Borago officinalis seed oil

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AKA: Borage Oil, Borage Seed Oil, Starflower Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the seeds of Borago officinalis, a Mediterranean plant in the Boraginaceae family. Cold-pressed from the dried seeds to extract the oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the seeds of Borago officinalis L., Boraginaceae
Family
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
225234-12-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 577)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–1%
Rinse-off0.001–0.01%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR