Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract
Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract is a glycerin-based liquid extract of Oenothera biennis flower, made for cosmetic and personal-care developers. Bio-Botanica produces it through the low-heat Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at its FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York, preserving a full-spectrum flower profile.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What Is Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract?
A North American wildflower that opens at dusk, evening primrose (Oenothera biennis) is captured from its flower in Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract, an alcohol-free glycerin extract. Bio-Botanica supplies it full-spectrum and non-standardized, so developers receive the whole flower profile rather than a single isolated fraction. The glycerin base blends into the water phase, making it a comfortable fit for skin-care lines focused on hydration and comfort.
Market Demand
Evening primrose already anchors a distinct commercial category; Introspective Market Research projects the evening primrose oil market to reach USD 410.17 million by 2035. That established recognition means the botanical name alone carries weight on a label. A water-compatible flower glycerin extract lets brands extend that well-known name into aqueous topical formats beyond the familiar oil.
Formulation Applications
The glycerin carrier suits serums, facial mists, soothing gels, and moisturizing lotions, added during cold or mild-heat processing and compatible with most emulsion and aqueous systems. Evening primrose is traditionally associated with hair and skin positioning, presented here as a structure/function story rather than a consumer promise. For brands with an existing evening primrose oil line, the glycerin extract offers a water-phase companion that keeps the botanical consistent across product types and lets a range span both oil and aqueous textures.
Why Formulators Choose Bio-Botanica
Low-heat Bio-Chelated extraction preserves this flower's naturally occurring constituents in a Holistically Balanced profile. Bio-Botanica, family-owned since 1972, runs an FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York and confirms identity, microbial, USP, and heavy-metal specifications in an onsite lab equipped with HPLC and ICP/MS, with Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification available on request.
Common Buyer Questions
What is Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract, and what species and plant part does it come from?
Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract is a cosmetic glycerin extract made from the flower of Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis), a member of the Onagraceae family, native to North America. It is produced by Bio-Botanica through our proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat cold-extraction process, which is designed to preserve a Holistically Balanced, full-spectrum profile of its naturally occurring constituents.
What extract form is this, and what is it carried in?
This is a Cosmetic Glycerin Extract, and the carrier is Glycerin. The glycerin base gives formulators an alcohol-free liquid ingredient. The exact carrier and any processing details are documented on the Spec Sheet/TDS that accompanies samples.
Does Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract contain alcohol?
No — Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract is a glycerin-based, alcohol-free extract, not an alcohol-based tincture. For any residual solvent or processing details, refer to the Spec Sheet/TDS and representative COA.
Is Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract standardized to a specific compound?
Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract is a full-spectrum, Holistically Balanced extract and is non-standardized. It is designed to reflect the naturally occurring constituents of the flower rather than an isolated, quantified compound.
What applications and formats is Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract suited for?
Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract is formulated for topical, personal-care applications such as facial care, serums, creams, and lotions. Its glycerin base suits clean-label systems where formulators want a concentrated botanical ingredient to work into their formulation.
What industries and positioning does Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract fit?
It fits the Cosmetics and Personal Care categories as an ingredient. For brand positioning, Evening Primrose is traditionally associated with areas such as Hair, Skin and Nails Support — framing intended for structure/function positioning only, not a consumer health claim.
Where does the Evening Primrose originate?
Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis) is native to North America. Sourcing and country-of-origin details for a given lot are documented on the TDS that accompanies samples.
How does Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract behave for solubility and compatibility?
As a glycerin-based liquid, Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract is intended for water-compatible formulations where a botanical liquid can be blended into your matrix. We recommend reviewing the Spec Sheet/TDS and evaluating a sample within your specific formulation to confirm compatibility and handling.
What certifications are available for this ingredient?
Bio-Botanica operates under NSF, cGMP, and FSSC 22000 quality systems, and Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification is available. Our facility in Hauppauge, New York is FDA-inspected; specific certification for your order can be confirmed with our team.
What documentation ships with Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract?
Samples ship with a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative Certificate of Analysis (COA), and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). These document the extract form, carrier, and testing so your team can evaluate the ingredient against your specifications.
How is Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract sold, and what about samples and MOQ?
Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract is sold in bulk to formulators and brands, not as a finished consumer product, and is offered in pack sizes of 4 kg, 10 kg, and 19 kg. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your chosen pack size and volume, and samples ship with full documentation so you can assess fit before committing.
How is Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract manufactured and tested?
Evening Primrose Flower Glycerin Extract is manufactured at Bio-Botanica's FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York using our proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat cold-extraction process. Testing is performed in our onsite quality lab using instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC-MS/MS, GC/MS, LC/MS, and ICP/MS, covering identity, microbial, USP, and heavy-metal testing from raw-material intake through finished product, supported by third-party labs.