Borage oil

Borage oil (CAS 84012-16-8), derived from the seeds of Borago officinalis, is one of the richest plant-based sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) available for commercial supply. Borago officinalis seed oil is traded under both food-grade and cosmetic-grade specifications, making supplier selection a critical procurement decision.

Its primary commercial value lies in delivering high GLA content to finished formulations across nutrition, skincare, and pharmaceutical applications. In dietary supplements, borage oil is encapsulated as a concentrated GLA source, often positioned alongside evening primrose oil.

These softgel formats target skin and hormonal health. Cosmetic formulators incorporate it into facial serums, barrier creams, and anti-aging emulsions where GLA-rich oils are specified to support skin moisture retention. In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing, it functions as an active lipid ingredient.

Standardized GLA formulations require documented fatty acid profiles for quality assurance. Food-grade borage oil also appears in functional food products and specialty nutritional blends. Borage oil is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid, typically in bulk drums or IBCs for industrial buyers.

Standard commercial grades include cold-pressed and refined variants, with GLA content commonly specified at 20–26% of total fatty acids. Certificates of analysis confirming fatty acid profile, peroxide value, and acid value are standard documentation requirements for this product.