Sizes: 100ml, 1 Litre and 500ml
Abbey Essentials Borage OIL (Borago officinalis)
BORAGE (Borago officinalis)
Also known as Starflower
SOURCE: Europe
Borage oil is obtained from the seed by pressing and/or extracting and subsequent refining. It is grown commercially in several European Countries.
The pure oil is light yellow in colour, it's constency is typical of carrier oils and it a very slight sweet scent.
Borage oil leaves an oily feeling on the skin.
It has excellent emollient properties and conditions and soothes the skin.Borage oil is suitable for all skin types.
Borage is often added to other carrier oils for fortification
Properties:
Borage is well known as one of the richest documented sources of essential fatty acids.
It is the Richest source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) - up to 25%.
It is also a ver good source for Linolenic Acid, Vitamins, and Minerals.
In aromatherapy borage oil used as a carrier oil and , in the treatment of sun burn and other burns.
USES
Massage. Use Borage oil as a base or carrier oil. Massage into the skin for sun and wind burn. It is excellent
for dry skin.
It helps to encourage mobile joints and tissues.
CAUTION
Borage oil is perfectly safe for home use
Shelf life:
Borage oil is quick to go rancid. It's shelf life is 3 to 6 Months with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).
Refrigeration after opening is recommended..
