Good Fragrance

Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil)

INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL

CAS Number
225234-12-8
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Rich GLA source (23-25%) with anti-inflammatory properties; PA contamination is critical concern requiring batch testing, with France enforcing strictest limit of ≤1 µg/kg.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

pa-contamination-critical france-pa-limit-1ug-kg gla-23-25-pct batch-pa-testing-required anti-inflammatory-gla no-annex-listing cosmos-eligible-organic epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil) safe in cosmetics?

Rich GLA source (23-25%) with anti-inflammatory properties; PA contamination is critical concern requiring batch testing, with France enforcing strictest limit of ≤1 µg/kg. The EU classifies Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil) allowed in the EU?

Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil) do in cosmetics?

Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil) functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a Fragrance in our database. CAS number: 225234-12-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Borage Seed Oil (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil)?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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