Ingredient
Borage Extract
INCI name: Borago Officinalis Extract
Borage Extract
What it is
An extract obtained from the borage plant (Borago officinalis), used in skincare formulations for its traditional soothing and conditioning botanical profile.
How it works
It contains polyphenols and mucilage-type compounds thought to help condition and calm skin, though its precise mechanism of action is not rigorously established.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Soothing
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.