Borage Seed Oil can be used on dry scaly scalp and associated conditions. ii is suitable for all skin types, particularly dry, mature and scarred skin. It is also helpful for overheated and irritated skin.
Borage Seed Oil and other carrier oils containing gamma linolenic acid (GLA) are not a miracle cure but can help support the bodies own functioning to maintain itself in good health.
Origin: Oils4life Borage Seed Oil originates from the EU
Method of Extraction: Obtained from the seed of Borago officinalis by pressing and/or extracting and subsequent refining.
Specification: | |
Analytical Test | Specification Range |
Specific Gravity @ 20°C (g/ml) | 0.910 – 0.925 |
Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.460 – 1.480 |
Acid value (mgKOH/g) | ≤1.0 |
Iodine value (mg/g) | 125.0 – 160.0 |
Peroxide value (Meq/kg) | ≤10.0 (at time of production analysis) |
Fatty Acid Profile (%): | |
C16:0 Palmitic Acid | 9.0 – 13.0 |
C18:0 Stearic Acid | 2.0 – 6.0 |
C18:1 Oleic Acid | 10.0 – 22.0 |
C18:2 Linoleic Acid | 30.0 – 46.0 |
C18:3 Gamma Linolenic Acid | Min. 18.0 |
C18:3 Alpha Linolenic Acid | ≤ 0.5 |
C20:1 Eicosenoic Acid | 2.0 – 6.0 |
C22:1 Docosenoic Acid | ≤ 3.5 |
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