OPW Ingredients Borage Oil
- CAS Number
- 225234-12-8
- INCI Name
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
OPW Ingredients Borage oil contains a large amount of high-quality substances, including saponins, linoleic and oleic acid, and natural vitamin E. This quality oil is especially suitable for dry and mature skin, which makes it a popular ingredient for anti-aging product. Borage oil is also used to produce haircare products, such as shampoo and conditioner, and nail care products.
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Fixed & Carrier Oils
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Moisturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
- Anti-Aging, High Quality, Moisturizing
- Anti-Aging
- High Quality
- Moisturizing
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Cold-Pressed, Credo Clean Standard, Organic; Clean at Sephora; Cold-Pressed; Credo Clean Standard; Organic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Quality
Cold-pressed, cold-pressed Organic, refined, refined Organic
- Application
Cosmetics; High amount of linoleic and oleic acid; Perfect for dry and mature skin; Moisturizing; Pharmaceutics; Thanks to its healing effect, borage oil can be found in many ointments that treat redness, itchiness and neurodermatitis.; used to treat redness, itchiness, neurodermatitis, psoriasis and eczema; Food; Borage oil is particularly rich in gamma-linolenic acid (around 21%), an omega-6 fatty acid that is otherwise only found in evening primrose oil and hemp oil. Cold-pressed borage oil makes an excellent salad dressing.; high amount of gamma-linolenic acid; Animal feed; Thanks to its high gamma-linolenic acid content, borage oil is an optimal supplement to complete feedstuffs for dogs and cats. The oil is an important nutritional component for the immune system. It can alleviate allergies as well as fur/skin problems.; feed supplement; for fur and skin
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Particularities
The borage plant, also known as starflower, belongs to the family of Boraginaceae. It is native to theMediterranean region. Today, it is grown in North America and various European countries, including France,Spain and the Netherlands. Borage oil is extracted from the seeds of the borage plant, which can grow to aheight of approximately 70 centimeters. It is especially popular in cosmetics and naturopathy.
- Country of Origin
- Europe
- Application Format
- Rinse Off
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Moisturizing Agent
