Borago Officinalis Extract
Reduces Irritation
These ingredients are often used to help reduce irritation and support the skin barrier. They can be especially helpful for soothing sensitive or reactive skin, but how well they work can vary from person to person.
Explained
Borago Officinalis Extract is often synonymous with Borago Officinalis Seed Oil. It comes from the seeds of the starflower plant. This plant grows primarily in Europe.
This oil does not have a scent. It contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid. These fatty acids help keep skin hydrated.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
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What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Borago Officinalis Extract
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74512
INCI Name
BORAGO OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
EC #
 281-661-4
All Functions
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
