Escentia
Escentia Borage Carrier Oil
Escentia Borage Carrier Oil
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Escentia's Borage Essential Oil, to preserve its natural benefits, is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), making it a powerful choice for moisturizing and soothing the skin. Ideal for addressing issues like eczema, inflammation, and dryness, this oil promotes healthier, more resilient skin.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- Borago officinalis
Traditional & documented uses
Traditional & documented uses
- Moisturizes and nourishes dry skin
- Reduces skin inflammation
- Supports the healing of eczema and other skin conditions
How it's used
How it's used
“Aromatic” Use:
- Diffusing in an essential oil in a diffuser or burner
- Applying a drop to your hands and inhaling directly (be aware of skin sensitivities with more potent oils)
- Wearing as a personal fragrance on a scarf or collar
- Wearing on an essential oil locket or clay necklace
- Placing 2 - 3 drops onto a pillow at night before sleeping
“Topical” Application:
- Add a few drops to lotions or moisturizers to keep your skin even smoother and fresh.
- Add a few drops of oil to a warm bath
- Make a hot or cold compress by soaking a cloth in water, adding essential oils, and then applying to the desired area
Dilute oils:
In order to minimize skin sensitivity, dilute the essential oils using a carrier oil of your choice. The suggested dilution ratio is one drop of essential oil to one milliliter of carrier oil (for example 50 drops of essential oils should be diluted into 50ml of
carrier oil)
Safety & precautions
Safety & precautions
Warnings
- May cause skin irritation if not diluted properly
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
Complementary medicine notice
This is an unregistered complementary medicine. It has not been evaluated by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) for its quality, safety or intended use.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking chronic medication, or have a medical condition, speak to a healthcare practitioner before use.
