Evening primrose
Evening primrose extract (organic plant)
INCI name:
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Part(s) used:
Aerial flowery parts
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Radiance
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Organic Farming
Clarins’ sourcing
- France
The power of plants
The evening primrose is a pioneer plant with yellow flowers which can resist temperatures as low as -25°C. On the American continent, it appears to have survived Ice Ages 70,000 years ago. The plant flowers in the evening and closes again in the morning, with the petals opening up suddenly for a few seconds to around twenty minutes. It is particularly rich in oenothein, a molecule known to activate the « calcium flash » (the "rapid" influx of calcium into skin cells).
Skincare Benefits Evening primrose extract (organic plant)
In cosmetics, evening primrose extract (organic plant) boosts calcium to revive the skin's radiance.
Responsible sourcing
Protecting the soil and biodiversity is a longstanding commitment at Clarins. That’s why we have always given priority to plant-based active ingredients sourced from organic agriculture, grown using sustainable farming methods that respect nature and the health of the soil. Evening primrose is an organically-certified plant and the extract we use in our products is obtained using a natural and environmentally-friendly method.
