Starflower (Borage) Seed Oil
Starflower (Borage) Seed Oil is a nutrient-rich plant oil prized in skincare for its exceptionally high levels of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). It helps nourish, soothe and restore the skin’s natural barrier, making it a popular choice in creams, serums and facial oils for dry or sensitive complexions.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Starflower Seed Oil functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its high GLA content helps reinforce the skin’s lipid barrier, reducing moisture loss while calming visible redness and dryness. The oil absorbs well without leaving a heavy residue, leaving skin feeling soft, supple and comfortable.
Key benefits
- Deeply nourishes and moisturises dry skin
- Helps strengthen the skin’s natural barrier
- Soothes dry, tight or flaky skin
- Helps reduce the appearance of redness
- Improves skin softness and elasticity
- Suitable for use in anti-ageing formulations
Best for
dry skin, sensitive skin, mature skin, dehydrated skin
Where it comes from
Starflower Seed Oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the borage plant (Borago officinalis), a hardy herb with bright blue star-shaped flowers native to the Mediterranean and now widely cultivated across the UK and Europe.
Products with Starflower (Borage) Seed Oil
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