INCI: Borago Officinalis seed Oil
CAS N°.: 225234-12-8
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Ref.: FHON20EU
Borage, also known as «starflower», is an annual herb originating in Syria, but naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region, as well as most of Europe, North Africa, and Iran. It grows to a height of 60-100 cm (2-3 feet), and is bristly or hairy all over the stems and leaves; the leaves are alternate, simple, and 5-15 cm (2-6 in) long. The flowers are small and normally blue, although they may be pink or white, with five narrow, triangular- pointed petals. Interest in borage remains high because it is the highest known plant based source of gamma-linolenic acid. Borage is also rich in oleic and palmitic acid, conferring a hypocholesterolemic effect. Technical Information  Colour |  |  Yellow |  Refractive index at 20°C |  | 1,474 – 1,479 |  Density at 20°C |  |  0.918 – 0,928 g/cc
| Â Acid value (g KOH/g)
| Â | Â 1 max | Â Peroxide value (meq/Kg)
| Â | Â 5 max | Â Iodine value (g/I2/100)
| Â | Â 130 - 150 | Â Saponification value (mg KOH/g)
| Â | Â 184 - 194 | Â Unsaponifiable fraction
| Â | Â 2 % max | Palmitic acid | Â C16 : 0 | Â 8 - 14 max
| Â Palmitoleic acid | Â C16 : 1 | Â 0,5 % max | Stearic acid
| Â C18 : 0 | 3 - 5 % | Oleic acid
| Â C18 : 1 | Â 16 - 21 % | Linoleic acid
| Â C18 : 2 | 34 - 42 % | Â Alfa Linoleic acid | C18 :3 | Â 1 % max | Gamma Linolenic acid
| Â C18 : 4 | Â 18 - 24 % | Arachidic acid
| Â C20 : 0 | Â 0,5 % max | Gadoleic acid
| Â C20 : 1 | Â 2 - 6 % max | Â Behenic acid | Â C22 : 0 | Â 0,8 % max | Â Erucic acid | C22 : 1 | Â 5 % max
| Â Nervonic acid | C24 : 1 | Â 2,5 % max
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Properties and Cosmetic Applications Effects: Calming, anti-aging, improving the resistance of the skin. Directions: Neurodermatite, eczema, facial wrinkles, sensitive skin, dry skin, stretch marks, aging of the skin (prevention). Packaging and Storage Storage : light protected and not above room temperature, in tightly sealed containers.
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