Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (INCI)

INCI name: BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL

Origin

Borago officinalis seed oil is obtained from the seed of borage (Borago officinalis). It is the oil that has the highest content of gamma-linolenic acid (see vitamin F).

Effect

This valuable vegetable oil increases skin elasticity and reduces transepidermal water loss, making it excellent for high-quality skin care products.

The fatty acid composition is as follows:
Palmitic acid approx. 10 %
Stearic acid approx. 4 %
Oleic acid approx. 18 %
linoleic acid approx. 38 %
gamma-linolenic acid approx. 20 %
arachidic acid approx. 4 %

  • increases skin elasticity
  • reduces water loss from the skin

Use

In high-quality skin care products.

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