Borage Leaf Extract

AKA: Borago Officinalis (Borage) Leaf Extract, Starflower Extract

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Not Clean

OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the leaves of Borago officinalis, a Mediterranean plant in the Boraginaceae family. Extracted through solvent extraction or infusion of dried borage leaves to obtain the active compound concentrate.

Borage Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Plant Part

Leaf

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Sensitivity

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

EWG

—

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · CIR