Product metrics : Raw material for industry (Raw Material) : Borage Oil (Borage Oil, CP) Cold pressed oil INCL : Borago Officinalis Seed Oil CAS number 225234-12-8 EINECS number N/A Borage oil is obtained from the seeds of the plant of the same name (Borago officinalis), which grows naturally in the Mediterranean basin. Has a regenerating and REJUVENATING , smoothes WRINKLES, helps fight ACNE Action. The oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and revitalizing effects. It is recommended for very dry, damaged, mature and flaky skin. By regulating skin moisture, it has a regenerating and REJUVENATING , reduces visible WRINKLES A lack of gamma-linolenic acid in the skin causes the skin to be sagging, dry, wrinkles and discoloration appear, borage oil replenishes the deficiencies of this acid in the skin and these adverse changes. A unique property of the oil is to soothe ITCHING. The oil contains a large amount of organic acids, therefore it may slightly irritate the skin, especially very sensitive skin. Application. Recommended concentration in cosmetic formulas 5-99%. For very sensitive skin, it is necessary to dilute it in another oil (macadamia, sweet almond, jojoba). The oil can also be used to enrich ready-made creams, serums, or other formulations with anti-wrinkle and regenerating properties. Chemical composition. The oil is a valuable source of gamma-linolenic acid (it contains the highest amount of it among known oil plants). It also contains significant amounts of palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and eruenic acids. Origin. The oil was produced from raw material originating in Spain and packaged in the UK/Poland. The oil is poorly resistant to higher temperatures, so I recommend storing it in the refrigerator.