BORAGE SEED OIL

Skin Benefits: anti-inflammatory & Soothing

WHAT IS IT?                          

Borage seed oil is derived from the seeds of the plant, Borago officinalis plant.

It contains one of the highest amounts of γ-linolenic acid  of seed oils an essential fatty acid for stimulating skin and hair growth.

INCI

Borago officinalis seed oil

COMEDOGENIC RATING : 2

This means it cleanses your pores without clogging them or causing a build-up of oil.

APPEARANCE                       

Golden yellow in colour

TEXTURE & SCENT                                 

Thick oil with a distinctive fishy odour.

ABSORBENCY                      

Slow

SOLUBILITY

Oil -Insoluable in water

BENEFITS

Borage seed oil helps to lock in skin moisture and fight skin inflammation.

DISADVANTAGES

The smell, it may be beneficial to combine it with another oil or fragrance 

ALTERNATIVES & SUBSTITUTIONS

Evening primrose oil 

BEST USED FOR

• Facial Serums

• Facial lotions

• Cleansing milk