Organic Borage Oil

Characteristics

Botanical name: Borago officinalis
Production method: Mechanical pressing (1st cold pressing) of borage seeds
Plant part used: Seeds
Botanical family: Boraginaceae
Country of origin: Europe (particularly France and Spain)

Organoleptic characteristics

• Odor: Slightly herbaceous, sweet
• Appearance: Fluid liquid
• Color: Greenish yellow to golden

Ingredients and INCI

• Ingredients: Organic Borage Oil
• INCI : Borago officinalis Seed Oil
  Ingredient from organic farming

  100% of total ingredients are from Organic Farming

  100% of total ingredients are of natural origin

Main components

• Fatty acids :

  • Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, Omega-6): 20-25% - Helps regulate skin hydration and elasticity
  • Linoleic acid (Omega-6): 40-45% - Helps repair the skin barrier and prevent dehydration
  • Oleic acid (Omega-9): 15-20% - Provides moisturizing and softening properties

• Vitamins: Vitamin E (tocopherols) - Antioxidant that protects skin cells against oxidative stress

• Phytosterols: help soothe skin irritations and reinforce the skin's barrier function

Packaging and preservation

Packaged in a brown glass bottle with cream pump.
Store away from heat (below 20°C), air and light.

Recycling and sorting instructions

1. Empty bottle completely before recycling
2. Separate cap and pipette for proper sorting
3. Rinse bottle to remove any oil residue
4. Follow your local sorting instructions, usually by placing the glass bottle in the appropriate container

Instructions for use

Use

Cosmetic use. Apply a few drops to face and body, preferably on slightly damp skin, for optimum hydration. Ideal for dry or mature skin, it helps improve skin elasticity.

Our commitments

Culture and Quality

• Cultivation: Organic
• Certification :
• Quality: Extraction by first cold pressing, preserving fatty acids and vitamins without thermal alteration
• Purity : Unrefined oil, with no chemical additives, for optimum conservation of natural properties
• Appearance and Odor: limpid, greenish-yellow to golden oil, with a sweet, herbaceous odor, testifying to its quality

Precautions for use

Allergies and Tolerance Tests

• Tolerance test: Apply a small amount to the inside of the wrist or behind the ear, then wait 24 hours to check for any reaction
• Allergies: People allergic to plants in the Boraginaceae family should consult a doctor before use

Skin use and storage

• Open wounds: Do not apply to wounds without medical advice
• Eyes and mucous membranes: Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clear water
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place; use within 6 to 12 months of opening to maintain product quality

Medical advice

Consult a health care professional before use in case of specific conditions such as eczema or other skin affections, and before use in case of medication.