Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 225234-12-8
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Details
- Borage oil is a pale yellow to golden oil obtained from the cold pressing of the seeds of the Borago officinalis. The Borage plant is also known as Star Flower thanks to its striking blue star shaped flowers. This light but very hydrating oil is extremely high in the essential fatty acid – gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), which gives it its anti-inflammatory properties and is also excellent in skin care products for improving the skins essential protective barrier. Borage oil is an exhilarating tonic that stimulates and conditions the skin, and a valued ingredient in hair care, body care and skin care products. It is especially valued for products aimed at dry and problem skin.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Common Uses
- This hydrating oil is a valuable ingredient in the cosmetics industry. It is a valuable addition to skin care and body care products and lip balms. The high GLA content of the oil gives it its anti-inflammatory properties, making it useful in skin care products to treat problem skin such as acne, pimples and blemishes, and helping reduce reddening of very sensitive skins. Borage oil protects skin against damages caused by UV and boosts collagen production. It is also great in hair care products, and with its anti-inflammatory properties make sit useful in treating dry, itchy and sensitive scalps. Borage Oil's natural anti-inflammatory properties has been shown to treat all kinds of skin inflammation including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear light yellow golden liquid
- Odor
- Bland light
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.910 - 0945 | - | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20 ̊C) | 1.470 - 1.478 | - | - |
| Flash Point | min. 100 | °C | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product is devoid of the materials in California Safe Program Proposition 65
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Carrier and Seed oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated. Phthalates Statement: Carrier and Seed oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from phthalates unless otherwise stated.
Safety & Health
- General Safety Information
- Use caution when trying any new ingredient, including carrier oils on the skin or in the hair. Those with nut allergies should consult their medical practitioner before coming into contact with nut oils, butters or other nut products.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container.