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EVENING PRIMROSE OIL FOOD GRADE

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL FOOD GRADE

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INCI: Oenothera biennis Oil
CAS: 90028-66-3
EINECS: 289-859-2

Bulk Evening Primrose Oil Food Grade for Cosmetics

Food grade evening primrose oil is a vegetable raw material obtained by pressing the seeds of Oenothera biennis, prized in cosmetic formulation for its high gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) content. This guide explains what sets the food grade quality apart from other evening primrose oil variants, and its main applications in skin care product development.

What is food grade evening primrose oil?

Food grade evening primrose oil is obtained by cold pressing organically grown evening primrose seeds, followed by a controlled refining process that ensures a superior quality and purity profile suited to a wide range of industrial applications. This grade differs from other versions of the oil, such as AB or COSMOS certified organic variants, in its specific control parameters, while preserving the essential fatty acids characteristic of the species.

It is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and linoleic acid, two polyunsaturated fatty acids that give it a light texture and strong affinity with skin. As a wholesale supplier of vegetable oils, Royal Bio supplies this oil in bulk to cosmetic laboratories and formulators who require batches with traceability and a consistent technical data sheet.

Main cosmetic uses of food grade evening primrose oil

Facial creams and serums. Evening primrose oil is incorporated into emulsions and serums aimed at dry or mature skin, providing lipids that help reinforce the skin barrier and improve the sensation of softness after application.

Skin balance formulations. Thanks to its GLA content, it is a common ingredient in formulas aimed at skin prone to irritation or imbalance, where a lipid profile complementary to other vegetable oils is sought.

Body and massage oils. Its light texture and fast absorption make it suitable for body oil blends, where it is combined with other vegetable or essential oils to achieve specific sensory textures.

Hair care products. It is also used in conditioners and hair treatments at a small percentage, providing emollient properties that help improve the appearance and manageability of hair.

CAS: 90028-66-3. EINECS: 289-859-2. INCI: Oenothera biennis Oil.
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