active

Evening Primrose Oil

Evidence tier

LOW

Evidence score

HQ studies

Total studies

Goal scores

Barrier

2 studies

Anti Aging

2 studies

Hydration

2 studies

Sebum

2 studies

Sensitivity

2 studies

Acne

2 studies

Brightening

2 studies

Interactions

synergy · Ceramide NP

Evening primrose oil is rich in GLA which is converted to ceramides in the skin. Exogenous ceramides plus GLA precursor enhance barrier repair.

Citations

DOI:10.1007/s11745-010-3405-4
Saponified Evening Primrose Oil Reduces Melanogenesis in B16 Melanoma Cells and Reduces UV‐Induced Skin Pigmentation in Humans
DOI:10.1159/000049385
The Therapeutic Effect of Evening Primrose Oil in Atopic Dermatitis Patients with Dry Scaly Skin Lesions Is Associated with the Normalization of Serum Gamma-Interferon Levels

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