Borago officinalis. Beautiful and healing at the same time

Its star-shaped, sky-blue flowers are an annual feature in grandmothers' gardens for their healing properties. Perhaps because of its unusual beauty, the borage would be worth cultivating even if it had no medicinal properties. However, what makes it a truly star flower are its beneficial properties, which have been used since ancient times. Even the ancient Arab physician Avicenna proclaimed that it brings joy and relief to the heart.

The oil will surprise you with its extremely beneficial effects on the skin

One reason for this is the high content of the essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is a strong anti-inflammatory. In addition, these essential lipids are needed to retain sufficient moisture in the skin – which makes the skin supple, soft and not at risk of drying and dehydration. Likewise, borage oil will also relieve all the symptoms that accompany these potential skin problems – unpleasant itching, swelling, cracking and redness. It is also suitable for the treatment of minor wounds and burns.

Among other things, the oil from this starflower is packed with a dose of vitamins and minerals, which will enhance the beneficial effects and simply help your skin get back to normal. You can use the oil in a revitalising massage or bath.

Benefits of borage oil for your skin and body

• Deeply hydrates and retains moisture in the skin. Soothes reactive, over-dried skin prone to inflammatory conditions
• Relieves itching, swelling, cracking and redness of the skin
• It also nurtures hair, starting from the hair follicles where it helps the follicles to function properly and prevents excessive hair loss
• Protects cells from oxidative stress and adds elasticity to the skin
• Great as a massage oil
• Used as a carrier oil for BEWIT essential oils – mixing extends the time of gradual absorption of the essential oil
• Combined with BEWIT essential waters provides deep hydration and balance to the skin

History

Herb suitable for the treatment of various diseases and in culinary

Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean. In traditional medicine, this superior plant has been used to treat a variety of ailments – from respiratory diseases, kidney inflammation, rheumatism to blood purification. It also has a long history in the culinary industry.

Origin: China

Borage grows to a height of up to 80 cm. It is an aesthetic medicinal herb with blue flowers. They are star-shaped and taste like cucumbers. Thanks to this shape and taste, the herb has earned many nicknames.

Ingredients

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Directions

Treat your skin, neck and whole body to luxury

Apply to clean skin, neck and body as part of your skincare routine. For complete care and restoration of the protective hydro-lipid barrier, combine with our luxurious BEWIT Essential Waters.

Borage oil is also suitable as a base oil for the preparation of cosmetic products – by combining it with BEWIT essential oil you can dilute the concentration exactly to your needs and thus prolong the absorption time of the essential oil itself. You can also add the oil to face masks and hair wraps.

Sources

[1] Kanehara, S.; Ohtani, T.; Uede, K.; Furukawa, F. Clinical effects of undershirts coated with borage oil on children with atopic dermatitis: A double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.J. Dermatol.2007,34,811–815.