The Secret To Beautiful Looking Skin? Evening Primrose Oil Is The Supplement You Never Knew You Could Benefit From

In the quest for smooth, supple and radiant skin it’s safe to say I’ve probably tried everything going; if there’s a new serum I’ll apply it, if there’s a new device I’ll try it, and if there’s a new breakthrough ingredient I’ll embrace it. Although I’ve been blessed (thanks mum!) with clear and relatively unproblematic skin, I’m still always looking for ways I can retain my glow and keep those telltale signs of ageing at bay for as long as possible. As I speed towards my forth decade those fine lines become more visible, my complexion starts to lack the plumpness it once had and a night of interrupted sleep is more visible than ever under my eyes – so I’m increasingly looking for solutions that can support my body’s needs. Once such area I’m particularly passionate about is boosting my diet with targeted and proven supplements, and the latest addition to my morning routine is Efamol Evening Primrose Oil capsules that have been that have been shown to support beautifully smooth and nourished looking skin.

WHAT IS EVENING PRIMROSE OIL?

I’ve no doubt you’ve heard of Evening Primrose Oil, but you’ve also quite possibly dismissed it as something not dissimilar to an old wives remedy. I recall my mum dragging me round health food shops as a child to stock up on those little yellow capsules and popping them daily. So what is this age-old ingredient and why is it still so relevant to women of today?

Extracted from the seeds of the yellow wildflower, Evening Primrose Oil is a rich source of Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids which are essential for the normal functioning of every cell in our body.

HOW CAN EVENING PRIMROSE OIL BOOST MY BEAUTY REGIME?

I’ve been taking three capsules of Efamol Evening Primrose Oil for over three months and have definitely noticed a subtle overall improvement in the texture and tone of my skin. As I reach less and less for my makeup bag and embrace my natural skin on a daily basis, those noticeable signs of fatigue have become less visible and the overall feeling is that my skin is softer than it once was.

Despite being in the middle of winter, I haven’t been reaching for the deeply nourishing treatments or night time moisturisers like I would’ve expected; instead my skin is happy enough with a little lightweight cream or a quick spritz of a hydrating spray. In recent years the constant movement from brisk wind to central heating has played havoc with my complexion, but over the last few months I’ve not experienced a single moment of dryness.

Although it’s hard to pinpoint Evening Primrose Oil being the sole reason for this positive change, it’s the only real ongoing difference or addition I’ve made to my routine. I believe it’s such a simple way to boost your beauty regime and ensure your skin gets the helping hand it needs, no matter your age or skin type.

Efamol Evening Primrose Oil: Skincare Benefits You Never Knew About

WHY EFAMOL EVENING PRIMROSE OIL?

The oil used in each capsule is carefully extracted from a specially cultivated Rigel Evening Primrose, the seeds of which contain up to 33% more GLA than other Evening Primrose Oils; this makes Efamol’s oil unique. Efamol also carefully manages each step of the extraction process to ensure that the oil stays in the same form as in the seed, retaining its natural properties once again.

Quality and purity are of high importance, which is why their unique Rigel Evening Primrose is grown in the Netherlands and New Zealand by the same growers they’ve relied on for the last 40 years. Efamol Evening Primrose Oil also has a long history in scientific research, with four decades of studies – and you know I’m all about being able to read up on the science!

THE CONSUMER TRIALS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

In a recent consumer trial, 77 participants were asked to complete a skin perception survey after taking Efamol Evening Primrose Oil for a three month period. The results illustrated the beauty benefits that such a simple addition to a daily routine could make…

** 82% agreed that Efamol Evening Primrose Oil supports beautifully smooth and nourished looking skin. **

** 85% felt happier and 82% more confident with their skin after three months. **

** 87% felt their skin looked and felt less dry and 72% agreed that their skin looked firmer. **

** 85% said their skin felt softer and 84% felt their skin was smoother. **

Efamol Evening Primrose Oil: Skincare Benefits You Never Knew About

I take so many supplements that I practically rattle, but the addition of Efamol Evening Primrose Oil is definitely something I plan to keep up with.

Even better is that it’s super affordable: £9.99 for 30 capsules or £12.99 for 90 capsules.


(GET 20% OFF USING CODE ‘EFAMOL20’ WHEN PURCHASED FROM www.efamol.com)

Why not add Efamol Evening Primrose Oil into your daily routine and see what it can do for you!

Find out more about Efamol Evening Primrose Oil and the consumer research conducted HERE.

AD: sponsored feature in partnership with Efamol Evening Primrose Oil; all opinions and insights my own.

The research was conducted between 18th September and 26th November with 77 consumers (women) aged between 18 and 65. The study was conducted by Cue Consumer Research in the UK and the study group took 6x 500mg capsules a day for 12 weeks.

Food supplements must not replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Discover all my other skincare posts, tips and advice here.

The Secret To Beautiful Looking Skin? Evening Primrose Oil Is The Supplement You Never Knew You Could Benefit From

In the quest for smooth, supple and radiant skin it’s safe to say I’ve probably tried everything going; if there’s a new serum I’ll apply it, if there’s a new device I’ll try it, and if there’s a new breakthrough ingredient I’ll embrace it. Although I’ve been blessed (thanks mum!) with clear and relatively unproblematic skin, I’m still always looking for ways I can retain my glow and keep those telltale signs of ageing at bay for as long as possible. As I speed towards my forth decade those fine lines become more visible, my complexion starts to lack the plumpness it once had and a night of interrupted sleep is more visible than ever under my eyes – so I’m increasingly looking for solutions that can support my body’s needs. Once such area I’m particularly passionate about is boosting my diet with targeted and proven supplements, and the latest addition to my morning routine is Efamol Evening Primrose Oil capsules that have been that have been shown to support beautifully smooth and nourished looking skin.

WHAT IS EVENING PRIMROSE OIL?

I’ve no doubt you’ve heard of Evening Primrose Oil, but you’ve also quite possibly dismissed it as something not dissimilar to an old wives remedy. I recall my mum dragging me round health food shops as a child to stock up on those little yellow capsules and popping them daily. So what is this age-old ingredient and why is it still so relevant to women of today?

Extracted from the seeds of the yellow wildflower, Evening Primrose Oil is a rich source of Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids which are essential for the normal functioning of every cell in our body.

HOW CAN EVENING PRIMROSE OIL BOOST MY BEAUTY REGIME?

I’ve been taking three capsules of Efamol Evening Primrose Oil for over three months and have definitely noticed a subtle overall improvement in the texture and tone of my skin. As I reach less and less for my makeup bag and embrace my natural skin on a daily basis, those noticeable signs of fatigue have become less visible and the overall feeling is that my skin is softer than it once was.

Despite being in the middle of winter, I haven’t been reaching for the deeply nourishing treatments or night time moisturisers like I would’ve expected; instead my skin is happy enough with a little lightweight cream or a quick spritz of a hydrating spray. In recent years the constant movement from brisk wind to central heating has played havoc with my complexion, but over the last few months I’ve not experienced a single moment of dryness.

Although it’s hard to pinpoint Evening Primrose Oil being the sole reason for this positive change, it’s the only real ongoing difference or addition I’ve made to my routine. I believe it’s such a simple way to boost your beauty regime and ensure your skin gets the helping hand it needs, no matter your age or skin type.

Efamol Evening Primrose Oil: Skincare Benefits You Never Knew About

WHY EFAMOL EVENING PRIMROSE OIL?

The oil used in each capsule is carefully extracted from a specially cultivated Rigel Evening Primrose, the seeds of which contain up to 33% more GLA than other Evening Primrose Oils; this makes Efamol’s oil unique. Efamol also carefully manages each step of the extraction process to ensure that the oil stays in the same form as in the seed, retaining its natural properties once again.

Quality and purity are of high importance, which is why their unique Rigel Evening Primrose is grown in the Netherlands and New Zealand by the same growers they’ve relied on for the last 40 years. Efamol Evening Primrose Oil also has a long history in scientific research, with four decades of studies – and you know I’m all about being able to read up on the science!

THE CONSUMER TRIALS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

In a recent consumer trial, 77 participants were asked to complete a skin perception survey after taking Efamol Evening Primrose Oil for a three month period. The results illustrated the beauty benefits that such a simple addition to a daily routine could make…

** 82% agreed that Efamol Evening Primrose Oil supports beautifully smooth and nourished looking skin. **

** 85% felt happier and 82% more confident with their skin after three months. **

** 87% felt their skin looked and felt less dry and 72% agreed that their skin looked firmer. **

** 85% said their skin felt softer and 84% felt their skin was smoother. **

Efamol Evening Primrose Oil: Skincare Benefits You Never Knew About

I take so many supplements that I practically rattle, but the addition of Efamol Evening Primrose Oil is definitely something I plan to keep up with.

Even better is that it’s super affordable: £9.99 for 30 capsules or £12.99 for 90 capsules.


(GET 20% OFF USING CODE ‘EFAMOL20’ WHEN PURCHASED FROM www.efamol.com)

Why not add Efamol Evening Primrose Oil into your daily routine and see what it can do for you!

Find out more about Efamol Evening Primrose Oil and the consumer research conducted HERE.

AD: sponsored feature in partnership with Efamol Evening Primrose Oil; all opinions and insights my own.

The research was conducted between 18th September and 26th November with 77 consumers (women) aged between 18 and 65. The study was conducted by Cue Consumer Research in the UK and the study group took 6x 500mg capsules a day for 12 weeks.

Food supplements must not replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Discover all my other skincare posts, tips and advice here.

Supplements I’m Taking Whilst Vegan & Pregnant.

I can’t believe I’m 29- about to be 30 weeks pregnant, can you? Where is the time going?? I blink and another week has flown right by.


Between working full time, sleeping and trying to organize life to accommodate a soon to be very real baby on the weekends, I have had little to no time at all to blog about anything I’ve really wanted to, let alone keep you updated on preggo life!


As most pregnant women do, however, I’ve been regularly taking vitamins to help support my body whilst it grows another human. I spent hours searching for vegan-friendly prenatal capsules, reading reviews and weighing the cost per capsule before I finally made my choices.

In the end I decided on an algae oil based omega 3 from the brand Testa, and a Prenatal multivitamin from Terra Nova. These seemed like the best value to me for vegan, high-quality vitamins. Some of the prices for vitamins are shocking with 30-60 caps sometimes for over £30! I get that they have everything in them and are organic etc, but seriously, if you have to take two a day that’s not a lot for your money.

The Terra Nova Prenatal Multivitamins are £20.50 for 100 capsules. Taking two capsules a day obviously lasts me 50 days, though with the odd forgotten day here and there a bottle has lasted me two months and works out at 41p per two capsules/day.


What I like about these capsules is that they contain folate instead of folic acid. Folate (Vitamin B9) is the naturally occurring form of synthetically produced Folic Acid. Converting synthetic folic acid into the active form of Vitamin B9 is a much slower and less efficient process for the body, which can lead to un-metabolized folic acid hanging around the bloodstream leading to health problems. The body can handle folate much easier than folic acid, converting it quickly into B9 in the digestive system before it enters the bloodstream.

The capsules also contain the natural, most bio-available version of B12, methylcobalamin, as opposed to commonly used cyanocobalamin, which the body has to convert to methylcobalamin and discard of the cyano-compound (cyanide molecule!) anyway before it can be used. Plus, there’s vegan vitamin D3 and iodine!

Whilst vitamins are no replacement for a healthy diet and lifestyle, I have felt better taking these daily, my energy levels have been good and I haven’t experienced any huge negatives with pregnancy other than the odd ache and pain so far. My skin has been a solid 8/10 and my nails are so strong they’re practically weapons. I also have peace of mind that I’m still getting some good nutrients into my body for the baby whilst I’m eating pizza and ice cream for the second time that week.

TWO VEGETARIAN CAPSULES TYPICALLY PROVIDE:


MAGNIFOOD COMPLEX 350mg PROVIDING:


Kale (fresh freeze dried – ORGANIC) 100mg, Blackberry Fruit (fresh freeze dried) 50mg, Bilberry Fruit (fresh freeze dried) 50mg, Pumpkin Seed 50mg, Stabilized Rice Bran 50mg, Beetroot Juice & Greens (fresh freeze dried – ORGANIC) 25mg, Spinach (fresh freeze dried – ORGANIC)

25mg Calcium (as carbonate, citrate, ascorbate) 100mg


Vitamin C (as Ca, Mg, Zn ascorbate) 60mg


Magnesium (as oxide, citrate, ascorbate) 50mg


Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl succinate – 30iu) 20mg


Citrus Bioflavonoids 20mg


DHA (docosahexaenoic acid – vegetarian) 15mg


Iron (as bisglycinate) 15mg


Niacin (as niacinamide) 15mg


Zinc (as ascorbate) 10mg


Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 5mg


Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 5mg


Choline (as bitartrate) 5mg


Inositol 5mg


Vitamin B1 (as thiamin mononitrate) 3mg


Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 3mg


Natural Beta Carotene/Mixed Carotenoids 2mg


Copper (as gluconate) 1mg


Manganese (as bisglycinate) 0.5mg


Folate (as calcium L-methylfolate) 400ug


Biotin (as prep.) 150ug


Iodine (as potassium iodide) 100ug


Selenium (as selenomethionine) 25ug


Chromium (as picolinate) 20ug


Vitamin D3 (vegan cholecalciferol [from lichen] – 400iu) 10ug


Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 5ug

Whilst taking an omega 3 supplement seems to not be a necessity for pregnancy, DHA is important for brain and vision developments, so I wanted to take this as an added extra. Especially as I don’t find myself eating a lot of chia pudding or flax seeds to get lots of omega 3!

The Testa Omega 3 capsules are £16.90 for 60 capsules, but unlike most variations, you only need 1 capsule per day, which works out at 28p per day over the two months. The downside is that the capsules are large (not massive, but pretty chunky!) so if this is an issue for you, you may need to look for other brands where you take two smaller capsules per day for the same dose.

Each capsule contains 250mg DHA and 125mg EPA for healthy heart, eye and brain development, there is no fishy taste or smell at all and I’m sure they’re contributing to my skin improvements and general wellbeing, which isn’t their purpose but an added bonus!

Ingredients:


Algae oil (Schizochytrium sp.), glycerol, modified corn starch*, high oleic sunflower oil, carrageenan, rosemary extract, anti-oxidants (tocopherols and ascorbyl palmitate) and acidity regulator (sodium carbonate). 

Testa Omega-3 uses absolutely no genetically engineered ingredients, no preservatives, and no sweeteners, flavours or colours. *’Modified’ Corn Starch only means the corn starch is ‘modified’, not to confuse with ‘Genetically Modified’. For the corn starch, it means it’s heated so it gets binding properties, which is required for the capsule shell.

For 69p a day, I’m happy with my choices and will continue to take these after pregnancy too, to support breastfeeding and passing on extra nutrients to baby – if all goes well! That’s something I’m very nervous about as I don’t like the idea of cows milk or even a vegan soya formula much. Fingers crossed everything works as it should!