Oenothera Biennis Oil

Rating:very good

INCI name

  • OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL,

Alternative names

  • Nachtkerzenöl,
  • Evening Primrose Oil,
  • Nachtkerze,
  • Nachtkerzensamenöl,
  • Oenotherae Oleum,
  • Oenotherae Seminis Oleum,
  • Oleum Oenotherae Biennis,
  • Rhapantikaöl,
  • Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil,
  • Oenothera Biennis,
  • Oentotherae Biennis,
  • Evening Primerose Oil,
  • Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil,
  • Oleum Oenothera Biennis,
  • Oenothera Biennis Seed Oil,
  • Evening Primrose (Oenothera Biennis) Oil,

Origin

  • vegetable,

Definition

  • Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the evening primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids,

INCI function

  • emollient,

Substance category

  • Nutrients,

Characteristics

  • makes the skin supple and smoothes it
  • promotes healing
  • binds moisture
  • recommendable substance
  • Nutrient

CAS-No.

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EINECS/EILINCS-No.

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Studies, literature and statements

Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 167

Willowherb improves the elasticity of the skin and reduces water loss, because it makes the protective barrier stronger, is used as a rule as an oil, is good for the therapy of neurodermitis.

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 384

Main components: linoleic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid. Promotes healing. Recommendable.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Hautgesundheit (DGfH)

Almost all skin and aging problems are due to nutritional deficiencies of the skin. That is why nutrient suppliers such as vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, secondary plant substances and high-quality essential fatty acids in cosmetic products are of great importance for healthy skin

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