An oil natural and organic
Evening primrose vegetable oil has numerous benefits for the skin, hair and nails.
- It protects the skin from ageing, fights wrinkles and restores its suppleness.
- It is moisturising, soothing and softening, thanks to its phytosterol content.
- It soothes and regenerates atopic, irritated, inflamed or itchy skin (eczema, psoriasis, pruritus, darting...).
- Strengthens and nourishes brittle, dry or brittle hair and nails
Evening primrose oil is contraindicated if you have :
- Epilepsy or if you are taking phenothiazines.
- A history of bleeding or if you are taking anticoagulants or anti-platelet drugs.
- If you are pregnant, breast-feeding or under the age of 16.
- If you are taking antibiotics or corticosteroids (reduced effectiveness on eczema)
- It can cause nausea, indigestion, headaches or allergic skin reactions.
- High doses may cause abdominal pain
Main side effects :
The most common side effects of evening primrose oil are digestive problems, nausea and vomiting. It can also cause skin redness, itching and irritation.
