Borage Oil
Borage Oil
A fine golden oil pressed from the seeds of the starflower — nature's richest source of gamma-linolenic acid, a soothing omega-6 prized for calming and replenishing stressed skin. Hover any measure to see where borage sits on the scale.
What it is
Borage oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of Borago officinalis, the blue-flowered starflower. It holds the highest natural concentration of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) of any common seed oil.
That GLA content gives it a soothing, replenishing reputation for dry, reactive or mature skin — usually layered into a blend as an active rather than used as a plain base.
Quick Facts
The Plant & The Seed
The Starflower
A bristly Mediterranean herb crowned with vivid blue, star-shaped flowers that give it its common name.
The Seeds
The small seeds are cold-pressed to yield a pale-gold oil exceptionally rich in GLA.
The Compound Profile
Borage is defined by its standout GLA fraction. The typical breakdown:
What makes borage special:
Key Benefits
Soothing GLA
Rich in gamma-linolenic acid, prized for calming dry, reactive skin.
Replenishing
Supports a comfortable, conditioned feel on stressed skin.
Targeted Active
A little added to a blend delivers a concentrated dose of omega-6.
How we use it
Borage is a targeted active — we add it where a blend wants its soothing GLA boost for dry or reactive skin.
Because it's precious and best fresh, we use it in considered amounts alongside more stable base oils.