Cotton swabs can be used to apply evening primrose oil to the skin.
If you suffer from eczema, acne, psoriasis or rosacea, evening primrose oil for skin may be the ideal treatment for you. The oil is extracted from evening primrose seeds and is reportedly very mild. The fatty acids in the oil are extremely hydrating and help keep dry areas hydrated. It also improves blood circulation wherever it is applied, making it a natural way to treat tired skin and eyes. When using evening primrose oil on your skin, you should apply it about twice a day using a cotton ball or cotton swab.
Evening primrose oil capsules.
Evening primrose oil not only moisturizes the skin and increases circulation, it also helps reduce inflammation and keeps pores clear. Even those without serious skin problems may want to use this oil as a daily facial treatment. If you choose to use evening primrose oil in this way, apply it only once a day. You can apply it just before bed, right after washing your face with a mild cleanser. It should help your face look dull and tired in the morning, perking up your eyes and keeping your skin toned and glowing.
Evening primrose oil is commonly used to treat eczema.
When evening primrose oil for skin stimulates circulation, it helps the cells in that area become healthy and nourished. The healthier the cells, the faster the dead cells will shed to be replaced by new skin. This is how the oil repairs most skin conditions, the skin is nourished and changes, or renews, quickly. The new cells were infused with plenty of oxygen and nutrients, so they didn’t suffer the damage that the old cells did.
Many people rely on evening primrose oil to treat tired eyes.
Those who use evening primrose oil for skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis can apply it several times a day. The oil can be applied with a makeup sponge or cotton ball and, if possible, covered with gauze. If you are using rosacea oil on your face, you can simply apply it about 10 minutes before makeup, if you use it. The same applies to the use of this oil to treat acne. Reapplication is best done in the middle of the day and again before bed.
Acne can be treated with evening primrose oil.
You can also look for ointments and salves that contain evening primrose oil for your skin. When looking at labels, the oil should be one of the first three ingredients, because that usually means there’s a lot of evening primrose in the product. Homemade salves can be made by simply mixing some evening primrose oil with melted shea or cocoa butter. Once the butter has hardened, you can apply it to your skin as you would any moisturizer.