Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters
INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL / HYDROGENATED BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL ESTERS (COMPOSITE NAME FOR THE ESTERIFIED BLEND)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally well-tolerated. Native borage oil is highly unsaturated and prone to oxidation; the hydrogenated/ester form mitigates rancidity. Rare contact dermatitis has been reported. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) contamination is a known concern in borage plant parts - cosmetic-grade seed oil should be PA-free or tested.. One of the richest plant sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, >18%), supporting skin barrier repair, hydration, and elasticity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters safe in cosmetics?
Generally well-tolerated. Native borage oil is highly unsaturated and prone to oxidation; the hydrogenated/ester form mitigates rancidity. Rare contact dermatitis has been reported. Pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) contamination is a known concern in borage plant parts - cosmetic-grade seed oil should be PA-free or tested.. One of the richest plant sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA, >18%), supporting skin barrier repair, hydration, and elasticity. The EU classifies Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters allowed in the EU?
Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters do in cosmetics?
Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, healing agent.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Base oil CAS: 225234-12-8 (Borago Officinalis Seed Oil); EINECS: 281-661-4. The hydrogenated ester form does not have a separate widely published CAS..
What is the Margin of Safety for Borage Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Borage Seed Oil Esters?
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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