The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Borage Leaf Extract
aka borago officinalis leaf extract · starflower leaf extract
Anti-inflammatory botanical extract present in premium body oils with soothing and barrier-support positioning. Should be distinguished from borage seed oil — different active profile.
- Anti-inflammatory via rosmarinic acid and polyphenols
- Antioxidant activity
- Skin conditioning and soothing
- Mild astringent via tannin content
- Distinct from GLA-rich borage seed oil
- Calming body oils
- Sensitive-skin serums
- Multi-botanical face creams
- Anti-redness toners
- Soothing body lotions
Aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract; rosmarinic acid content varies by extraction. Tannin content may interact with metal ions — avoid iron-containing vessels.
Not to be confused with borage seed oil. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids present in whole plant — reputable suppliers minimise PA content but verification is inconsistent across supply chains.
Generally accepted. Botanical soothing narrative straightforward. PA concerns not widely communicated.
The ingredient narratives reshaping clean beauty.
Borage Leaf Extract
aka borago officinalis leaf extract · starflower leaf extract
Anti-inflammatory botanical extract present in premium body oils with soothing and barrier-support positioning. Should be distinguished from borage seed oil — different active profile.
- Anti-inflammatory via rosmarinic acid and polyphenols
- Antioxidant activity
- Skin conditioning and soothing
- Mild astringent via tannin content
- Distinct from GLA-rich borage seed oil
- Calming body oils
- Sensitive-skin serums
- Multi-botanical face creams
- Anti-redness toners
- Soothing body lotions
Aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract; rosmarinic acid content varies by extraction. Tannin content may interact with metal ions — avoid iron-containing vessels.
Not to be confused with borage seed oil. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids present in whole plant — reputable suppliers minimise PA content but verification is inconsistent across supply chains.
Generally accepted. Botanical soothing narrative straightforward. PA concerns not widely communicated.