BORAGE OIL
Advanced Carrier for Skin Nourishment & Balance
About This Product
Support, restore, and nourish your skin—naturally. Cold-pressed from the seeds of Borago officinalis, Borage Oil is a premium carrier oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), known for supporting skin hydration and overall skin condition. Lightweight yet deeply conditioning, it helps maintain skin softness, elasticity, and moisture balance, making it ideal for facial care, massage, and advanced skincare formulations.
Key Benefits
• Deeply nourishing – Supports dry and delicate skin
• Balancing – Helps maintain overall skin condition
• Hydrating – Supports moisture retention in the skin
• Softening – Helps improve the feel of rough or uneven skin
• Restorative – Ideal for mature or environmentally stressed skin
• Lightweight – Absorbs easily without heaviness
• Rich source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)
• Supports skin elasticity and healthy ageing
Why You'll Love It
• A high-performance oil for advanced skincare routines
• Ideal for dry, sensitive, or mature skin types
• Works well on its own or blended with other carrier oils
• A valuable addition to facial oils and targeted formulations
• Particularly useful for maintaining skin softness and hydration
• A premium carrier oil for professional aromatherapy formulations
How to Use
• Apply directly to skin as a facial or body oil.
• Use as part of your daily skincare routine.
• Blend with essential oils to create personalised formulations.
• Suitable for use at 10–50% dilution.
• Ideal for facial oils, restorative skincare blends, and massage preparations.
Background Story
Borage is sometimes known as 'Bee Bread' because bees are especially attracted to its beautiful star-shaped blue flowers. Throughout history, Borage has been celebrated not only for its skincare properties but also for its association with courage, happiness, and emotional wellbeing.
Ancient herbalists believed Borage could lift the spirits and comfort those experiencing melancholy. The Greek physician Dioscorides recommended Borage for improving mood, while Celtic warriors traditionally drank wine infused with Borage before battle to enhance courage.
Today Borage Oil is highly regarded because it contains one of the richest natural sources of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), exceeding the levels typically found in Evening Primrose Oil. This makes it a valuable oil for supporting skin health, hydration, and elasticity.
Product Information
Botanical Name: Borago officinalis L.
Family: Boraginaceae
Origin: Middle East
Method of Extraction: Cold expression of the seeds
Colour: Yellow
Therapeutic Benefits
• Traditionally used to help maintain skin elasticity and hydration
• Beneficial for mature, sensitive, and environmentally stressed skin
• Commonly used in skincare for eczema-prone and psoriasis-prone skin
• Helps reduce moisture loss from the skin
• Supports the appearance of smoother, healthier-looking skin
• Rich source of Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA), containing approximately 16–23%
• Popular in advanced skincare and anti-ageing formulations
• Supports normal skin function and repair
Health & Safety
• For external use only.
• Store in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness.
• Suitable for use at 10–50% dilution.
• Patch test before first use if you have sensitive skin.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• No significant contraindications reported for topical use.
