Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

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INCI: Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

In short · TL;DR

Category

Oils & Lipids

Effect

Its high gamma-linolenic acid content softens and conditions dry skin.

Concentration

Loading-dependent (from a few percent).

Effect

Its high gamma-linolenic acid content softens and conditions dry skin.

Mechanism

It supplies the highest level of GLA among plant oils, supplementing the fatty acid balance of stratum corneum lipids and the sebum film.

Typical concentration

Loading-dependent (from a few percent).

Onset

Improved feel is immediate.

Cautions

Prone to oxidation; store cool and dark.

Evidence & references

参考文献: Phenolic Profile and Comparison of the Antioxidant, Anti-Ageing, Anti-Inflammatory, and Protective Activities of Borago officinalis Extracts on Skin Cells（PubMed PMID:36677923 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36677923/）

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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