murphyBorago officinalis (Borage) oil
AKA: Borage Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from seeds of Borago officinalis, a Mediterranean plant in the Boraginaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the oil.
Borago Officinalis (Borage) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84012-16-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Smooths and softens skin
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR