Borage oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the blue star-shaped borage flower. It is well known as one of the richest sources of gamma-linolenic acid.

Used topically, borage oil is believed to reduce inflammation, hydrate and repair dry skin, reduce eczema, prevent hair loss, relieve joint pain, and help balance hormones.

Applicable to all skin types, it combines well with other base oils as a carrier oil for skin care products.

HARVEST
in the Spring and Summer

PART OF THE PLANT
seed

METHOD OF EXTRACTION
Cold pressing

Borage seed oil has only recently been used in skin care products, but in ancient times, borage was called bee bread because bees loved the blue, star-shaped flower. The plant was also called starflower, as a result of its blue, star-shaped appearance. Historically, borage has been used as a mood-lifting agent. The Greek physician Dioscorides claimed, “Borage can cheer the heart and lift the depressed spirit.”

The main chemical constituents of borage oil are: oleic acid, phytosterol, linolenic acid, gamma-linolenic acid and tocopherols.

Application and action

Packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, borage oil is thought to be beneficial for people with atopic dermatitis. It soothes itchy skin and reduces redness caused by atopic dermatitis. The protective properties in the oil ensure the restoration of vital skin tissues.

Used on hair, it can help restore strength, shine and luster to dry, brittle and tired hair, while promoting growth and fighting hair loss. Borage oil is believed to aid in the treatment of cardiovascular problems and works to improve joint sensitivity and relieve pain caused by stiffness.

Borage oil has a high concentration of essential fatty acids that our bodies need. Gamma-linolenic acid is a type of fatty acid that our bodies convert into prostaglandins . The oil then acts like a hormone, helping to reduce inflammation associated with skin diseases and cardiovascular problems.

It is recommended not to use the oil directly as it leaves an oily film on the skin, so it is good to dilute it with another base oil before applying.

Physical Application: Revitalizes hair roots and follicles, muscle and joint pain, balances blood pressure, atopic dermatitis

Physical action: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, revitalizing emollient, firming, antibacterial.

The uses of borage oil are numerous and range from medicinal to cosmetic. It is used in many forms, including face oils, face serums, massage oils and even body balms.