Cosmetic Benefits
- 18% GLA for Skin Restoration: Helps strengthen the skin barrier, reduce dryness, and improve elasticity.
- Calming & Soothing: Ideal for irritated, rough, or reactive skin; supports comfort and smoothness.
- Deep Moisture Support: Replenishes essential lipids and enhances hydration without heaviness.
- Gentle & Non-Irritating: Suitable for sensitive, mature, and delicate skin types.
- Nutrient-Dense: Naturally rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and phytonutrients for overall skin health.
- Versatile: Performs well in both waterless and emulsified formulations.
Formulation Notes
- Solubility: Oil-soluble
- Phase: Oil phase
- Recommended Usage Rate: 1–10%
- Processing: Add during cool-down when possible to preserve fatty acid integrity
- Oxidation Sensitivity: High—use with antioxidants (e.g., tocopherols) Can store in the refrigerator to maximize shelf life and reduce oxidation. Â
Applications
- Barrier-repair facial creams and balms
- Anti-inflammatory serums and oils
- Eczema-support and sensitive-skin formulations
- Post-procedure and recovery skincare
- Anti-aging and mature-skin products
- Body oils, body butters, and targeted treatments
Technical Profile
- Appearance: Clear to pale yellow oil
- Odor: Mild, characteristic
- Texture: Lightweight to medium
- Fatty Acid Profile:
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA): ~18%
- Linoleic Acid
- Oleic Acid
Borage Oil (18% GLA) is a high-performance botanical lipid prized for its exceptionally high concentration of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA)—an omega-6 fatty acid critical for maintaining healthy skin barrier function, elasticity, and inflammatory balance. With one of the highest naturally occurring GLA levels found in plant oils, this ingredient is particularly valued in advanced barrier-repair, sensitive-skin, and anti-inflammatory formulations.
This oil supports compromised, dry, reactive, and mature skin by reinforcing the lipid matrix, reducing transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and promoting a calmer, more resilient complexion. Its nutrient-dense profile makes it an excellent choice for both leave-on skincare and therapeutic body care formulations.
Key Benefits
- Exceptionally high GLA content (≈18%) for barrier repair
- Helps reduce inflammation, redness, and irritation
- Supports eczema-prone, rosacea-prone, and compromised skin
- Improves skin elasticity and moisture retention
- Strengthens the skin’s lipid barrier and resilience
- Ideal for mature, dry, sensitive, and post-procedure skin
Why Formulators Choose Borage Oil (18% GLA)
GLA plays a crucial role in epidermal health but is often deficient in compromised or aging skin. Borage Oil delivers GLA in its most bioavailable lipid form, making it an effective functional oil rather than a simple emollient. It integrates seamlessly into modern formulations focused on barrier science, skin recovery, and inflammation control.
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