Pure Evening Primrose Oil for Skin - Cold Pressed Natural Face Moisturizer and Nourishing Hair Oil - Use in DIY Skin Care for Dry Flaky Skin Hydration and as a Carrier Oil for Essential Oils Mixing

I came across an article saying that you could make your own beard oil at a fraction of the cost, so I decided to give it a try. I honestly couldn't be any happier with that decision. I purchased this oil, with a few others, to make several different concoctions. The oil works great in my beard and brushes through very well! I don't have a large beard (around 4mm long) and this oil doesn't leave my face looking greasy. I'm sure the intended use of this product isn't specific for hair, however, that's what I use it for and couldn't be happier!Pros:- It hydrates my beard and face. Because I tend to over-scrub my face when washing it, my face sometimes feels dry. I usually take a few drops of my mixed concoction (which has this product in it) and apply it to my face. It goes on well and leaves my face feeling fresh.- It comes with an eye dropper. The eye dropped makes it much easier for me to measure out portions when making my concoctions.- It has a long shelf life. so far, I've had it for 6 months an it's still as the day I bought it.Cons: (I honestly have no complaints thus far.)

I'm a 32 year old man, and since I was 17 I have been witnessing my hairline recede more and more. On my 32nd birthday I decided to do something about it. After researching various herbs, supplements, and essential oils, I came across information on evening primrose oil. These are some facts I've collected:- Evening primrose oil contains gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid in the omega-6 family of oils that is metabolized to dihomogammalinolenic acid (DGLA). These fatty acids are precursors to prostaglandins series 1 and 2 (PGE1 and PGE2).- Evening primrose oil contains about 4 to 16 % GLA- Evening primrose oil also has a high concentration of linoleic acid.- GLA is a DHT blocker.- DHT means dihydrotestosterone, which is testosterone that has been converted into a form 10X it's original strength. DHT is produced in hair follicles in both men and women, and is responsible for the miniaturization of terminal hairs on the head as well as the thickening of hairs on other areas of the bottle. This means that evening primrose oil, since it has such a high concentration of GLA, helps block DHT. Thus it can help lessen hair loss, stop hair loss altogether, or, BETTER YET, help hairs grow thicker of aid in re growing hair on bald scalp.- Study proving that it does block DHT:[...]- GLA also supresses inflammation COX-2, LOX (PGD2?) and increases PGE1(good thing, another study)[...]- Treatment of male pattern baldness and of unwanted hair growth.http://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP0309086.htmlIn a test of the effectiveness of the invention, four middle-aged males with rapidly progressing baldness were treated orally with either 6g of evening primrose oil or 6g of a mixture of evening primrose oil and concentrated fish oil (20% per day. The primrose oil provided approximately 90mg of 18:3n-6 (gamma-linolenic acid, GLA) per gram and the fish oil 180mg of 20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) and 120mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) per gram. After delays of 4 to 8 weeks, all four individuals reported unequivocal hair growth, with extension of hair growth to previously bald areas of the scalp, and a strengthening of growth in those areas where hair was present but thinning. Topical application of the unsaturated fatty acids provides better results by increasing the concentration of the fatty acid at the hair follicle level.In further tests, one male applied pure evening primrose oil twice per day to half the beard area. After about two weeks, the rate of beard growth on the side of the face to which the oil had been applied was definitely less than on the other side. Similarly, one female shaved both legs and then applied evening primrose oil twice daily to one leg only. After a period of 6-8 weeks it could be seen that the rate of hair growth was substantially less on the leg to which the oil had been applied.These preliminary tests indicate that both oral and topical application of unsaturated fatty acids is able to modulate the actions of androgens on the hair follicles, stimulating hair growth on the scalp and reducing it on other areas of the body.So! With all this information in hand, I added evening primrose to my cart here along with several other clinically proven DHT blockers... I've about a month of daily use, I have several new hairs sprouting back on the bald areas above my temples! This is indeed promising, and I am VERY excited to see how my hair continues to grow over the next few months!This brand of evening primrose oil by Maple Holistics is probably the finest brand for sale here on Amazon... It is not a thick oil at all, so it spreads on easily and isn't sticky in my hair. It has a light scent. Not very floral, more of a grassy scent, IMHO. But this doesn't bother me. I am not looking for a fragrance. I am using it for its medicinal value. It's a great product. If I continue to grow more hair or at least stabilize my hair loss, I will continue to purchase this oil over and over.

It was recommended to me to try a nightly massage for my skin. Especially my ears. I have dry, sometimes itchy skin and also some anxiety. This primrose oil works wonderful. You only need a small amount. The smell is not the most pleasant, but most medicines do not smell great. My skin seemed to calm down, and my anxiety too! Ear massage with oil is great for anxiety. I have added it to homemade lotions and the smell was easy to cover with other essential oils. Eventually though, I got used to the smell as it started to trigger a relaxed state in me.

I've been absolutely enchanted by the Pure Evening Primrose Oil for the past few months, and it's a glowing 5-star favorite in my beauty arsenal! From the moment I started incorporating this cold-pressed wonder into my daily routine, my skin and hair have been thanking me. It's my go-to natural face moisturizer, leaving my skin plumped with hydration and banishing dry patches without fail. When I use it as a hair oil, it nourishes my locks to the tips, giving them a healthy sheen. It's also been a joy to experiment with in my DIY skincare, serving as the perfect carrier oil for blending essential oils. For anyone looking for that all-natural radiance boost—this is your golden ticket!

I use this and coconut oil in my hair and it feels wonderful, great texture and weight for oil. Seems very good quality and has shown great performance for me. The shine and relief it gives my hair is so nice.