The Basics On Borage Seed Oil
What is Borage Seed Oil?
Oil derived from the plant Borago officinalis, also known as a starflower.
What are other names for Borage Seed Oil?
BORAGE (BORAGO OFFICINALIS) SEED OIL, BORAGE SEED OIL, BORAGO OFFICINALIS (BORAGE) SEED OIL, and OIL OF BORAGE SEED
What is Borage Seed Oil used for?
Borage seed oil will treat all kinds of skin inflammation including eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea. If you’re just feeling dry, you’ll love its calming, nourishing, redness-erasing prowess. It’s also useful in helping calm acne and it’s lighter than many other oils so won’t leave your face feeling greasy.
How Borage Seed Oil is classified
Skin-Soothing, Emollients, Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Borage Seed Oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Borage Seed Oil During Pregnancy
What we know about using Borage Seed Oil while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Borage Seed Oil from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Borage Seed Oil
Naturopathica Rosehip Seed Regenerating Facial Oil (1 fl. oz.); Naturopathica Carrot Seed Soothing Facial Oil (1 fl. oz.); Christophe Robin Regenerating Plant Oil with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil (4.2 fl. oz.); First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oat & Hemp Seed Dry Oil; The Ordinary “B” Oil; amika The Kure Intense Repair Hair Mask for Damaged Hair
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
