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Evening primrose oil

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Evening primrose oil

Evening primrose oil safely and effectively improves eczema severity scores, increases skin moisture, and protects the lip barrier against dryness. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and is available in creams and cleansers. Because it layers easily, it fits smoothly into any daily skincare routine.

Biomaterials Advances, 2022

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What reviewers say about popular evening primrose oil products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular evening primrose oil product on Lovi.

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Questions and answers

Should you use evening primrose oil in the morning or at night?

There is no set time of day required for using evening primrose oil, as studies applied it according to different schedules ranging from daily over months to six-hour periods. Evening primrose oil helps improve skin barrier function and hydration.

Biomaterials Advances, 2022

Can you use evening primrose oil every day?

Yes, you can use evening primrose oil regularly as clinical studies have evaluated its safe application over several months to improve skin conditions and moisture. It helps maintain skin hydration and supports the epidermal barrier.

Biomaterials Advances, 2022

Does evening primrose oil cause purging or irritation?

Evening primrose oil is unlikely to cause purging, as it does not accelerate cell turnover. It may help soothe irritation associated with dry or compromised skin conditions.

Which skin types is evening primrose oil best for?

Evening primrose oil is best for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin types. Lovi rates products like Lush Skin Drink and Paula's Choice Replenishing Moisturizer as having a superior fit for these skin needs.

Research on evening primrose oil

Behind this ingredient guide

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  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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