# Borage seed oil

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage-seed-oil

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Topical application of [borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil relieves itching, visibly fades dark patches, and gently brightens the skin. It suits dry skin and oily skin best, and is widely available in light [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/serum). Because it layers easily, this oil fits smoothly into any daily skincare routine.

This page shows borage seed oil products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular [borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil products

- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [$75.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJZYW8P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [$6.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQX6XG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [$32.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00949CII0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit

### Other [borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil products

- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [$75.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJZYW8P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/oskia/renaissance-cleansing-gel/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [$38.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD32YL2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [$6.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQX6XG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [$32.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00949CII0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/dry-skin) — High fit

## What reviewers say about popular borage seed oil products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular [borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil product on Lovi.

- Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm Effortless makeup removal ★4.8 · 26.0k+ reviews Hydrating & softening Luxurious spa scent “melts waterproof mascara” [What people say about Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/dry-skin)
- Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil Absorbs quickly ★4.4 · 400+ reviews Long-lasting hydration Improves texture “I was extremely surprised at how easily absorbed it was despite it being an oil.” [What people say about Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/dry-skin)
- Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser Good for sensitive skin ★4.3 · 600+ reviews Affordable value Lightweight, non-greasy “no artificial perfume” [What people say about Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/dry-skin)
- Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner Deeply hydrating ★4.7 · 300+ reviews Calms redness Gentle texture “skin is so hydrated” [What people say about Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/dry-skin)
- Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask Deeply hydrates skin ★4.6 · 500+ reviews Softens skin texture Soothes sensitive skin “My skin is smooth and hydrated in the mornings.” [What people say about Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/dry-skin)
- Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream Deeply moisturizing ★4.5 · 1.8k+ reviews Relaxing [lavender](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/lavender) scent Improves skin texture “It does moisturize your skin overnight and you won't feel dry the next day.” [What people say about Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin)

### [Borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil for dry skin

- [Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [$32.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00949CII0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/dry-skin) — High fit — [$75.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJZYW8P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/dry-skin) — High fit
- [Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [$6.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQX6XG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/oskia/renaissance-cleansing-gel/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [$38.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD32YL2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil for oily skin

- [Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/oskia/renaissance-cleansing-gel/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [$38.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD32YL2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [$32.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00949CII0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [$75.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJZYW8P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [$6.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQX6XG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/oily-skin) — Caution fit

### [Borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil for combination skin

- [Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/oskia/renaissance-cleansing-gel/for/combination-skin) — High fit — [$38.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD32YL2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [$32.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00949CII0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [$75.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJZYW8P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [$6.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQX6XG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/combination-skin) — Low fit

### [Borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil for sensitive skin

- [Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [$32.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00949CII0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit
- [Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/oskia/renaissance-cleansing-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [$38.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD32YL2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [$75.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJZYW8P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [$6.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQX6XG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit

### [Borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil for acne-prone skin

- [Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/oskia/renaissance-cleansing-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [$38.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD32YL2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [$32.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00949CII0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [$75.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJZYW8P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [$6.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQX6XG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### [Borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil for mature skin

- [Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elemis/pro-collagen-cleansing-balm/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [$75.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MJZYW8P?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/skin-recovery-enriched-calming-toner/for/mature-skin) — High fit — [$32.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00949CII0?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/malin-goetz/recovery-treatment-oil/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/paula-s-choice/hydrating-treatment-mask/for/mature-skin) — High fit
- [Oskia Renaissance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/oskia/renaissance-cleansing-gel/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [$38.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GD32YL2?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Simple Hydrating Light Moisturiser](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/simple/hydrating-light-moisturiser/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [$6.24 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LQX6XG?tag=lovi-care-web-product-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Elizabeth Arden Good Night's Sleep Restoring Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/p/elizabeth-arden/good-night-s-sleep-restoring-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### What does borage seed oil do for the skin?

[Borage](https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage) seed oil helps soothe dry and itchy skin conditions, and it may help decrease melasma and increase skin brightness.

### How do you use borage seed oil?

You can use borage seed oil topically to help decrease melasma and increase skin brightness. Studies show that a cream containing borage oil may be applied over an 8-week period for these effects.

### Should you use borage seed oil in the morning or at night?

You can use borage seed oil at any time of day depending on your routine. It helps calm skin and may improve brightness with regular use.

### Can you use borage seed oil every day?

Yes, borage seed oil may be used every day as it helps reduce skin irritation and can improve skin brightness over time.

### Does borage seed oil cause purging or irritation?

Borage seed oil is unlikely to cause purging or irritation as it is generally well tolerated by the skin. It helps soothe dryness and may improve skin comfort.

### Which skin types is borage seed oil best for?

Borage seed oil is best for dry skin, where Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner earns a Superior fit. Lovi also gives High fits to Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm and Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil for dry skin, and High fits across several products for mature, sensitive, acne-prone, and dark-spot skin types.

## Brands with borage seed oil

- British skincare: [Simple](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/simple)
- British skincare: [Elemis](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/elemis)
- American skincare: [Elizabeth Arden](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/elizabeth-arden)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/paula-s-choice)
- American skincare: [Malin + Goetz](https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/malin-goetz)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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