Borago officinalis L. Borage Seed oil
Hi to everyone, I hope you are all well and looking forward to reading about another one of my favourite herbs and plant oils.
Today I would like to introduce you to Borage seed oil. Naturalised in most parts of Europe and grown freely in kitchen gardens, both for its uses as a medicinal herb and for the beautiful flowers, which can be eaten in salads and can yield amazing honey. Traditionally the herb has been around for a long time and according to Maud Grieve, A Modern Herbal; was used in the early part of the nineteenth century as a boiled pot-herb and the new leaves used in salads. She also states: "When steeped in water, it imparts a coolness to it and a faint cucumber flavour, and compounded with lemon and sugar in wine, and water, makes a refreshing and restorative summer drink.
Effects of Borage Seed oil and its applications:
Cell regeneration and improving the skin's barrier repair function:
Due to the high content of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) (23%), borage seed oil is very useful in skincare preparations, especially for the face but also for the rest of the body. GLA has demonstrated the speeding up of cell regeneration, therefore promoting healthy growth, improving the skin's barrier function and alleviating inflammation. Borage seed oil stimulates skin cell activity and encourages cell regeneration.
Atopic dermatitis:
Products containing Borago officinalis can be effectively used in the treatment of dermatological diseases such as atopic dermatitis. Many professional recommend the use of Borage seed oil, as it is safe and increased the regeneration of the skin in patients with atopic dermatitis due to the high content of GLA.
Inflamed, dry, damaged and sensitive skin:
People with skin problems are encouraged to use products containing borage seed oil due to content of GLA. An improvement in skin and hair conditions was observed after prolonged use of such products. It possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-abscess and black-head action, it helps to prevent acne by regulating sebum levels in our skin.
Borage seed oil is used in our formulations for balms, facial oils and facial serums. Borage seed oil is a light, dry oil and is quickly absorbed into the skin. It is also very versatile as it is suitable for all skin types including: dry, dehydrated, prematurely aging, acne prone and mature skin.
I am happy to have picked this very nourishing, regenerating oil as part of the formulation plan and I hope you will love it too.
Thank you and please share if you like.
Lisa
Naturally Foxy Skincare
References:
Asadi-Samani, M., Bahmani, M., & Rafieian-Kopaei, M. (2014). The chemical composition, botanical characteristics and biological activities of Borago officinalis: a review. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 7, S22-S28.
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Lísa, M., & Holčapek, M. (2008). Triacylglycerols profiling in plant oils important in food industry, dietetics and cosmetics using high-performance liquid chromatography – atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry. Journal of Chromatography A, 1198, 115-130.