Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Country of Origin
- Europe
- CAS No.
- 225234-12-8
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Quality
Cold-pressed, cold-pressed Organic, refined, refined Organic
- Particularities
The borage plant, also known as starflower, belongs to the family of Boraginaceae. It is native to theMediterranean region. Today, it is grown in North America and various European countries, including France,Spain and the Netherlands. Borage oil is extracted from the seeds of the borage plant, which can grow to aheight of approximately 70 centimeters. It is especially popular in cosmetics and naturopathy.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Hair Care Applications
- Application
Cosmetics
- High amount of linoleic and oleic acid
- Perfect for dry and mature skin
- Moisturizing
Pharmaceutics
Thanks to its healing effect, borage oil can be found in many ointments that treat redness, itchiness and neurodermatitis.
- used to treat redness, itchiness, neurodermatitis, psoriasis and eczema
Food
Borage oil is particularly rich in gamma-linolenic acid (around 21%), an omega-6 fatty acid that is otherwise only found in evening primrose oil and hemp oil. Cold-pressed borage oil makes an excellent salad dressing.
- high amount of gamma-linolenic acid
Animal feed
Thanks to its high gamma-linolenic acid content, borage oil is an optimal supplement to complete feedstuffs for dogs and cats. The oil is an important nutritional component for the immune system. It can alleviate allergies as well as fur/skin problems.
- feed supplement
- for fur and skin