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.
Products with Echium Platagineum Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Echium Platagineum Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.