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Borage seed oil

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Borage seed oil

Topical application of 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. Because it layers easily, this oil fits smoothly into any daily skincare routine.

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Questions and answers

What does borage seed oil do for the skin?

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.

Behind this ingredient guide

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  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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