{"product_id":"evening-primrose-oil-oenothera-biennis","title":"Evening Primrose Oil - Oenothera biennis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening Primrose Oil, EPO, Suncups Oil, Oenothera Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical source:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOenothera biennis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expeller-pressed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefinement status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unrefined (virgin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier oil (liquid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow to golden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, bland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic-grade · Nutraceutical-grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months · below 15 °C · tightly sealed · nitrogen flush recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Per-lot CoA and SDS with every order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee also:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/de\/collections\/carrier-oils\"\u003eCarrier Oils\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-1\"\u003eHerbIQ: Botanical Anatomy →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-2\"\u003eHerbIQ: Cold-Press Extraction →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-3\"\u003eHerbIQ: Lipid Stability →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFatty Acid Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFatty Acid \/ Compound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. %\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulator note\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinoleic acid (C18:2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyunsaturated (PUFA, ω-6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65–80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin barrier repair, anti-inflammatory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGamma-linolenic acid (GLA, C18:3 ω-6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyunsaturated (PUFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecond highest GLA after borage — potent anti-inflammatory, atopic skin affinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOleic acid (C18:1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonounsaturated (MUFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmollient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePalmitic acid (C16:0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturated (SFA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSkin conditioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFormulator Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eczema and atopic skin formulations, PMS support supplements, anti-ageing, hormone-balancing cosmeceuticals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlends well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borage oil, rosehip, sea buckthorn, vitamin E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormulator note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evening Primrose Oil is the second-richest GLA source after borage oil. GLA deficiency is associated with atopic dermatitis — EPO is a foundational carrier for inflammatory skin formulations. Highly oxidation-sensitive: always use with vitamin E (0.5–1%) and store refrigerated. Expeller-pressed rather than cold-pressed due to seed matrix — equivalent quality for cosmetic use. Short shelf life — order in quantities suited to turnover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbuno.Com","offers":[{"title":"500 G \/ 1.1 Lbs","offer_id":52300201034011,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg \/ 2.2 Lbs","offer_id":52300201066779,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg \/ 11 Lbs","offer_id":52300201099547,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Kg \/ 55 Lbs","offer_id":52300201132315,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Kg \/ 110 Lbs","offer_id":52300201165083,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/de\/products\/evening-primrose-oil-oenothera-biennis","provider":"Herbuno.Com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}