Borage seed oil is extracted from the seeds of the starflower Borago officinalis, a flowering plant commonly found in the Mediterranean (R). It contains high concentrations of the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (R), which plays an important role in the skin's structure and function (R).
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| Skin Hydration |
A
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| Skin Barrier Function |
E
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