Borage (Borago officinalis L.)


Updated 30 January 2024

Botanical characteristics

  • Botanical family: Boraginaceae
  • Country of origin: Southern and Central Europe, China
  • Distilled portion: seeds
  • Production process: first cold pressing
  • Latin name: Borago officinalis L.

Comedogenicity index: 2 (= low comedogenic)

Properties

  • Skin Regenerator
  • Soothing, nourishing
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Regulator of the hormonal system
  • Cardiovascular protector
  • Nervous system regulator
  • Immunostimulant

Precautions

HOW TO USE

Cutaneous

Oral

AUTHORISED USERS

 Adults and adolescents

 Children under 6 years

 Pregnant and breastfeeding women

 Infants under 3 years old

STORAGE

Store preferably in a cool place, away from light and heat.

Safety precautions

This vegetable oil can be used neat on small surfaces.

For use on larger surfaces, it is best to dilute it with another vegetable oil.

By mouth, follow the recommended dosage.

This oil may be hepatotoxic in the long term due to the presence of a very low dose of pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA).

Prefer 3-week courses, 3 to 4 times a year.

Borage oil is not recommended for people suffering from hypotension, those on anticoagulant treatment or in the case of hormone-dependent pathologies.

Indications