Borago officinalis (Borage) oil
AKA “Borage Oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Borago officinalis (Borage) oil
AKA: Borage Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient | Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Borage seed oil softens and conditions skin and hair with natural nourishment from the Mediterranean.
Family
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-16-8
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Mediterranean. Derived from seeds of Borago officinalis, a Mediterranean plant in the Boraginaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the oil.
Plant Source
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Emollient | Conditioning
Benefits
Softens & Smooths
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Smooths and softens skin
Traditional Use
Used since the Middle Ages in European herbalism for its skin-healing properties; traditionally valued for treating inflamed skin and eczema due to its high gamma-linolenic acid content.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR