natural oils · specialty oil / emollient
evening primrose oil
Light, thin oil with a mild, nutty aroma, Evening Primrose Oil is a specialty oil / emollient that formulators reach for in hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
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evening primrose oil
natural oils — specialty oil / emollient
- inci
- oenothera biennis (evening primrose) oil
- role
- specialty oil / emollient
- form
- clear pale yellow to golden yellow liquid
- use level
- low — typically a small percentage of the oil phase as a nutrient booster; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · chinafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a the gentle gla oil evening primrose is the traditional choice for delicate-skin blends.
- b booster by design used at a few percent inside a stabler carrier.
- c delicate polyunsaturate-rich, so keep it cool and use it fresh.
- d a recognized name customers know and seek evening primrose on a label.
02where formulators use it
- a sensitive-skin facial oils the signature gentle-GLA use.
- b calming night blends enriches a base without changing its feel.
- c mature-skin serums targeted nourishment at low doses.
- d fresh small batches short-run products with quick turnover.
- e label-forward formulas a specialty name that carries weight with customers.
03technical details
| product identity | Evening Primrose Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | OENOTHERA BIENNIS (EVENING PRIMROSE) OIL |
| appearance | Clear pale yellow to golden yellow liquid |
| odor | Mild, nutty |
| solubility | Soluble in cosmetic esters and fixed oils; insoluble in water (per TDS) |
| suggested use | Low — typically a small percentage of the oil phase as a nutrient booster; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | China |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-011-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-011-8FZ
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handle with care
refrigerateexternal use onlynot for ingestion
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complete your formula
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i use it on skin as-is?
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
Qhow should i store it?
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.