Borage Vegetable Oil "borago officinalis"

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a herbaceous plant native to Syria, although today it is cultivated throughout the world for its medicinal and culinary properties. Borage vegetable oil is extracted from the seeds of this plant through the cold pressing method. This oil is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential fatty acid that the human body cannot produce on its own.

Borage vegetable oil has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it ideal for skin care. It is also used as a supplement to treat conditions such as dermatitis, premenstrual syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis.

The INCI of borage vegetable oil is Borago officinalis seed oil and its CAS number is 840112-16 -8. In addition to GLA, this oil contains oleic acid, palmitoleic acid and linoleic acid.

In the cosmetics industry, borage oil is used in the manufacture of moisturizing creams, body lotions and hair care products. It is also incorporated into aromatherapy products and used as an ingredient in the preparation of gourmet dishes.

In summary, borage vegetable oil is an essential oil rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that has moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used in the manufacture of cosmetic products, in aromatherapy and in gourmet cooking.