Potassium Borageate
AKA “Potassium salt of borage oil, Potassium borage oil”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Potassium borageate
AKA: Potassium salt of borage oil, Potassium borage oil
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Potassium Borageate is the potassium salt of the fatty acids derived from Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A saponified form of borage oil, derived from the borage plant traditionally used in medieval European herbalism for skin health. The potassium salt version is a modern creation for use as a natural emulsifier.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR