Description
What is Borage Oil?
Borage oil is a hydrating oil that absorbs quickly. The oil is suitable for both dry and sensitive skin, as well as skin that is prone to breakouts. Mature skin also benefits from the nourishing properties of this healing oil. In short: an ideal ingredient for making a serum or other skincare product.
Borage Oil has a light yellow color and is cold-pressed from the seeds of Borago Officinalis (also called borage or cucumber herb). It naturally contains 20% gamma-linolenic acid (omega 6 fatty acid) which your skin loves.
Benefits
For red skin with breakouts
Borage oil is a rich source of the essential fatty acid omega-6, which gives the oil a deeply hydrating effect without leaving a sticky feeling on the skin. Borage Oil absorbs quickly without clogging pores, making the oil suitable for skin that is prone to breakouts.
For dry and sensitive skin
Because Borage Oil absorbs so quickly, it is also an ideal oil to nourish dry and sensitive skin. Borage has a positive influence on resistance and circulation and contains many antioxidants, which helps protect sensitive skin against harmful external influences.
For mature skin
Borage Oil is deeply hydrating and has a positive effect on cell renewal and collagen production. This makes the oil a pleasant anti-ager that is suitable for mature skin.
Uplifts & gives courage
Besides all these wonderful benefits for the skin, Borage Oil also has an uplifting and encouraging effect. The name Borage is probably derived from the Celtic word 'borrach' which means 'a courageous person'. Mix the oil with a thin oil like Jojoba Oil or Argan Oil and your favorite essential oils (check beforehand if these are suitable for your skin). Use the combination as body oil or bath oil to enjoy the encouraging energy of this oil. Or put some of the oil in a Roll-On Bottle and roll it on your wrists several times a day for an energetic pick-me-up!
How do you use it?
Use Borage Oil as an ingredient in DIY skincare products, such as a serum or scrub.
As face oil
After cleansing your skin, massage 2 drops of Borage Oil over your face. Make gentle, circular movements until the oil is completely absorbed. Because the oil doesn't leave a sticky layer, you can apply your makeup immediately afterwards.
Store Borage Oil in the refrigerator to enjoy the nourishing properties of the oil for as long as possible.
What is so special about it?
Borago Officinalis originally comes from the Mediterranean region and is beloved there by bumblebees and bees, who enjoy the summery blue flowers of the plant. The taste of the plant's leaves is reminiscent of cucumber and the plant is therefore also called cucumber herb in the Netherlands.
Cruelty free
Vegan
Free from (synthetic) fragrance
Free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, nanoparticles, SLS, triclosan, talc, silicones, aluminium, Bisphenols (BPA), PEG's, DEA, TEA, MEA
Usage
Usage instructions
For the preparation of cosmetics and care products. Use pure or add to the oil phase of your formula.
Warnings
Not intended for ingestion. Avoid eyes and other sensitive areas.
Shelf life (from production date)
21 months
Ingredients
Ingredients
Borage Oil
INCI
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Raw material
Substance
Oil
Origin
United Kingdom
Consistency
Normal oil consistency
Color
Yellow to Green
Scent
Characteristically mild scent
Soluble in
Olie|Alcohol
EWG score (Lower = better)
100% natural
Vegetarian
Vegan
Cruelty free
Food grade
Organic
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Unrefined
Fair trade
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Alcohol free
Free from (synthetic) fragrance
Free from preservatives
Free from mineral oils (petroleum derivatives)
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Free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, nanoparticles, SLS, triclosan, talc, silicones, aluminium, Bisphenols (BPA), PEG's, DEA, TEA, MEA
Shelf life (from production date)
21 maanden
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Technical
MSDS
Product safety
Manufacturer
Natural Heroes B.V., Rijnzathe 6, 3454 PV Utrecht, Nederland, support@naturalheroes.nl
FAQ
Wat is Borage Olie precies?
Borage Olie is een hydraterende olie die snel intrekt en wordt koud geperst van de zaadjes van de Borago Officinalis plant. De olie bevat van nature 20% gammalinoleenzuur, een essentieel omega 6 vetzuur.
Voor welke huidtypes is Borage Olie geschikt?
Borage Olie is geschikt voor droge en gevoelige huid, huid die snel puistjes krijgt, en rijpe huid. Dankzij de snelle absorptie verstopt het de poriën niet.
Hoe gebruik ik Borage Olie als gezichtsolie?
Masseer na het reinigen 2 druppels Borage Olie over je gezicht met zachte, ronddraaiende bewegingen tot de olie helemaal is ingetrokken. Je kunt vervolgens meteen je make up aanbrengen, omdat de olie geen plakkerig laagje achterlaat.
Kan ik Borage Olie gebruiken in DIY verzorgingsproducten?
Ja, Borage Olie is een ideaal ingrediënt voor het maken van serums, scrubs en andere huidverzorgingsproducten. Je kunt het puur gebruiken of toevoegen aan de oliefase van je formule.
Kan ik Borage Olie mengen met andere oliën en essentiële oliën?
Ja, je kunt Borage Olie mengen met dunne oliën zoals Jojoba Olie of Arganolie en je favoriete essentiële oliën. Controleer wel of de essentiële oliën geschikt zijn voor jouw huid.
Hoe bewaar ik Borage Olie het best?
Bewaar Borage Olie in de koelkast om zo lang mogelijk van de voedende eigenschappen van de olie te genieten.
Wat is het INCI gehalte van dit product?
Het INCI gehalte van Borage Olie is Borago Officinalis Seed Oil.
Kan ik Borage Olie innemen?
Nee, Borage Olie is niet bedoeld om in te nemen. Dit product is uitsluitend voor externe cosmetische en verzorgingsdoeleinden.
Waar mag ik Borage Olie niet gebruiken?
Vermijd het aanbrengen van Borage Olie in en rond je ogen en op andere gevoelige plekken.
Wat is de kleur van Borage Olie?
Borage Olie heeft een lichtgele kleur.
