lavender essential oil
2 drops of sandalwood essential oil (or Benzoin for men)
2 drops of patchouli essential oil (or neroli or incense for men)
Use: 1 application of the mixture per day. Shake before each use.
Ocimum basilicum var basilicum essential oil (Tropical basil): 1 ml
Apium graveolens (celery) essential oil: 2 ml
Daucus carota (carrot) essential oil: 1 ml
Rosa rubiginosa (rose hip) essential oil: 20ml
Oenothera biennis (evening primrose) carrier oil: 10 ml
Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) carrier oil: add up to 50 ml extra as required for product optimisation
Use: 1 topical application morning and evening Aroma-Zone note: Celery essential oil is photosensitising. Do not expose your skin to the sun after applying this mixture.
As a local massage on the affected areas, you can use the following oils pure or by blending them all together:
Macadamia carrier oil
>Rosehip carrier oil
Avocado carrier oil
Evening primrose carrier oil
Borage carrier oil
Tamanu carrier oil
Use: To boost their action even further, add a few drops of the following essential oils:
Lavender essential oil
Mediterranean cypress essential oil
Lemon essential oil
Rosemary verbenone and/or cedarwood essential oil
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Evening primrose carrier oil: 5 cl
Rose hip carrier oil: 5 cl
Borage carrier oil: 5 cl
Jojoba carrier oil: 5 cl
Mediterranean cypress essential oil: 3 drops
Ylang-ylang essential oil: 3 drops
True lavender essential oil: 4 drops
Geranium essential oil: 2 drops
Directions: Blend together all the ingredients.
Geranium essential oil: 2 ml
Palmarosa: 1 ml
Chamomile essential oil: 1 ml
True lavender essential oil: 2 ml
Calendula oil: 8 ml
Rose hip carrier oil: 8 ml
Evening primrose carrier oil: 8 ml
Use: Apply a few drops of this formula (depending on the area to be treated) at least 3 times a day. You can repeat as many times as necessary, without limits.
Helichrysum italicum essential oil: 3 ml
Cupressus sempervirens (cypress) essential oil: 2 ml
Cistus ladaniferus CT pinene (gum rockrose) essential oil: 3 ml
Pistacia lentiscus (mastic tree) essential oil: 3 ml
Laurus nobilis (bay laurel) essential oil: 3 ml
Commiphora molmol (myrrh) essential oil: 5 ml
Tanacetum annuum (blue tansy) essential oil: 2 ml
Lavandula spica (spike lavender) essential oil: 10 ml
Argan carrier oil: 50 ml
Evening primrose carrier oil: 50 ml
Thyme or chestnut honey: 100 g
Green clay: 570 g
Wheatgerm carrier oil: between 180 and 250 ml to obtain a paste of the ideal consistency
Use: 1 topical application morning and evening, cover with an occlusive dressing
Before each new application, cleanse to remove any remnants of the previous application. Keep the mixture in a cool place (fridge door)
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Frequently Asked Questions
I saw a clear improvement in my skin texture and fine lines from the very first applications. And the evening primrose oil brings real comfort to my skin without leaving a heavy greasy film, despite the current heat
very good anti-aging oil
Great quality.
Used in a blend with borage oil in my body creams
Excellent oil
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