natural oils · specialty oil / emollient
borage seed oil
Light, non-greasy oil with a subtle, nutty aroma, Borage Seed Oil is a specialty oil / emollient that formulators reach for in hair, nail & skin formulations. A versatile staple for the maker's cabinet.
vegansingle-ingredientpalm-freerefrigeratehexane-freecold-pressed
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borage seed oil
natural oils — specialty oil / emollient
- inci
- borago officinalis seed oil
- role
- specialty oil / emollient
- form
- liquid; golden yellow
- use level
- low — typically a small percentage of the oil phase as a nutrient booster; confirm per tds
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · chinafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a the gla standard-bearer borage is the richest common source of gamma-linolenic acid.
- b booster economics meaningful at just a few percent of the oil phase.
- c fragile among the most oxidation-prone oils; refrigerate and batch small.
- d pairs with antioxidants vitamin E alongside is near-mandatory practice.
02where formulators use it
- a targeted facial serums the strongest GLA statement per drop.
- b sensitive-skin formulations the specialty oil for reactive-skin lines.
- c barrier-support blends enriches richer bases like avocado or shea.
- d fresh, small batches short-run products with quick turnover.
- e clinical-style positioning a serious, single-purpose specialty ingredient.
03technical details
| product identity | Borage Seed Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Golden Yellow |
| odor | Subtle, nutty |
| solubility | Oil-miscible; insoluble in water |
| suggested use | Low — typically a small percentage of the oil phase as a nutrient booster; confirm per TDS |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | China |
| packaging | Bottle |
| direct-use status | External use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-EML-006-4FZ ·
KIM-EML-006-8FZ
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handle with care
refrigerateexternal use onlynot for ingestion
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complete your formula
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i use it on skin as-is?
kimiya staffIt's sold as a single-ingredient cosmetic material for external use; many makers do use it neat. Patch-test first, and keep it out of eyes.
Qhow should i store it?
kimiya staffStore cool, dark and tightly sealed; shelf life is 12 months unopened (see label for lot dates). Rich natural materials last longest kept away from heat and light.