{"product_id":"borage-oil","title":"Borage Oil","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage Oil is a cold pressed carrier oil extracted from the seeds of the borage plant (\u003cem\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e), 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical and Trade Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borago officinalis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borage Oil \/ Starflower Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borago Officinalis Seed Oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borage Seed Oil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold pressed from borage seeds with no heat and no chemical solvents involved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight, fast absorbing texture with a non greasy after-feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally rich in essential fatty acids, including a notably high gamma linolenic acid content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnrefined and supplied in its natural state without bleaching or deodorisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, almost neutral scent that blends easily into finished formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWell suited for dry, sensitive, and mature skin formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with other carrier oils, butters, and oil-phase ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Borage Seed Oil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage seed oil is cold-pressed from the tiny black seeds of the \u003cem\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e plant, also known as starflower — a name that comes from the distinctive star-shaped flowers the plant produces. It's native to Syria and the wider Mediterranean region, and what sets it apart from most other carrier oils is its fatty acid profile: borage seed oil holds the highest known concentration of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) of any plant oil, typically sitting between 18–25%. That single fact is what drives most of its use in cosmetic formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGLA is an omega-6 fatty acid with a well-documented role in skin barrier repair and lipid rebalancing, making borage seed oil particularly valuable for dry skin conditions where the skin's natural barrier has been compromised. Alongside its GLA content, the oil also carries high amounts of linoleic acid, and its unsaponifiable fraction includes vitamin E (mainly gamma and delta-tocopherol), squalene, and phytosterols — avenasterol, campesterol, and beta-sitosterol — which collectively bring anti-inflammatory activity. Evidence points to borage seed oil being able to calm inflamed and irritated skin, improve suppleness and elasticity, and support barrier function recovery in acne-prone and dry skin alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto; margin:24px 0; border:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-family:inherit; font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#CFE8C4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:14px; text-align:left; width:42%; font-size:17px; font-weight:700; color:#234221;\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:14px; text-align:left; font-size:17px; font-weight:700; color:#234221;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eINCI Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eBorago Officinalis Seed Oil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eSourced From\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eSyria and the Mediterranean region (Southern Europe \u0026amp; North Africa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eProcessed \u0026amp; Packed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eProcessed \u0026amp; Packed in India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eEmollient, skin conditioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eAbsorption Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eTypically slow; may vary slightly between batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eRecommended Usage Amount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eTypically up to 100%; often blended with other carrier oils to balance its slow absorption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eHeat Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eGenerally poor; must be added below 40°C — heat sensitive due to high GLA content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eTypically light yellow to greenish; colour may vary slightly between batches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eScent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eDistinctive oily smell, sometimes considered unpleasant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eOxidation Stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eGenerally very unstable; antioxidant protection and cool dark storage are essential\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eRestrictions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-right:1.5px solid #8BB084; padding:13px; font-weight:600;\"\u003eSubstitution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:13px;\"\u003eEvening primrose or blackcurrant oils (note: these contain alpha-linolenic acid and significantly less GLA than borage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWorking with Borage Seed Oil in Your Formulations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to creams and anhydrous products designed to moisturise and actively support skin barrier repair — particularly products targeting dry and sensitive skin where barrier recovery is the primary goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Formulation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorage seed oil is one of the more heat-sensitive carrier oils and needs to be handled carefully in formulation. It should only be added once your formula has cooled below 40°C — in emulsions, this means adding it during the cool-down phase rather than the main oil phase. Its oxidation stability is very low, so antioxidant protection in the formulation and cool, dark storage are both important for shelf life. Its scent can also be a factor to work around in lighter formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Care Formulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Facial oils, serums, anti-ageing creams, body lotions, balms, dry and sensitive skin formulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHair Care Formulations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hair oils, scalp serums, leave-in conditioning blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCosmetic Formulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier base for essential oil and aromatherapy blends, lotion and cream oil-phase ingredient, massage oil blends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk supply for cosmetic manufacturers, DIY skin and hair care kits, salon and spa product formulations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePacking and Storage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCaution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatch test is recommended before use on skin. In case of any allergic reaction, discontinue use and consult a dermatologist or physician.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madurasherbals","offers":[{"title":"Export Grade \/ 50mL","offer_id":41766778208314,"sku":"hll1792273807250","price":4.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Export Grade \/ 100mL","offer_id":41766778241082,"sku":"tgl1792273807251","price":6.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Export Grade \/ 250mL","offer_id":41766778273850,"sku":"fbd1792273807252","price":12.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Export Grade \/ 500mL","offer_id":41766778306618,"sku":"ajr1792273807253","price":18.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Export Grade \/ 1L","offer_id":41766778339386,"sku":"yto1792273807254","price":40.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Export Grade \/ 5L","offer_id":41766778372154,"sku":"ncp1792273807255","price":145.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/6115\/6410\/files\/borage-oil_1.png?v=1792273813","url":"https:\/\/www.fieldandlantern.shop\/products\/borage-oil","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}