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Borage

Borago officinalis

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Leaves and flowers

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Anti-aging. Antioxidant. Photoprotection. Hair color protection. Moisturizing. Emollient. Soothing. Wound healing. Tonifying. Astringent. Blood flow activator.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Mediterranean area of Europe and Asia minor

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Diuretic. Demulcent. Emollient.

Curiosities

Curiosities

The wild variety has a blue flower.

Provital products

Provital products