French Borage Oil: its many benefits for the skin!
Clémence LE SOLLIEC
Obtained by cold pressing Borage seeds and known by the scientific name Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Borage Oil has many virtues due to its richness in omegas and vitamins.
It is mainly recommended for providing comfort and elasticity to the skin, but can also be very interesting as an anti-aging and anti-inflammatory active ingredient.
Fatty acid and unsaponifiable composition
Borage oil is composed of over 74% unsaturated fatty acids:
- Oleic Acid (Omega 9) 15-16%
- Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) 36-37%
- Gamma-linolenic Acid (Omega 6) 21-22%).
It also contains a little over 14% saturated fatty acids such as Palmitic Acid (10-11%) and Stearic Acid (4-5%).
This oil also contains unsaponifiables such as sterols (51% of its unsaponifiable content) or gamma-tocopherols (120mg/100g).
It is the oil with the highest content of gamma-linolenic fatty acid, a precious and essential fatty acid with numerous virtues.
Its high tocopherol content (including gamma-tocopherol, known to be the most antioxidant of all) makes it a stable oil with low oxidation.
Borage Oil: A nourishing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging oil
Borage Oil & Skin Aging
Due to its high content of sterols and essential fatty acids, including the famous gamma-linolenic acid, borage oil is a powerful ally in the fight against skin aging, particularly the discomfort that appears with age.
Its high Vitamin E content also helps combat the production of free radicals and cell oxidation.
Borage Oil & Eczema
Borage oil contains a significant amount of gamma-linolenic acid. This fatty acid, with its soothing and restorative properties, is recommended for combating problems of atopic dermatitis such as eczema. Consequently, Borage Oil has been used in scientific studies to prove its tolerability and effectiveness in soothing eczema.
Borage Oil & Psoriasis
Borage oil, thanks to its high gamma-linolenic acid content, will help reduce the quantity of pro-inflammatory molecules responsible for psoriatic lesions (LTB4 molecule) while increasing the tissue concentration of the PGE1 molecule, known for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Why choose French Borage oil?
Often imported from China, beware of borage oil with a translucent color. If its smell is also unpleasant, it is unfortunately oxidized, which greatly diminishes its quality and benefits.
Prefer French origin, from artisanal companies, and ensure your oil is dark yellow. This color is a guarantee of freshness and ensures a high-quality oil.
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