If you have PCOS, have you ever tried evening primrose oil? No? Then this article is for you! Read up on how to use evening primrose oil for PCOS in 5 exciting ways! 

Evening Primrose Benefits for PCOS 

What makes evening primrose oil so good for PCOS is its rich nutrient content. It contains both omega 3 fatty acids and omega 6 fatty acids. These two goodies combat inflammation in our bodies, regulate metabolism and promote supple skin and luscious hair. 

Our bodies cannot manufacture both of these nutrients on their own, which is why getting them through food sources or supplementation is a must! 

Let’s now look at 4 evening primrose oil benefits for PCOS: 

1. Regulates Hormones 

Perhaps the star benefit of evening primrose oil is its hormone balancing properties. 

Evening primrose oil is said to help balance the ratio of estrogen and progesterone in a woman’s body. 

This is good news because women with PCOS tend to have a high ratio of estrogen to progesterone in their bodies. 

What’s more is women with PCOS have elevated levels of testosterone in their blood. 

Taking evening primrose oil capsules (1000mg thrice a day) can help combat PCOS issues. 

2. Helps Reduce PCOS Acne 

PCOS acne is so freaking annoying! Another thing is that it never seems to go away! 

If you haven’t tried evening primrose oil, then you’ve got to experience its acne-busting benefits sooner or later! 

By balancing female hormones in the body, it can reduce and prevent hormonal acne, in our case PCOS acne, from ever forming in the first place! 

3. Normalizes Irregular Periods 

Again, by balancing female hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, evening primrose oil will restore your periods back to normal. 

If you have had missed periods, evening primrose oil can help regulate them. 

Balancing hormones helps promote ovulation, menstruation and even help you conceive if you are trying to get pregnant. 

4. Decreases Dark Skin Patches & Hyperpigmentation 

Dark skin patches or hyperpigmentation is one of the PCOS symptoms that can make one go crazy! 

Evening primrose oil supplementation may help you get rid of this skin condition and restore your skin to its original even skin tone. 

How to Use Evening Primrose Oil for PCOS 

1.    Internal Use 

Taking evening primrose oil internally helps with a host of PCOS problems such as irregular periods, amenorrhea or absent periods, balding and hair loss, acne and also obesity. 

What you need

• 3000mg evening primrose oil capsule a day, which is 3 capsules of 1000mg.

Directions 

1. Take one capsules of 1000 mg evening primrose oil thrice a day. 

2.    Acne Spot Treatment 

What you need

• One evening primrose oil capsule 

Directions 

1. Prick one evening primrose oil capsule. 
2. Squeeze out the oil onto a clean finger or Q-tip. 
3. Apply onto acne spots. 

3.    Pelvic Massage 

What you need

• 2 tbsp of evening primrose oil 
• 3 drops geranium essential oil
• 3 drops clary sage essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil 
• Hot water bottle or warm damp cloth

Directions 

1. In a wide bowl, place 2 tbsp of evening primrose oil.
2. Now carefully add 3 drops of each essential oil.
3. Mix gently till well combined.
4. Next, lie down on a flat surface like your bed (remember to first place an old towel over your sheets to prevent them from getting stained).
5. Apply the oil onto your pelvic area and gently massage in deep circles for about 5 minutes. 
6. Next, place a warm damp cloth or hot water bottle over the oiled area and relax for an hour. 

4.    Essential Oil + Evening Primrose Blend 

This is an ultimate evening primrose oil blend with essential oils. You can use a few drops of this blend for a pelvic massage, as a bath oil, as a facial oil, to promote hair growth and more. 

What you need

• ¼cup evening primrose oil 
• 7 drops clary sage essential oil
• 7 drops frankincense essential oil 
• 7 drops lavender essential oil 
• 7 drops ylang ylang essential oil
• 4 oz amber glass dropper bottle
• Small funnel 

Directions 

1. Place a small funnel on top of a 4 oz amber glass dropper bottle. 
2. Now gently pour in ¼ cup of evening primrose oil. 
3. Next, carefully add all the essential oils drop by drop. 
4. Close the bottle and gently move it up and down to mix up the oils without causing air bubbles. 
5. Label your bottle! You can call it Hormone Balancing Blend.
6. It’s ready for use! Store in a cool dry place.

5.    Hair Growth Mask 

What you need

• 2 tbsp of the above essential oil blend 
• A wide bowl

Directions 

1. In a wide bowl, add 2 tbsp of the above essential oil evening primrose blend. 
2. Using clean fingers, massage the blend all over your entire scalp for about 2 minutes, making sure every corner of your scalp is covered with oil. 
3. Remember to smooth a bit of the oil onto your hair length and get some on your hair ends too, as this is where the most damage occurs. 
4. Now put your hair up and cover it with a shower cap. 
5. Let the goodness sink in for an hour while you do your other activities. 
6. When the time us up, wash your hair as usual. 
7. Repeat the hair mask 1-3 a week.

Where to Get Evening Primrose Oil

Ensure to always buy 100% pure organic evening primrose oil without any additives. 

Take Care 

Always inform your doctor before taking supplements including evening primrose oil. Also consult your doctor on how much evening primrose oil you can take. 

I hope you garnered something from the above article on how to use evening primrose oil for PCOS! Please try out the above remedies and come share your thoughts! 

Also Read: 

• Evening Primrose Oil for Fertility – Benefits & Dosage
• Benefits & How to Use Evening Primrose Oil for Hormonal Balance