Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed oil
AKA: Borage Oil
Category: Antioxidant, Emollient, Plant Extract
Known For: Hydration, Anti-aging
Also known as the “starflower”
Botanic Name: Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
High in:
Fatty acid- Gamma Linolenic
Natural Origin: : an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, although it grows in Asia, Europe and North Africa
WHY WE LOVE IT
Great for dry skin or those prone to eczema or psoriasis
Regenerative and firming properties make it popular in anti-aging and wrinkle formulas to fight dehydration and loss of skin elasticity
Highest Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) content
Great for rosacea
Enhances potential of other oils
