Borage Oil "Borago Officinalis" - Vegetable Oil

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a herbaceous plant native to Syria, although it is now cultivated worldwide for its medicinal and culinary properties. Borage seed oil is extracted from the seeds of this plant using the cold pressing method. This oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that the human body cannot produce on its own. Borage seed oil has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, making it ideal for skincare. It is also used as a supplement to treat conditions such as dermatitis, premenstrual syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis. The INCI of borage seed oil is Borago officinalis seed oil, and its CAS number is 840112-16-8. In addition to GLA, this oil contains oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, and linoleic acid. In the cosmetics industry, borage oil is used in the production of moisturizers.