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Beauty Plus Oil

Primary + Secondary EFAs | Cold-Pressed Flaxseed, Hemp, Evening Primrose, Blackcurrant + Coconut | 500ml

$30.95

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Targets / Benefits

• Insufficient essential fatty acid conversion during stress or illness

• Dry, dull, or compromised skin from within

• Eczema, sensitivity, and inflammation

• Nutritional deficiency affecting skin condition

• Building the foundation for long-term skin health from the inside out

Why You'll Love It

Healthy skin is made from the inside out — and essential fatty acids (EFAs) are the nutritional foundation that skin cannot manufacture on its own. Bestow Beauty Plus Oil was formulated specifically for those moments when the body's EFA conversion pathway is blocked — by stress, illness, nutritional deficiency, or a digestive system that isn't processing efficiently. In normal circumstances, the body converts primary EFAs (found in the standard Bestow Beauty Oil) into secondary EFAs through a series of enzymatic steps. But when this conversion pathway is compromised, the skin is effectively starved of the secondary EFAs it needs regardless of how much oil you take. Bestow Beauty Plus Oil bypasses this entirely by supplying both primary and secondary EFAs directly — delivering the complete essential fatty acid family without requiring the body to do the conversion work. Organic cold-pressed flaxseed oil provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, Omega 3) and linoleic acid (LA, Omega 6) — the primary EFAs. Safflower oil provides additional linoleic acid richness. Hemp seed oil provides a balanced Omega 3:6 ratio with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). Evening primrose oil is one of the richest plant sources of gamma-linolenic acid — a secondary Omega 6 EFA with particular relevance for skin health, inflammation, and hormonal balance. Blackcurrant seed oil provides both GLA and stearidonic acid (SDA) — a secondary Omega 3 — making it uniquely comprehensive. Coconut oil rounds out the formula and contributes to the milder, fruitier flavour. The Beauty Plus Oil also actively clears existing conversion blockages, enabling a more efficient transition to the standard Bestow Beauty Oil afterwards. Take one tablespoon daily mixed into food — not heated. Use for one to two bottles, then transition to Bestow Beauty Oil for maintenance.

How To Use

Take one tablespoon (15ml) every day, mixed into food. Do not heat. Mix into: smoothies, muesli or porridge (once cooled), yoghurt, salad dressing, or any room-temperature food. Store in the refrigerator once opened and use within recommended period. Begin with Bestow Beauty Plus Oil for one to two bottles, then transition to Bestow Beauty Oil for ongoing maintenance.

Suggested daily rituals:

Morning smoothie: blend with banana, almond milk, and berries
Muesli or porridge drizzle once cooled
Mixed into natural yoghurt with blueberries
Bestow Lemony Vinaigrette salad dressing

Full Ingredient List

Organic cold-pressed flaxseed oil, safflower oil, hemp seed oil, coconut oil, evening primrose oil, blackcurrant seed oil.

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Skin Types

Stressed / Run-Down / Post-Illness Skin

Dry / Eczema-Prone / Inflamed Skin

New to Bestow Beauty / Starting Point

Key Ingredients

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

The richest plant source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the primary Omega 3 essential fatty acid. ALA is the starting point of the Omega 3 chain and forms the nutritional foundation of the Bestow Beauty Oil range — supporting skin barrier function, hydration, and anti-inflammatory activity.

Evening Primrose Oil

One of the richest plant sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) — a secondary Omega 6 EFA with particular significance for skin health, inflammatory conditions including eczema, and hormonal balance. Delivering GLA directly bypasses the conversion step that becomes blocked under stress or illness.

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Uniquely rich in both GLA (secondary Omega 6) and stearidonic acid or SDA (secondary Omega 3) — making it the most comprehensively beneficial oil in the formula. Also responsible for the Beauty Plus Oil's milder, fruitier flavour compared to the standard Beauty Oil.

Hemp Seed Oil

Provides a naturally balanced Omega 3:6 ratio and contributes additional GLA — complementing the evening primrose and blackcurrant seed oils in delivering the secondary EFA family that bypasses blocked conversion pathways.

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Safflower oil provides additional linoleic acid (primary Omega 6) richness for comprehensive EFA coverage; coconut oil provides medium chain triglycerides for easy digestion and contributes to the formula's milder, more palatable flavour.

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Organic Cold-Pressed Flaxseed (Linseed) Oil

Evening Primrose Oil

Blackcurrant Seed Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Safflower Oil + Coconut Oil

Your questions, answered by your NP

Beauty Plus Oil - everything you need to know before you buy.

What are primary and secondary EFAs — and what does the Plus Oil provide that the standard Beauty Oil doesn't?

The Bestow Beauty Oil FAQ explains the primary EFA concept: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, Omega 3) from flaxseed and linoleic acid (LA, Omega 6) from safflower are the essential fatty acids the body must obtain from diet because it can't manufacture them. What it doesn't explain — because it's the Beauty Plus Oil's specific territory — is what happens next. In normal metabolic conditions, the body converts these primary EFAs into secondary EFAs through a series of enzymatic steps: ALA converts into EPA and DHA (the marine Omega 3s), and LA converts into GLA (gamma-linolenic acid, secondary Omega 6) and then into DGLA and arachidonic acid. These secondary EFAs are what the skin actually uses at the cell membrane level for anti-inflammatory activity, barrier integrity, and sebum quality regulation. The conversion enzyme that drives this process — delta-6-desaturase — is frequently blocked or impaired by stress, illness, nutrient deficiency, high sugar and alcohol intake, smoking, and genetic variation in a significant proportion of the population. When this happens, someone can take the primary EFAs every day and still not see skin improvement, because the conversion step that produces the secondary EFAs the skin needs isn't happening. The Beauty Plus Oil bypasses this entirely: it provides both primary EFAs (ALA from flaxseed, LA from safflower) AND secondary EFAs (GLA from evening primrose oil, GLA from hemp seed oil, and both GLA and stearidonic acid (SDA — secondary Omega 3) from blackcurrant seed oil) — delivering the complete EFA family without requiring the blocked conversion step. Six oils: flaxseed, safflower, hemp seed, evening primrose, blackcurrant seed, and coconut. Two sizes: 125ml ($30.95) and 500ml ($89.95).

Is Beauty Plus Oil suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes — and sensitive and inflammatory skin conditions are among the strongest indications for this product specifically. The Beauty Plus Oil is a food supplement, not a topical, so there is no direct contact sensitisation risk. The six cold-pressed oils deliver their benefit at the cell membrane level from within, which is where the root cause of many sensitive skin presentations sits. EFA deficiency — and particularly a blockage in the conversion of primary EFAs to secondary EFAs — produces a skin that is structurally less able to retain moisture, regulate inflammation, and resist environmental irritants. The Beauty Plus Oil addresses this directly by delivering GLA (gamma-linolenic acid) from evening primrose oil and blackcurrant seed oil without requiring the body to produce it through the conversion pathway that is frequently impaired in sensitive and eczema-prone skin. GLA is one of the most clinically well-evidenced nutrients for skin with inflammatory sensitivity: the skin of clients with eczema consistently shows GLA deficiency relative to clear-skinned controls, and the research on GLA supplementation for eczema is among the strongest in the dietary skin health field. For sensitive skin driven by barrier compromise and chronic low-grade inflammation — which is the majority of reactive skin presentations — the Plus Oil's complete primary-plus-secondary EFA profile is the most targeted nutritional intervention available in the Bestow range. One tablespoon daily in food, not heated. Allow a minimum of four to eight weeks of consistent daily use before assessing the inflammatory response, and eight to twelve weeks for visible barrier improvement.

Who specifically needs the Plus Oil rather than the standard Beauty Oil?

The Plus Oil is the correct starting point for the following presentations, any one of which is sufficient reason to start here rather than with the Beauty Oil. Skin that has been unresponsive to topical skincare: if you've been using quality skincare for months or years without achieving the baseline skin quality you expect, an EFA conversion blockage is a likely contributor — the Plus Oil bypasses that blockage. Stress-related skin deterioration: high psychological stress is one of the most reliable blockers of delta-6-desaturase activity. Skin that deteriorates significantly during stressful periods — more breakouts, more dryness, more sensitivity — is often reflecting a stress-induced conversion blockage rather than a topical skincare failure. Post-illness skin: illness (particularly viral illness) consistently impairs EFA conversion efficiency. Skin that looks depleted, dull, and slow to respond to skincare after a period of illness needs the secondary EFAs delivered directly rather than requiring the body to produce them from primary EFAs while it's still recovering. Eczema and inflammatory skin conditions: the GLA from evening primrose and blackcurrant seed specifically is one of the most well-evidenced nutrients for eczema — the skin of eczema sufferers is consistently deficient in GLA regardless of dietary LA intake, suggesting an enzyme blockage is structurally involved in the condition. Hormonal skin: breakouts that worsen in the luteal phase or around menstruation are frequently driven by hormonal effects on sebum quality — GLA from evening primrose has documented effects on hormonal regulation of sebum and is a clinically used intervention for hormonally-driven acne. Any client new to the Bestow range and starting from scratch: beginning with the Plus Oil ensures conversion pathway activity is established before transitioning to the Beauty Oil for maintenance.

When will I see results?

How do I use it — and how does it taste compared to the standard Beauty Oil?

The same usage instructions as the Beauty Oil: one tablespoon (15ml) daily, mixed into food, not heated. The same ritual suggestions apply — morning smoothie, cooled porridge, natural yoghurt, salad dressing. The not-heated instruction is equally important here: the GLA, SDA, ALA, and LA in the formula are all polyunsaturated fatty acids that oxidise rapidly with heat. Adding to hot food before consumption is fine; cooking with it is not. The flavour difference is meaningful and worth addressing: the standard Beauty Oil is predominantly flaxseed (61%), which has a slightly earthy, nutty quality that some people find strong or grassy at tablespoon quantities. The Beauty Plus Oil's blackcurrant seed and coconut oil addition gives it a measurably milder, slightly fruity, more palatable flavour that many clients find significantly more enjoyable to take consistently. For clients who struggled with the flavour of the standard Beauty Oil, the Plus Oil's taste profile is often the reason they can maintain consistent daily intake — which matters, because the benefits are dose-dependent and require daily consistency over weeks to months. Store in the refrigerator once opened. Check the best before date and don't consume if the oil smells rancid — oxidised polyunsaturated oils have a very recognisable off-smell.

When will I see results?

Earlier than with the standard Beauty Oil for most clients — particularly those with a conversion blockage — because the secondary EFAs are delivered directly rather than requiring a conversion step first. The cell membrane incorporation and epidermis turnover timelines are the same (see the Beauty Oil FAQ) — the skin's most visible improvements take four to twelve weeks of consistent daily use. But for clients who start the Plus Oil after years of unresponsive skin, the first changes are often noticeable sooner than they would be with the Beauty Oil: reduced dryness and tightness within two to four weeks as cell membranes begin improving hydration retention; reduction in inflammatory breakouts within four to eight weeks for hormonally-driven acne; and for eczema clients, reduced flaring frequency within four to eight weeks as the GLA begins addressing the inflammatory pathway. These timelines assume daily consistent use — irregular intake produces irregular results. The practical instruction: take it every day for a minimum of one to two bottles (one to two months at 500ml) before assessing whether to transition to the standard Beauty Oil. Many clients with eczema, inflammatory acne, or persistent stress-related skin concerns choose to remain on the Plus Oil indefinitely rather than transitioning, as the directly-delivered secondary EFAs continue to address the underlying conversion blockage.

Can I take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

This question requires careful framing for the Plus Oil specifically — more so than the standard Beauty Oil — because of one ingredient: evening primrose oil. Evening primrose oil is rich in GLA and has a well-established use in naturopathic and midwifery practice. It has also been historically associated with concerns about uterine stimulation, particularly in late pregnancy — there are case reports and theoretical concerns about prostaglandin-pathway effects of GLA at supplemental doses. The evidence on this specific risk is limited and inconsistent, and the concerns are primarily about high-dose supplementation rather than tablespoon quantities in food. However, the precautionary principle during pregnancy — particularly in the first and third trimesters — means I cannot recommend the Beauty Plus Oil during pregnancy without advising you to discuss it with your obstetrician or midwife first. This is not a blanket restriction but a clinical conversation to have before starting. During the second trimester, many practitioners are comfortable with moderate dietary GLA intake from evening primrose; during the first and third, caution is more appropriate. During breastfeeding: the GLA concern specific to pregnancy (uterine stimulation) does not apply post-partum. Evening primrose oil at dietary quantities is generally considered appropriate during breastfeeding and the GLA may support milk EFA composition. As always, discuss with your midwife or GP if you have specific concerns.

How does it compare to taking an evening primrose oil capsule — can I just supplement GLA separately?

A reasonable question given evening primrose oil capsules are widely available. The Beauty Plus Oil is not simply an evening primrose oil supplement — it's a complete five-oil EFA blend that provides both primary and secondary EFAs across both the Omega 3 and Omega 6 families simultaneously. Evening primrose oil capsules provide GLA (secondary Omega 6) without the primary Omega 3 (ALA from flaxseed) or the secondary Omega 3 (SDA from blackcurrant seed) that the Beauty Plus Oil also delivers. For skin health specifically, both pathways — Omega 3 and Omega 6 — need to be supported, and the balance between them matters as much as the absolute intake of either. Taking evening primrose oil capsules in isolation while maintaining a diet high in Omega 6 from other sources (vegetable oils, processed foods) without also supplementing Omega 3 can push the Omega 3:6 ratio further out of balance rather than correcting it. The Beauty Plus Oil's calibrated six-oil blend is designed to address both pathways and the balance between them simultaneously — which is what makes it clinically different from a single-oil GLA supplement. An evening primrose capsule is not a substitute for the Beauty Plus Oil; it's a fraction of the intervention.

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