Borage seed oil, certified organic
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All Carrier Oils, Certified Organic Carrier Oils
Description
Borage seed oil
Borago officinalisGLA 18%
certified organic, BioGro
cold pressed, refined
100% pure
Colour: Clear to pale yellow
Origin: Canada
Comedogenic rating: 2
Slow absorption rate
Good for combination, oil or sensitive skin
Borage seed oil is also known as starflower oil.
The bright blue, star-shaped flowers (which bloom most of the summer) make borage one of the prettiest herb plants.
The plant will grow to a height of about 50cm, and spread about 30cm. This hardy annual has a messy, straggling habit. It is a native of northern Europe, and grows well in New Zealand, where it begins flowering in early spring and may sprawl to a metre wide.
Borage oil has also been used to treat people with atopic dermatitis (eczema), skin inflammation, dryness, scaliness, and itch. It is also used for wound healing and is particularly useful for mature skin.
All our products are for external use.
Recipe
Light borage cream
Water Phase
150g water
Oil Phase
26g organic borage oil
10g emulsifier O
Last Phase
2g Geogard 221
few drops essential oil
Method
1. Heat Water Phase until 65°C.
2. Heat Oil Phase until melted, then cool to 65°C.
3. Combine the two phases and blend intermittently with a stick blender until thick.
4. Add Last Phase and blend in.
5. Spoon into pots.