Is Borago Officinalis Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Emollient
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil (CAS 84012-16-8) is a cosmetic emollient functioning as Plant-derived emollient oil with approximately 20-24% GLA content plus high. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
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.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel assessed 244 plant-derived fatty acid oils as safe as used. Highest GLA content of common cosmetic oils (approximately 20-24%). Extreme PUFA content demands the most aggressive antioxidant protection protocol of all commonly used cosmetic oils.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Borago Officinalis Seed Oil.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Borago Officinalis Seed Oil.
Regulatory Flags
cir-assessed
high-pufa
extreme-peroxidation-risk
antioxidant-required
cold-storage
high-gla
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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