Evening primrose Oenothera biennis  from the evening primrose flower seeds that contain a wonderful supply of essential fatty acids especially gamma linolenic acid GLA , helping reduce inflammation, supporting the immune system and  balancing hormones thus helping with premenstrual tension and menopausal issues, GLA also helps maintain healthy hair, skin and nails.

Studies have also been very positive in research helping eczema and psoriasis, also the presence of poly phenol acid helps to speed up the healing of burns and wounds while the omega 6 polyunsaturated fatty acid benefits the skin as they are easily absorbed into the skin layers were they carry their protective and nutritional compounds.

Used in capsule form for ingestion or in a face serum or in a recipe for cream making, rarely used for massage as this oil is very expensive.