BORAGE OIL

Borage Skin care oil/Natural Oil 

• Botanical Name : Borago officinalis L
• Common Name : Starflower Oil
• CAS # : 840112-16-8, F.E.M.A. : NA
• Plant Parts Used : Seed
• Extraction Method : Cold Pressed
• Color & Odor : Dark green clear liquid with fatty odor.

Description :
Borage Oil is derived from the seeds of the Borago Officinalis (Borage) plant, also know as a starflower. It is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean that has been naturalized in many regions.

Constituents & Specifications :
Almitoleic Acid (C16:1) : max 0.5%
Linoleic Acid (C18:2) : 34-45%
Arachic Acid (C20) : max. 1%,
Gadoleic Acid (C20:1) : 2-6%,
Behenic Acid (C22) : max. 0.5% ,
Nervonic Acid (C24:1) : max. 3%,,
Iodine Value : 130-150, 
Palmitic Acid (C16) : 9-14%,

Succinic Acid : 3-5%,
Density (25°C) : 0.918-0.928,
Oleic Acid (C18:1) : 14-20%,
Linolenic Acid (C18:3) : 18-25%,
Erucic Acid (C22:1) : max. 5%

Refractive Index (40° C ) : 1.474-1.479
Saponification Value : 184-194

Properties :
It contains high amount of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) of various seed oils. The GLA has the quality of converting into the precursors of a variety of prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

Benefits & Uses:
• It is used for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopausal symptoms.
• Known for anti-inflammatory properties
• It is also used while treating gum disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and asthma.
• It’s an effective natural anti-aging oil that repairs and hydrates your skin.
• Borage oil is used in aromatherapy. It can be inhaled or vaporized, but can also be used as carrier oil for more powerful and ultra-concentrated essential oils.
• Borage oil is the richest natural source of gamma-linoleic acid .