Borage Oil

Borage OilProduct Description: Borage Oil is a cold pressed carrier oil extracted from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis), also known as starflower for its bright blue, star shaped blooms. The plant has been recognised and used for centuries across different cultures. The oil is pale yellow to golden in colour with a mild, almost neutral scent and a light, fast absorbing texture. Borage Oil is well known among formulators for its place in facial

Product Description:

Borage Oil is a cold pressed carrier oil extracted from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis), also known as starflower for its bright blue, star shaped blooms. The plant has been recognised and used for centuries across different cultures. The oil is pale yellow to golden in colour with a mild, almost neutral scent and a light, fast absorbing texture. Borage Oil is well known among formulators for its place in facial oils, serums, and creams aimed at dry or sensitive skin care. At Maduras Herbals, we supply Borage Oil as a raw material for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY formulators, hair care brands, and skin care product developers looking for a light, fast absorbing carrier oil.

Botanical and Trade Names

Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
English Name: Borage Oil / Starflower Oil
INCI Name: Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Other Common Names: Borage Seed Oil

Key Properties

• Cold pressed from borage seeds with no heat and no chemical solvents involved
• Light, fast absorbing texture with a non greasy after-feel
• Naturally rich in essential fatty acids, including a notably high gamma linolenic acid content
• Unrefined and supplied in its natural state without bleaching or deodorisation
• Mild, almost neutral scent that blends easily into finished formulations
• Well suited for dry, sensitive, and mature skin formulations
• Compatible with other carrier oils, butters, and oil-phase ingredients

Applications

Skin Care Formulations: Facial oils, serums, anti-ageing creams, body lotions, balms, dry and sensitive skin formulations

Hair Care Formulations: Hair oils, scalp serums, leave-in conditioning blends

Cosmetic Formulation: Carrier base for essential oil and aromatherapy blends, lotion and cream oil-phase ingredient, massage oil blends

General Use: Bulk supply for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY skin and hair care kits, salon and spa product formulations

Packing and Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in active use. Recommended storage temperature below 25°C. Refrigeration is acceptable for extended shelf life. Best before 12 months from packaging date. Natural variation in colour and scent between batches is characteristic of a cold pressed, unrefined oil.

Caution

Patch test is recommended before use on skin. In case of any allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist or physician.