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Description

Borage seed oil, NZ

INCI

Borago officinalis

Certification

Conventional

Appearance

Clear to pale yellow liquid

Plant parts used

Seeds

Extraction method

Cold pressed

Refinement

Virgin

Purity

100%

Origin

New Zealand

Usage rate

Up to 100%

Typical fatty acid profile

Linoleic: 34 - 43%
Oleic: 14 - 20%
Palmitic: 9 - 11%
Stearic: 3 - 5%

Absorption rate

Slow

Skin type recommended

Combination, oil or sensitive skin

Vegan

Yes

Palm oil

No

Animal tested

No

Borage seed oil is also known as starflower oil. The bright blue, star-shaped flowers (which bloom most of the summer) make borage one of the prettiest herb plants. The plant will grow to a height of about 50cm, and spread about 30cm. This hardy annual has a messy, straggling habit. It is a native of northern Europe, and grows well in New Zealand, where it begins flowering in early spring and may sprawl to a metre wide.

Borage oil has also been used to treat people with atopic dermatitis (eczema), skin inflammation, dryness, scaliness, and itch. It is also used for wound healing and is particularly useful for mature skin.

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