Abbey Essentials Borage OIL (Borago officinalis)

BORAGE (Borago officinalis)

Also known as Starflower

SOURCE: Europe

Borage oil is obtained from the seed by pressing and/or extracting and subsequent refining. It is grown commercially in several European Countries.

The pure oil is light yellow in colour. Consistency is typical of carrier oils and it a very slight sweet scent.
Borage oil leaves an oily feeling on the skin.

It has excellent emollient properties and conditions and soothes the skin. Borage oil is suitable for all skin types.
Borage is often added to other carrier oils for fortification.

Properties:

Borage is well known as one of the richest documented sources of essential fatty acids.
It is the richest source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) - up to 25%.
It is also a very good source for Linolenic Acid, Vitamins, and Minerals.

In aromatherapy borage oil used as a carrier oil.

USES

Massage. Use Borage oil as a base or carrier oil. It is excellent for dry skin.

CAUTION

Borage oil is perfectly safe for home use

Shelf life: Borage oil is quick to go rancid. Its shelf life is 3 to 6 Months with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Refrigeration after opening is recommended.