Evening Primrose Oil (Oenothera biennis) — ingredient used in Zea natural wellness products

Ingredient

Evening Primrose Oil

Oenothera biennis

Cold-pressed from the seeds of the evening primrose flower — a wildflower that opens its blooms only at dusk. This golden oil is one of the few naturally occurring sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 essential fatty acid the body can't easily produce on its own.

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Frequently asked questions about Evening Primrose Oil

What is Evening Primrose Oil?
A golden carrier oil cold-pressed from the seeds of Oenothera biennis, a North American wildflower whose petals open only at dusk.
What is GLA?
Gamma-linolenic acid — an omega-6 essential fatty acid found in very few natural sources. Evening primrose is one of the richest sources known.
What is it used for?
Traditionally used in women's wellness preparations and skin-supporting carrier oil blends. Its GLA content sets it apart from more common carrier oils like sunflower or grape seed.
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