Borage oil (also known as starflower oil) is a clear yellow to pale yellow and mostly odourless fixed oil.
| INCI Nomenclature | Borago officianalis (Borage) Seed Oil |
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| Uses | Borage oil is a good source of fatty acids, particularly high in gamma-linoleic acid with generous quantities of oleic and palmitic acids. Used in high end cosmetic formulations. The flower has a sweet honeyish taste and is used whole to flavour alcoholic cocktails. |
| Extraction | Mechanically extracted from the seed of the borage plant Borago officianalis. |
| Source | Borage is an annual herb native to central and eastern Europe. |
| Key Properties | High in gamma-linoleic acid. Has a relatively short shelf life (6 months). |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 16:0 Palmitic 10.9% |