Fushi Evening Primrose Oil - Organic & Cold-Pressed, 100 ml

Evening primrose oil is produced from the evening primrose flower, whose seeds are cold-pressed to extract the oil. A very beautiful flower with a pleasant fragrance. Evening primrose oil is rich in GLA (gamma-linolenic acid), an omega-6 fatty acid, which means it is an essential fatty acid that the body cannot produce on its own. These fatty acids play a vital role in the skin's elasticity and its ability to retain moisture. GLA is found in evening primrose, borage, blackcurrant seeds, blue-green algae, and breast milk. The oil is dry and nourishing and regulates moisture. For skincare, this oil can be used pure or diluted with another oil such as apricot kernel oil, sesame oil, almond oil, or shea butter.

Benefits:

• Care for mature and problematic skin, preferably mixed with another oil.

• Contributes to healthy skin.

• Strengthens nails and hair.

Dosage/How to use:

Topical: Apply undiluted to the skin or mix with other carrier oils.

Internal: Take 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon daily with food. 1/2 teaspoon of evening primrose oil provides 2500 mg, which gives 250 mg of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).

Storage: Evening primrose oil is a sensitive oil and should be stored in the refrigerator. Note: An opened bottle should be consumed within 6 weeks. The oil should not be heated.

Imbalances in the omega-6/omega-3 ratio can occur if therapeutic doses of only GLA are taken for many months without also taking EFA/DHA supplements – in that case, a high-quality fish oil or algae oil is recommended.

Note: Should not be taken by people with epilepsy or those taking blood thinners without consulting a doctor.

Contents: 100% unrefined, organic, cold-pressed evening primrose oil (Oenothera biennis oil), also called giant evening primrose oil.

Nutritional content per 100 g:

Energy 3766 kJ / 900 kcal

Total fats 100 g

of which saturated 15 g

of which monounsaturated 25 g

of which polyunsaturated 80 g

Carbohydrates 0 g

Protein 0 g

Salt 0 g

Fatty acid composition:

Omega 6 (polyunsaturated linoleic acid) approx. 73%

Omega 6 (polyunsaturated GLA) approx. 10%

Omega 9 (monounsaturated oleic acid) approx. 8%

Palmitic acid (saturated) approx. 6%

Stearic acid (saturated) approx. 2%

Alpha-linolenic acid approx. 1%

Country of origin: Europe.

Manufactured by Fushi, England.

100% unrefined, organic, cold-pressed Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis oil), also called Giant Evening Primrose Oil.