The primrose plant, originating in North America, grows only for two years at low altitude. Once the flowering is finished, small fruits grow, from which one extracts an oil, used in cosmetics, especially in the bios ranges, for its restructuring and regenerating properties. A discovery that has conquered the market of cosmetics but also well-being and health! Explanations ...
Ancient medicinal virtues
Already the Amerindians had discovered the innumerable virtues of the onager . They used the evening primrose to eat, consuming the root and seeds. In external use, it was used to treat bruises , and skin diseases. Orally, he would also have discovered virtues to fight against respiratory disorders and arthritis.
The onager, to fight the aging of the skin
Evening primrose oil is naturally rich in essential fatty acids, making it the ally of mature skin . Among them, linoleic and gamma-linoleic acid (it contains between 8 and 10%), omega-6s which our body is not capable of producing alone, but which it needs in particular. These stimulate the metabolism in general and revitalize the tissues. With age, the production of prostaglandin, linked to the presence of these polyunsaturated fatty acids, decreases. The skin becomes thinner, more fragile, loses its radiance and is less elastic. Very moisturizing, evening primrose oil helps to fight against the drying of the skin, tightens the tissues, rebalances and tightens the tired skin. When combined with other oils and plant extracts, such as products from the primrose range of Weleda, it has regenerative, restructuring and protective! Like the onager, which follows a different rhythm from that of other plants, mature women can now free themselves from the marks of age and can reconcile with their skin, thanks to the oil extracted from this "evening primrose" .
The right product: Weleda Redensifying Day Cream, 24,50 €
The onagre, to fight the acne
The gamma-linoleic acids contained in the evening primrose also have anti-inflammatory properties , which will allow the product to rebalance the epidermis. Revitalizing, the evening primrose will regulate acne-prone skin or help women who have acne breakouts before the onset of menstruation or during pregnancy. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the oil does not re-grease the skin any more but makes it possible to thin the production of sebum and to prevent the pores from clogging. A purifying oil, perfect (also) for oily skin.
The right product: Evening Primrose Oil, 13,95 €. Native oil, Onagrine, 17 €.
The onager to rehydrate a tired skin
The formula of the evening primrose, rich in essential fatty acids, easily penetrates the skin and hydrate, enveloping it with a protective lipid film, which will also act as anti-wrinkle. The evening primrose acts against the loss of water, which makes it formidable to soften and soften the epidermis effectively. Its oil is often used in moisturizing and energizing creams, day and night. Cocooning par excellence, the evening primrose will integrate the routine beauty and well being of mature women, to bring them tonus and comfort!
The right product: Renaissance Dry Oil with Evening Primrose Oil Mixa, 8,90 €, 100 ml.
The primrose plant, originating in North America, grows only for two years at low altitude. Once the flowering is finished, small fruits grow, from which one extracts an oil, used in cosmetics, especially in the bios ranges, for its restructuring and regenerating properties. A discovery that has conquered the market of cosmetics but also well-being and health! Explanations ...
Ancient medicinal virtues
Already the Amerindians had discovered the innumerable virtues of the onager. They used the evening primrose to eat, consuming the root and seeds. In external use, it was used to treat bruises, and skin diseases. Orally, he would also have discovered virtues to fight against respiratory disorders and arthritis.
The onager, to fight the aging of the skin
Evening primrose oil is naturally rich in essential fatty acids, making it the ally of mature skin. Among them, linoleic and gamma-linoleic acid (it contains between 8 and 10%), omega-6s which our body is not capable of producing alone, but which it needs in particular. These stimulate the metabolism in general and revitalize the tissues. With age, prostaglandin production, linked to the prevalence of these polyunsaturated fatty acids, decreases. The skin becomes thinner, more fragile, loses its radiance and is less elastic. Very moisturizing, evening primrose oil helps to fight against the drying of the skin, tightens the tissues, rebalances and tightens the tired skin. When combined with other vegetable oils and extracts, as in Weleda's Onagre products, it has regenerative, restructuring and protective properties! Like the onager, which follows a different rhythm from that of other plants, mature women can now free themselves from the marks of age and can reconcile with their skin, thanks to the oil extracted from this "evening primrose" .
The right product: Weleda Redensifying Day Cream, 24,50 €
The onagre, to fight the acne
The gamma-linoleic acids contained in the evening primrose also have anti-inflammatory properties, which will allow the product to rebalance the epidermis. Revitalizing, the evening primrose will regulate acne-prone skin or help women who have acne breakouts before the onset of menstruation or during pregnancy. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the oil does not re-grease the skin any more but makes it possible to thin the production of sebum and to prevent the pores from clogging. A purifying oil, perfect (also) for oily skin.
The right product: Evening Primrose Oil, 13,95 €. Native oil, Onagrine, 17 €.
The onager to rehydrate a tired skin
The formula of the evening primrose, rich in essential fatty acids, easily penetrates the skin and hydrate, enveloping it with a protective lipid film, which will also act as anti-wrinkle. The evening primrose acts against the loss of water, which makes it formidable to soften and soften the epidermis effectively. Its oil is often used in moisturizing and energizing creams, day and night. Cocooning par excellence, the evening primrose will integrate the routine beauty and well being of mature women, to bring them tonus and comfort!
The right product: Renaissance Dry Oil with Evening Primrose Oil Mixa, 8,90 €, 100 ml.
