Borage seed oil - what does it bring to our facial oil?

When it comes to achieving healthy, radiant skin, nature has provided us with a remarkable ally; Borage (also known as Starflower). Derived from the seeds of the Borage plant, this natural ingredient holds a wealth of benefits for our skin. Let’s dive into the science behind Starflower, particularly its key component - Borage Seed oil - and how it nourishes and hydrates our skin and why we chose to use it when first formulating The Facial Oil.

Borage oil is naturally rich in Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a Vital Omega-6 fatty acid that plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy skin cell walls. Our skin cells rely on GLA to retain moisture effectively, preventing dryness and itching. However our bodies do not produce GLA naturally, making it essential to obtain it through external sources like Borage.

Penetrating the skin

One of the stand out qualities of Borage seed oil is its ability to penetrate the skin deeply. Unlike some other moisturising agents that merely sit on the skin’s surface, Borage Seed oil works its way into the skin, delivering its nourishing benefits directly to the skin cells. This deep penetration ensures that the skin receives maximium benefit of GLA enabling it to stay moisturised, supple and healthy.

Key skin benefits

Intense hydration and barrier repair: Skin barrier strengthening, prevents moisture loss, ideal for extremely dry and sensitive skins.

Anti-inflammatory and calming: Soothes redness and irritation associated with inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and rosacea.

Anti-Aging and Elasticity - Nourishes skin to improve suppleness and elasticity, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and promoting cell regeneration.

Lightweight absorption - Despite its intense moisturising properties, its fast absorbing and won’t clog pores.