Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose oil is derived from the oenotheraas biennis, a small yellow wildflower that is now cultivated to produce the oil.

- it produces a wonderfully conditioning soap.

- is high in linoleic and gamma linolenic acids (also known as vitamin F).

- is valued in soap making for its benefits to dry, mature, sun damaged skin.

- may give relief to some skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

- has anti-inflammatory properties.

- is easily absorbed by the skin.

- has moisturising and softening effects.

- add as a superfatting nutrient just before incorporating the essential oils and other additives. Use 1 tsp. or 5 ml. per one pound of soap.

The chart below shows the approximate percentages of fatty acids present in Evening Primrose Oil. This is a great oil to add to soap for its conditioning qualities of which it has plenty.

Lauric	Myristic	Palmitic	Stearic	Ricinoleic	Oleic	Linoleic	Linolenic
						80	9
Hardness
Cleansing
Full Lather				F/L
		Stable Lather
				Conditioning

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This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.

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