Borage Carrier Oil (Cosmetic Grade)
Borage Carrier Oil (Cosmetic Grade)
Borage Carrier Oil is well known as one of the richest sources of essential fatty acids known to man. It is the richest source of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) - up to 25%. It is also a fantastic source for vitamins, and minerals. This oil can be used neat, though because of the price and oily residue, many will prefer to use this oil in dilution with other carrier oils.
Documents: Certificate of Analysis (COA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Specifications, Features & Benefits
Specifications, Features & Benefits
INCI: Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
CAS: 225234-12-8
Benefits:
Small amounts (10% or less) of Borage is often added to other carrier oils as an enhancing or supporting oil for skin care. It is applicable to all skin types and is commonly used in manufacturing of skin care products, and by massage therapists.
Shelf Life: 18 months
*Shelf life begins on the date of packaging and is defined as the average reasonable shelf life of an ingredient when it is stored and handled properly.
Country of Origin: China
Other Specifications:
-Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
-Processing Type: Unrefined
-Deodorized/Not Deodorized: Not Deodorized
-Plant Part: Seeds
-Color: Slightly green
-Consistency/Viscosity: Light
-Aromatic Description / Scent: Mild, Nutty and Sweet, Characteristic carrier oil
-Absorption: Slow Absorption, leaves Oily feeling on skin
-Note: Owing to the processing type being "unrefined" carrier oils can vary slightly batch wise in colour, consistency, odour, etc. Unrefined oils are minimal heat processed oils that have not been bleached or deodorized after extraction for standardization.
-Please note that the specifications and documents provided are for reference purposes only, as the products may exhibit slight variations between batches. It is advisable for the user to request updated documentation for precise specifications before placing an order. Custom tests for the supplied products are not conducted by us. Users are responsible for either conducting in-house testing or sending the products to a laboratory for analysis.
Applications, Usage & Storage
Applications, Usage & Storage
Applications:
Recommended Usage Rate: Upto 100% in cosmetic formulations
Formulation Guidelines:
Storage: Store in the same container as received. It is recommended that carrier oils be kept in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness and achieve maximum shelf life. If refrigerated, bring to room temperature before using. Can be stored in the conatiers received in.
Caution: This is a cosmetic-grade product. Not suitable for internal consumption. This product can be directly applied on skin/hair. However, batch Production Testing and Patch skin Testing of the end products are recommended for all formulations before mass production / application / usage.
Bulk Rates
Bulk Rates
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Shipping, Packaging & Dispatch Information
Shipping, Packaging & Dispatch Information
Packaging:
-30ml/100ml: Amber Glass Bottle with Stopper Plug
-250ml: Plastic Reagent Bottle
-500ml/1Litre/5Litres: Plastic Bottle
-20Litres: HDPE can
Dispatch Estimate:
-In stock: 2-4 working days
-Pre-Order: 10-12 working days
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Taxes & Other Legal Information
Taxes & Other Legal Information
This product price is inclusive of 18% GST. Input Tax Credit is available for Indian GST registred customers.
Return, Exchange & Cancellation Policy
Return, Exchange & Cancellation Policy
-Goods once shipped are not eligible for alteration, return, exchange & cancellation.
-Any product with physical defects/damage need to be notified to us before usage with an unboxing video. No replacements/refunds will be made after usage and without an unboxing video.
-In case of pre-order items the order cancellation/alteration requests cannot be processed after 24 hours of order being placed.