Echium Platagineum Oil
Echium Plantagineum Oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing plant oil rich in omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. Popular in UK skincare and haircare, it helps nourish, soothe and strengthen the skin barrier while delivering a healthy glow without greasiness.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics Echium Plantagineum Oil works as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, rapidly penetrating the upper layers of the skin to replenish lipids and reinforce the natural moisture barrier. Its high stearidonic acid content helps calm visible redness and supports a smoother, more supple complexion, making it a favourite in facial oils, moisturisers, serums and hair treatments for those seeking natural nourishment.
Key benefits
- Helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier
- Provides lightweight nourishment without heaviness
- Helps calm the appearance of redness and irritation
- Improves softness and smoothness of skin and hair
- Delivers essential fatty acids to support healthy-looking skin
- Enhances skin radiance and overall glow
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, dehydrated skin, irritated skin
Where it comes from
Echium Plantagineum Oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the Echium plantagineum flower, commonly known as Purple Viper’s Bugloss. It is a fast-growing annual plant native to the Mediterranean region and now cultivated in parts of the UK and Europe for its exceptionally high stearidonic acid content.