The fountain of youth eternal does not exist, although many would like it to. Cosmetic firms work incessantly to present us with products that help to alleviate the passing of the years and Mercadona does it in version low cost. After conquering us with the Regen Skin Cream Rich Texture, with the new cleansing balm or destroying its cream with hyaluronic acid, now it presents pearls that contain a key oil to help eliminate our facial wrinkles.
What is the oil of onagra?
Evening primrose oil comes from a plant native to North America, known as evening primrose. To produce it, its seeds are subjected to cold pressure. The plant and its seeds have been used by Native Americans for centuries. They used the plant as an infusion in hot water to treat wounds, skin problems and even asthma.
The flower from which evening primrose oil is made (Photo: Matt Lavin for Wimmedia Commons)
The evening primrose oil It is made up of linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid, hence why it becomes an excellent product as an anti-aging treatment (as well as helping to combat skin problems such as acne). To this day, this active ingredient is found in some cosmetics and now Mercadona presents it to us in pearl format as a nutritional supplement.
The supermarket chain presents Evening Primrose Pearls where this oil becomes a perfect supplement to regenerate our face and tone it. The box contains 60 units and, according to the recommendation, it will last us 10 days (6 capsules a day). On sale for 3.95 euros, this fatty acid comes from the seed of a plant.
What is evening primrose oil used for?
According to some studies, they state that the effect of Efamol Evening Primrose oil helps to improve skin moisture, transepidermal water loss, redness, firmness, elasticity, resistance to fatigue and roughness of the skin. These findings reinforce the idea that gamma-linolenic acid is a conditionally essential fatty acid for the skin.
Some other research points to the possible relationship between the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome to a natural imbalance in essential fatty acids in the body, the effect of Evening Primrose oil in diabetes or in relation to rheumatoid arthritis.
Evening Primrose oil properties
Evening primrose seeds are rich in oily substances. Thus, the oil obtained by cold pressing is rich in essential fatty acids, consisting mainly of omega 6 linoleic acid. It also contains a low percentage of non-essential fatty acids (palmitic, stearic and oleic). .
As we have already mentioned, this extract is characterized by: its soothing and softening properties on the skin, for becoming a natural antioxidant and for its anti-inflammatory action.
The benefits of Evening Primrose oil
Although evening primrose oil was traditionally used to relieve asthma, coughs, and gastrointestinal disorders, scientific studies have highlighted other benefits. For this reason, the active principles would not only help to relieve coughing and skin irritations.
Also, evidence has been found of the benefits of evening primrose oil that helps regulate the menstrual cycle and alleviate the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. However, the list of benefits of evening primrose oil is very extensive since,
- Helps prevent inflammation.
- Improves cracked, dry, stretch mark, aged and excessively flaking skin.
- Reduces hypertension due to its vasodilator effect on the arteries and prevents the formation of thrombi.
- Helps lower cholesterol levels, without causing side effects.
- Contributes to the good development of the fetus during pregnancy.
- It favors defenses, improving allergic and autoimmune processes and low defenses.
- Relieves the symptoms of eczema.
- Improves prostate disorders in men.
- Stops arthritis and osteoarthritis problems.
- Eliminates dryness in the mucous membranes of the eyes and mouth.
- Improves brittle nails and hair loss -while coconut oil helps soften, repair and deeply nourish our hair fibers-.
- The omega-6 fatty acids present in evening primrose oil may support hormonal regulation and therefore have a positive effect on acne.
- It also alleviates the effects of menopause (hot flashes, dry mucous membranes, etc.).
- Prevents skin aging, moisturizing the skin and favoring its elasticity.
- Protects the digestive mucosa, the liver and the digestive system.
Photos | Nataliya Vaitkevich, Mercadona, Anna Shvets, Shiny Diamond, Matt Lavin, Karolina Grabowska