Ingredient

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil

Low risk

Also known asevening primrose oil

FunctionEmollient

What it is — Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, also called evening primrose oil, is a plant oil used as an emollient.

What it does — It is commonly used to soften and smooth the skin and hair and to give a formula a nourishing, conditioned feel; it is naturally rich in fatty acids.

Typical use — Found in facial oils, serums, creams and barrier-focused formulas.

Who it suits / good to know — Suits normal to dry and barrier-focused routines and pairs well with ceramides and other lipids; very oily skin may prefer lighter textures.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review, reflecting a well-tolerated plant oil. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin reacts easily.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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