Borage Leaf Extract
Borage Leaf Extract
BOR
7/10
Concern level
High concern
Botanical extract from the leaves of Borago officinalis (borage/starflower). In cosmetics it is used primarily as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is often positioned for antioxidant support. Like most plant extracts, its exact composition varies with solvent, plant part, and standardization method.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
HealingSoothing
Chemical Properties
Typical Concentration
0.10% - 5.00%CAS Number: 84012-16-8
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin6/10
sensitive skin5/10
acne prone6/10
mature skin7/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No well-established direct ingredient interactions are documented, Use caution when combining with multiple fragrance botanicals or other potential allergens in sensitive-skin formulas
Risks & Warnings
Main concerns are potential botanical allergy/sensitivity and batch-to-batch variability. Because it is a plant extract, impurities or high levels of naturally occurring bioactives can increase the chance of irritation in very reactive skin. Safety data for pregnancy-specific use are limited.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
