Borage is an annual plant of the Boraginaceae family. Native to Syria and the Mediterranean coastal regions, it is now quite common in Europe, growing on waste ground and rubble in temperate areas. It is prized for its seeds, which produce an oil particularly rich in gamma-linolenic linoleic acid.
Borago officinalis L.
Vegetable oil
United Kingdom
Code FB021
CAS TSCA 225234-12-8
CAS EINECS 84012-16-8
Borage is an annual plant of the Boraginaceae family. Native to Syria and the Mediterranean coastal regions, it is now quite common in Europe, growing on waste ground and rubble in temperate areas. It is prized for its seeds, which produce an oil particularly rich in gamma-linolenic linoleic acid.
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Seed
ORGANIC
In order to offer this product, we source our borage oil from a distributor partner.
In cosmetics, borage extracts are used in products like makeup remover lotions, creams and massage oils. They are also used in products for problem skin, very dry skin and mature skin, as well as for haircare and nail care.