{"product_id":"borage-oil-borago-officinalis","title":"Borage Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorage Oil (INCI Borago Officinalis Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil and the richest commercial source of gamma-linolenic acid at 18–26%, alongside linoleic at 35–45%. GLA content is the reason to specify it over evening primrose, which carries roughly half. Oxidation-prone; requires cool storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borage Seed Oil, Starflower Oil, Borago officinalis Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant part used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eINCI name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borago Officinalis Seed Oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier oil (liquid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale yellow to golden; Mild, bland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cosmetic-grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Processed in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months · below 15 °C · tightly sealed · nitrogen flush recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinoleic acid (C18:2)\u003c\/strong\u003e (35–45%) — Skin-barrier conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGamma-linolenic acid (GLA, C18:3 ω-6)\u003c\/strong\u003e (18–26%) — Highest GLA content of common carrier oils — suited to sensitive\/dry-skin formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOleic acid (C18:1)\u003c\/strong\u003e (14–20%) — Emollient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalmitic acid (C16:0)\u003c\/strong\u003e (9–12%) — Skin conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlpha-linolenic acid (C18:3 ω-3)\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.3–0.9%) — Soothing (cosmetic-functional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2–10% in emulsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10–30% in facial oil serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon applications: sensitive-skin-positioned formulations, mature-skin-positioned products,  and premium cosmeceuticals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the primary formulation applications of Borage Oil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore more\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/products\/borage-oil-borago-officinalis\"\u003eView the full specification sheet on herbuno.com →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.com\/pages\/herbiq-pillar-1\"\u003eHerbIQ: Botanical Anatomy →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/herbuno.in\/collections\/carrier-oils\"\u003eCarrier Oils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbuno","offers":[{"title":"500 G","offer_id":47952065921078,"sku":"CO-BORAGE-500G","price":12064.5,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":47952065953846,"sku":"CO-BORAGE-1KG","price":16445.8,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":47952065986614,"sku":"CO-BORAGE-5KG","price":78232.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Kg","offer_id":47952066019382,"sku":"CO-BORAGE-25KG","price":329111.3,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Kg","offer_id":47952066052150,"sku":"CO-BORAGE-50KG","price":589526.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/0207\/4422\/files\/borage-oil-borago-officinalis-bulk-supplier-india-shop-name-2791562.png?v=1791053809","url":"https:\/\/herbuno.in\/products\/borage-oil-borago-officinalis","provider":"herbuno.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}