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Borago Officinalis Extract

Borago Officinalis Extract is an extract of the borage plant used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and soothing botanical.

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What it is

Borago Officinalis Extract is derived from borage, also called starflower, a plant best known for the gamma-linolenic acid content of its seed oil. The extract is used as a conditioning and comfort-oriented botanical in skincare. In sunscreens it generally appears as a minor supporting botanical rather than as an active ingredient.

Safety & warnings

Borage extract is generally well tolerated and is not a widely recognized fragrance allergen. It is typically used at low levels as a conditioning botanical, and sensitivity reports are uncommon.

Origin & sourcing

Natural; a plant extract obtained from Borago officinalis (borage), distinct from borage seed oil.

Questions everyone asks

Is borage extract the same as borage oil?

No. The extract is a plant extract of borage, while borage seed oil is a separate lipid ingredient known for gamma-linolenic acid.

What does borage extract do?

It serves as a conditioning and soothing botanical and is usually present at low, supporting levels in sunscreens.

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