# Borage Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/borage The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom. Topical application of borage seedcake [extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/extract) calms skin irritation while visibly boosting hydration and strengthening the natural barrier over six weeks of use. This gentle botanical suits most skin types and is commonly available in nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum). Because the formulation layers easily, it integrates smoothly into any existing skincare routine. [Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415370/) This page shows borage products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app. ### Popular borage products - [Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/tata-harper/nourishing-oil-cleanser/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [£70.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00TGBT460?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [ma:nyo Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/ma-nyo/pure-and-deep-cleansing-foam/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [£13.35 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08GQS3P56?tag=lovi-care-web-product-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## Questions and answers ### What does borage do for the skin? Borage helps improve skin hydration and epidermal barrier function while reducing skin irritation. These benefits may be seen with topical application of emulsions containing borage [extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/extract). [Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415370/) ### How do you use borage? You can apply borage emulsions topically to help reduce skin irritation, improve skin hydration, and support your epidermal barrier. Use them daily over a period of six weeks for best results. [Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415370/) ### Should you use borage in the morning or at night? Borage may be used both morning and night as part of your skincare routine, as topical applications help improve skin hydration and barrier function. It is generally well tolerated for daily use to soothe the skin. [Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415370/) ### Can you use borage every day? Yes, you can use borage daily because topical borage helps improve skin hydration and epidermal barrier function over time. [Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415370/) ### Does borage cause purging or irritation? Borage is unlikely to cause irritation and may help reduce it. Topical use over six weeks has been shown to decrease skin irritation while improving hydration and barrier function. [Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415370/) ### Which skin types is borage best for? Borage is best for dry or irritated skin because it helps improve hydration and skin barrier function. It is found in popular products like Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser and ma:nyo Pure & Deep Cleansing Foam. [Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415370/) ## Research on borage - [In vivo and ex vivo evaluation of cosmetic properties of seedcakes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25415370/) Borage · Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2015 ## Brands with borage - Korean skincare: [ma:nyo](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/ma-nyo) - American skincare: [Tata Harper](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/tata-harper) ## 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). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/borage - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/borage (this page) - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/borage - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/borage - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/borage - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/borage - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/borage - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/borage - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/borage - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/borage - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/borage - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/borage - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/borage