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
AUTHORISED USERS
Children under 6 years
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
- Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Inflammatory pain
- Eczema
- Pruritus
- Psoriasis
- Dermatosis
- Menopause
- Menstrual diseases
- Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Wrinkles, mature skin
- Dry skin, sensitive skin
- Dry hair, brittle hair, damaged hair