Skin Problems, Eczema, Specials/borage-oil-singapore.htm

Country of Origin : England
Borage Oil

Borage has a cooling, saline, diuretic effect on the skin, which is very welcome, as it soothes damaged and irritated tissues and skin, such as in the case of problem or acne skin. It furthermore helps to soothe the skin while having an anti-inflammatory action.

Introduction	Borage is a wild-growing, hardy native of the Mediterranean region, cultivated and naturalized throughout Great Britain and North America. Traditionally associated with courage, borage was used to flavor the wine for soldiers preparing for battle.
General Uses	In contrast to borage's centuries of use as a herb, borage seed oil has been used only for the last 10 years. Borage oil, extracted from the seeds by cold pressing, contains omega-6 essential fatty acids , with as much as a 25–30% concentration of gamma linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is a derivative of the omega-6 fatty acids . It is an essential fatty acid used by the body to produce prostaglandins, the hormone-like substances in the body that may be out of balance in premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or during menopause . GLA also appears to reduce the adherence of plaque (abnormal patches of hardened deposits) to artery walls, thus lowering the risk of coronary heart disease . GLA helps to relieve PMS, regulate the menstrual cycle, and ease the hot flashes and mood swings of menopause.
Useful for	Clinical studies have verified that borage oil may find its greatest value in its anti-inflammatory properties. Research with human subjects has shown borage oil to be useful in helping: Rheumatoid arthritis Atopic eczema Raynaud’s syndrome Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Borage Oil is most useful for dry, mature and aging skin, and is beneficial even when used in very small applications. *Please check with your Aromatherapist for best consultation.
Store below 30 degress Celsius (86 degress Fahrenheit) away from direct sunlight. For maximum shelf life, we recommend that carrier oils be stored in a cool, dark place, in tightly closed containers.