Evening Primrose Oil Powder
Evening primrose seed oil (Oenothera biennis) converted to a powder via spray-drying with a carrier matrix. The companion ingredient to borage oil powder — similar GLA mechanism at a lower GLA concentration with a different fatty-acid profile and a longer market history in women's-health formulations.
CAS Number
90028-66-3 (Oenothera biennis oil)
Physical Form
Free-flowing powder; microencapsulated oil droplets in carrier
Typical Assay
~10% GLA by GC (variant-dependent)
Origins
Evening primrose seed (plant-derived, typically non-GMO)
Purpose and Key Benefits
Standard GLA-mediated benefits: skin barrier support, hormonal balance (PMS, cyclical breast discomfort, menopausal symptoms), inflammation modulation. Strongest indication library sits in women's-health positioning.
Applications
Women's-health supplements, skin-support capsules and powders, beauty-from-within formats, dry-blend functional foods
Certifications
Certified
Non-GMO; kosher / halal on select grades