Florihana, Organic Borage Oil, 50ml

Our Borage Carrier Oil or Vegetable Oil (Borago officinalis) is certified organic (Cosmos Organic), 100% natural and pure. This oil is cold-pressed from the seeds. This plant is cultivated in China.

Regenerating and revitalizing

Prized since Antiquity, with a high concentration of omega-6 and vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, the organic Borage Carrier Oil represents a true youth elixir. With considerable revitalizing and softening effects, its use is especially recommended to slow down the skin aging process and restore the skin's elasticity and tone. 

• Main properties: Regenerating, repairing, anti-oxydant, revitalizing, soothing.
• Fresh, smooth and penetrating the epidermis very easily, it is particularly suitable for mature, dry, sensitive or fragile skins and dry, dull or brittle hair.

USE
• Cosmetic care, massages.
• Ideal for mature, dry, fragile or sensitive skins.
• Ideal for dry, dull or brittle hair.

The Organic Borage Carrier Oil can be used singly and also serves as an excellent foundation for natural care treatments.

SELF-CARE IDEAS
• Anti-ageing facial care, to be applied to cleansed skin every evening.
• Revitalizing face cream, to be applied to cleansed skin daily.
• Soothing and repairing facial care, on cleansed skin.
• Anti-wrinkle serum, on cleansed skin, morning and evening on a daily basis.
• Revitalizing hair mask, to be left on from 20 minutes to several hours before washing.    
• Soothing massage.

FATTY ACID PROFILE
10% Palmitic acid - Protective function
5% Stearic acid - Close to human sebum, nourishing, firming and protecting virtues
20% Oleic acid (omega-9) - Soothing, anti-inflammatory and regenerating virtues, maintains the skin's elasticity, suppleness and moisture
35% Linoleic acid (omega-6) - Maintains the skin’s barrier function
20% Gamma-linolenic acid (omega-6) - Anti-inflammatory, soothing, healing and regenerating, maintains the skin's barrier function and moisturization

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1: What is Florihana Organic Borage Oil used for?
A: It is a 100% pure, COSMOS-certified organic carrier (vegetable) oil cold-pressed from borage (Borago officinalis) seeds. It is prized as an anti-aging facial oil to regenerate, repair and soothe mature, dry, sensitive or fragile skin, and to soften dry, brittle hair. It can also be used as a base for massage and cosmetic care.

Q2: Why is borage oil so good for the skin?
A: Borage seed oil is the richest known plant source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an omega-6 essential fatty acid, and is also rich in vitamin E. GLA helps support the skin barrier, lock in moisture, calm irritation and restore elasticity and firmness, which is why it is recommended to slow visible signs of skin aging.

Q3: Is Florihana Borage Oil really organic and pure?
A: Yes. It is certified organic (COSMOS Organic), 100% natural and pure, with no additives, and is cold-pressed to preserve its active fatty acids.

Q4: How do I use it?
A: Apply a few drops to clean skin and massage gently, on its own or blended with your favourite essential oils or other carrier oils. Ideal for mature, dry, fragile or sensitive skin. The 50ml size is perfect for trying it out or for travel.

Q5: Where is it made and is it authentic?
A: It is genuinely imported from France (France 原裝進口). We are the authorized agent of this brand for Hong Kong and Macau, so you can be assured of authentic products.

Q6: How can I buy it and what about delivery?
A: We have physical stores in Mong Kok (Hong Kong) and in Macau – you are welcome to buy in store. Free shipping in Hong Kong for orders over HK$300, and free shipping in Macau for orders over MOP$200.

About this product:
- France 原裝進口 (Imported from France)
- We have physical stores in both Mong Kok (Hong Kong) and Macau – welcome to buy in store.
- Free shipping in Hong Kong for orders over HK$300; free shipping in Macau for orders over MOP$200.
- We are the authorized agent of this brand for Hong Kong and Macau.