Botanica Gaia Bio Borage Seed Carrier Oil | Borago officinalis | For Skincare and Haircare

Organic Borage Seed Oil | Borago officinalis | 

Botanical Name: Borago officinalis.
Family Name: Boraginaceae
Common Names: Borage, Starflowers, Bee Plant, Cool Tankard.
INCI: Borago officinalis Seed Oil.
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed.
Parts Used: Seeds.
Odor: Mild, slightly herbal or nutty.
Appearance: Yellow gold to light amber.
Country of Origin: Spain.
Texture: Light to medium, medium-fast absorption.
Comedogenic Index: 2 (low to moderate risk of clogging pores).

Borage seed oil is one of the richest plant oils in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid with powerful regenerative and soothing properties. It is especially indicated for sensitive, dry, or mature skin, and for the care of irritated scalps.

Composition Approximate Percentage:

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, C18:3 omega-6) 20–25%
Linoleic acid (C18:2 omega-6) 35–38%
Oleic acid (C18:1 omega-9) 15–20%
Stearic acid (C18:0) 2–4%
Palmitic acid (C16:0) 8–12%
Tocopherols (vitamin E) Traces
Phytosterols Traces

Cosmetic Properties:

-Highly regenerative due to its high GLA content, useful for mature, dry, sensitive, or eczema-prone skin.
-Anti-inflammatory, soothes irritation and redness.
-Restores the lipid barrier, ideal for dehydrated or damaged skin.
-Mild antioxidant, protects against environmental stress.

Uses in Skin and Body Care:

-Regenerative serums for mature skin.
-Creams for dry, sensitive, or rosacea-prone skin.
-Treatments for eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis.
-Soothing massage oils.
-Repairing balms for cracked or flaking skin.

Uses in Hair Care:

-Ideal for dry, itchy, or dandruff-prone scalps due to its soothing and anti-inflammatory action.
-Nourishes the hair follicle and helps prevent hair loss related to inflammation or hormonal imbalance.
-Improves the elasticity of brittle hair, leaving it softer and more manageable
-Used in overnight hair oils or deep conditioning masks.

Comodogenic index:

-Comedogenic level 0: it is non-comedogenic and does not cause pore clogging.
-Comedogenic level 1: there is a small (very low) possibility that the ingredient is comedogenic and may clog pores.
-Comedogenic level 2: in most cases, it will not clog pores. The possibility that it may clog pores is moderate to low.
-Comedogenic level 3: they have a medium chance of clogging pores, depending especially on the skin type.
-Comedogenic level 4: the chance of clogging pores, regardless of the skin type, is quite high.
-Comedogenic level 5: they tend, in almost all cases, to clog skin pores. In fact, very few people tolerate the oils found here.