Evening Primrose Oil

From Soil to Oil

Learn what makes Efamol® Evening Primrose Oil so special.

How Efamol® Evening Primrose Oil is made

We Grow

Rigel Evening Primrose is selectively grown just for Efamol® in perfect conditions in the Netherlands and New Zealand. Its seeds contain 16% more GLA than the standard Evening Primrose.

We Harvest

Rigel Evening Primrose only flowers for 24 hours, so we harvest on long, hot days. Our farms have the perfect balance of rainfall and sun, fresh water supply and fertile soils for a good harvest.

We Extract

Our careful extraction process creates the purest oil, retaining its natural properties and its rich, golden colour. Each batch is tested for GLA content, and can be traced right back to the farm.

Proven, Pure & Perfected

GLA Content
  • Our unique Rigel Evening Primrose has been selectively grown by Efamol®. Its seed contains 16% more GLA than other Evening Primrose Oils.
  • We batch test to ensure every batch has the stated level of GLA.
Backed by Science
  • Efamol® has been the international leader in the scientific research and development of fatty acid supplements for over 40 years.
  • We only use the Rigel Evening Primrose seed, selectively grown and researched by us.
  • There have been well over 750 scientific publications on the active ingredient in Evening Primrose Oil, and over 350 of those have been on the clinical studies using Efamol® products. 
Quality & Purity
  • A high quality, clear, golden oil that in many cases is visibly distinct from competitor oils.
  • Our unique extraction process ensures that the natural antioxidants in the oil are maintained, keeping it as nature intended.
  • Grown in perfect conditions in the Netherlands and New Zealand. Every bottle can be traced back to the farm, click here to trace yours.
Rigorously Tested
  • Each batch is tested for GLA content, to ensure it meets the stated amount at expiry.
  • Independently tested for safe long-term use.

Tried & Tested*

84%

Felt skin was smoother

85%

Felt skin was softer

87%

Felt skin looked & felt less dry

82%

Agreed supports beautifully smooth & nourished looking skin

Efamol® Clinical Research Summary

Efamol® Evening Primrose Oil & Eczema

Meta-analyses of 26 clinical studies including 1207 patients found that Efamol® Pure Evening Primrose Oil:
  • Is safe and effective for symptomatic relief of atopic eczema
  • Simultaneously reduces: Itch, crusting, oedema and redness
  • Results are apparent between 4 and 8 weeks after treatment
For more details, view study synopsis here.

The Efamol® Healthy Skin Study

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial using Efamol® Pure Evening Primrose Oil found that EPO:
  • Enhances the structure and function of normal healthy skin
  • Improves moisture content and retention, elasticity, firmness, strength and smoothness
  • Tightens skin and reduces wrinkles and dryness
For more details, view study synopsis here.

The Efamol® Irritated Skin Study

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial using Efamol® Pure Evening Primrose Oil found that EPO:
  • Aids healing of detergent damaged skin and makes its condition even better than it was before it was irritated
  • Significantly improves the firmness, moisture, roughness and fatigue of skin better than placebo
For more details, view study synopsis here.

Evening Primrose Oil Capsules

“I have been using this product for a number of years and it has really helped with the condition of my skin. Also I have had several positive comments from professional people regarding the condition of my skin for my age too.”

Anon. | efamol.com

The best

“Your Evening Primrose capsules are quite simply the best. I have used other cheaper brands but they do not seem to compare.”

Sarah P. | efamol.com

Nobody does it better

“I have been using Efamol for nearly 40 years. Safe to assume it does it for me!!!”

Carolyn S. | efamol.com

evening primrose oil supplement capsules for beautiful skin

Available in 500 mg and 1000 mg doses

Beautiful skin doesn’t come from creams, lotions or serums. It starts inside, with what you put in your body. If you want skin that’s positively glowy, moisturize from the inside out with Efamol® Beautiful-Skin Evening Primrose Oil. Evening primrose oil (EPO) is naturally rich in GLA—a skin-loving omega-6 fatty acid that minimizes fine lines, wrinkles and dull skin. Efamol® uses a patented evening primrose plant, Rigel, which is grown in selected areas of The Netherlands and New Zealand by dedicated farmers and is 16% higher in GLA than other varieties. Efamol® is the only brand clinically proven to improve skin moisture, elasticity and firmness. Let your natural beauty shine through, with Efamol®.

Clinically Proven • Gluten-Free • Non-GMO

NPN 80009582 (500 mg) and NPN 80009719 (1000 mg)
  • For the treatment of dry, itchy skin caused by Atopic Eczema (dermatitis).
  • A source of vitamin E, an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health.
  • Helps to improve biophysical skin properties including transepidermal water loss, skin moisture, elasticity, firmness and roughness.

Suggested Use: For improving skin properties, take 3 capsules per day in divided doses during meals. Take for a minimum of 3 months to see beneficial effects. Store at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children. Although rare, sensitive individuals may experience minor and temporary headache, nausea, or gastrointestinal disturbances that can be avoided by a lower initial dose.Discontinue use if skin rash develops or worsens.

*The research was conducted between 18 September - 26 November 2020 with 77 women aged 18-65 years. The study was conducted by Cue Consumer Research. The study group took 6 x 500mg capsules a day for 12 weeks.