Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil**

BOR

7/10

Concern level

High concern

A plant seed oil from borage, valued for skin conditioning and emollience. COSMILE Europe lists Borago officinalis seed oil as a skin-conditioning emollient; borage oil is notably rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/1858/borago-officinalis-seed-oil?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 20.00%

CAS Number: 84012-16-8

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin8/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin6/10

acne prone7/10

mature skin8/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: avoid combining with poorly stabilized high-oxidation formulas, use caution with very fragrance-heavy or highly sensitizing formulas

Risks & Warnings

Generally well tolerated, but plant oils can occasionally trigger sensitivity in reactive users. Main safety consideration is raw-material quality: ensure low contaminant levels and good oxidation control. Because borage-related materials have been discussed in relation to pyrrolizidine alkaloid safety, use PA-controlled cosmetic-grade oil. ([cosmileeurope.eu](https://cosmileeurope.eu/inci/detail/1858/borago-officinalis-seed-oil?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

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