Borage Seed Oil - Borage Oil – Cold Pressed - 100% Pure Natural Skin Body Extra Virgin Unrefined Premium Grade A 32 oz Borage is an annual that is a native of Europe but has been widely naturalized in other areas. The stem and leaves are covered with coarse, prickly hairs. The bright blue flowers are star-shaped. The fresh plant has a cucumber-like odor. Modern use of borage primarily comes from the use of the seeds to make borage seed oil, which contains a high content of the essential fatty acid known as gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). This oil has many other uses, such as: Moisturizing your skin. It's an effective natural skin rejuvenating oil that repairs and hydrates your skin. Borage oil also helps ease redness and soothes itchiness. Borage oil is widely used in aromatherapy. It blends well with other thin and easily absorbed oils like jojoba, rosehip, thistle, and sweet almond oils. Many people enjoy using unrefined borage seed oil because it feels soothing on sensitive skin. This is because of the oil's content of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), otherwise known as omega-6 fatty acid, a necessary acid that the body does not produce. Use Borage Seed Oil as a facial moisturizer if you find that your skin might be sensitive. Mix it with jojoba oil to make a moisturizing facial oil blend for your skin. The essential fatty acids in unrefined borage seed oil also helps make the oil moisturizing to use. To improve the condition of your skin and hair, try applying unrefined borage seed oil to your routine!