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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR Expert Panel concluded plant-derived fatty acid oils, including borage oil, are safe as used. Highest GLA content of any common cosmetic oil (approximately 20-24%) — approximately double that of evening primrose oil — making it the premier GLA source for atopic dermatitis and barrier-compromised formulations where delta-6-desaturase deficiency is a target. Critical formulation caution: extreme PUFA content (LA + 20-24% GLA) makes this the highest peroxidation risk tier among common cosmetic oils; requires the most aggressive antioxidant protocol (high-dose tocopherol blend, rosemary CO2 extract), nitrogen blanketing, amber or opaque packaging, cold storage, and incoming peroxide value testing on every batch. Avoid blending with other high-PUFA oils without stability modeling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borago Officinalis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
CIR Expert Panel concluded plant-derived fatty acid oils, including borage oil, are safe as used. Highest GLA content of any common cosmetic oil (approximately 20-24%) — approximately double that of evening primrose oil — making it the premier GLA source for atopic dermatitis and barrier-compromised formulations where delta-6-desaturase deficiency is a target. Critical formulation caution: extreme PUFA content (LA + 20-24% GLA) makes this the highest peroxidation risk tier among common cosmetic oils; requires the most aggressive antioxidant protocol (high-dose tocopherol blend, rosemary CO2 extract), nitrogen blanketing, amber or opaque packaging, cold storage, and incoming peroxide value testing on every batch. Avoid blending with other high-PUFA oils without stability modeling. The EU classifies Borago Officinalis Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Borago Officinalis Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil functions as: Plant-derived emollient oil with approximately 20-24% GLA content plus high linoleic acid. Addresses delta-6-desaturase metabolic deficiency in atopic dermatitis at approximately double the GLA dose of evening primrose oil. Functions as emollient and skin-conditioning agent with anti-inflammatory and barrier-repair properties via omega-6 fatty acid metabolism.. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 84012-16-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Borago Officinalis Seed Oil?
adequate 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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