Borage Oil

A carrier oil pressed from the seeds of the borage flower. It is primarily comprised of linoleic and γ–linolenic acid.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Pale yellow liquid oil

Up to 100%

A thick, heavy oil

It smells very distinctly oily/fishy; I recommend blending it with other carrier oils and perhaps some essential oils to dilute/mask the scent.

Slow

Oil

Borage oil is recommended for acne-prone, mature, dry, and/or sensitive skin.

No, but it is useful to have one of either Evening Primrose, Black Currant Seed, or Borage oil. They all have a similar fatty acid profile so there’s no real need to have more than one of them.

I have tried the unrefined stuff and it’s fine, but if you are quite scent sensitive you might prefer to source the refined variety.

It’s amazing for battling acne and tacking problematic skin. It’s also recommended for aging skin.

It’s pretty heavy and doesn’t smell amazing.

Evening primrose and black currant seed oils have a similar fatty acid profile. They are also similarly heavy and oily-smelling.

Include it in the oil phase of your recipes; avoid extended exposure to heat where possible. I typically aim to dilute it with a lighter oil or in an emulsion.

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, borage oil should last up to two years. I recommend storing it in the fridge.

Try blending it with a faster absorbing oil, like argan or pomegranate seed, to help it sink into the skin faster.

100mL (3.3fl oz) or less

 Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.