evening primrose
noun
: any of several dicotyledonous plants of a family (Onagraceae, the evening-primrose family) and especially of the type genus (Oenothera)
especially
: a coarse biennial herb (O. biennis) of North America with yellow flowers that open in the evening
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Retinol can be drying, but this treatment compensates with shea butter and evening primrose oil, two occlusives that seal in moisture.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 13 Aug. 2024
Overall, there does not appear to be enough evidence to support the use of evening primrose for menopause symptoms.1
Soy products: Soy products—through diet or supplements—have been shown to ease hot flashes and help improve overall bone mineral density.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The peptides give Wet Lip a subtle plumping effect, while hyaluronic acid, evening primrose, and avocado oils aid with hydration.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Plants have also been shown to respond to sound—the beach evening primrose, a small yellow flower, makes its nectar sweeter when played a recording of a flying honeybee.
—Rachel Riederer, The New Yorker, 12 June 2024
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 13 Aug. 2024
Overall, there does not appear to be enough evidence to support the use of evening primrose for menopause symptoms.1
Soy products: Soy products—through diet or supplements—have been shown to ease hot flashes and help improve overall bone mineral density.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 13 Aug. 2024
The peptides give Wet Lip a subtle plumping effect, while hyaluronic acid, evening primrose, and avocado oils aid with hydration.
—Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Plants have also been shown to respond to sound—the beach evening primrose, a small yellow flower, makes its nectar sweeter when played a recording of a flying honeybee.
—Rachel Riederer, The New Yorker, 12 June 2024
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“Evening primrose.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evening%20primrose. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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