• Omega-6 fatty acids to maintain good health
• Provides 1920 mg of LA and 260 mg of GLA per daily dose

Primrose oil is derived from the evening primrose, a yellow-flowering herb native to America. This natural source of omega-6 fatty acids contributes to maintaining optimal health. The structure and function of the skin, the body's largest organ, depend on fatty acids. Linoleic acid accounts for about 12% of the skin's fatty acids. It is essential for maintaining the integrity of the epidermal barrier, which protects against environmental factors and the loss of electrolytes and water. Deficiencies in omega-6 fatty acids are associated with epithelial cell dysfunction, including loss of skin and eye hydration. In a randomized placebo-controlled trial, daily consumption of supplements containing primrose oil for three months greatly improved the firmness, elasticity, and protective barrier of the skin in adults with dry skin. Recent research indicates that long-term consumption of primrose oil may be necessary to improve skin health, as it takes four weeks for skin cells to regenerate and for a new fatty acid balance to be achieved.