French Borage Oil 30 ml

The French Borage Oil by ODEN is one of those plant oils where origin and quality make a real difference. The borage seeds come from Berry, France, and are cold-pressed directly on a family farm. The result is a virgin, unrefined oil with a fine texture and a characteristic green scent of freshly cut grass with a slightly mineral, iodine-like note.

Borage oil is particularly notable for its natural content of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a relatively rare omega-6 fatty acid. Together with other plant lipids, it supports the skin barrier and helps the skin retain moisture more effectively. Especially dry and mature skin benefits from improved softness, elasticity, and a pleasantly nourished feeling.

• Product type: virgin borage oil for the face and hair
• Skin type: especially suitable for dry, mature, dehydrated-looking, or dull skin
• Pro-age care: supports elasticity and firmness and reduces the appearance of visible signs of aging
• Skin barrier: supplies the skin with valuable lipids and helps reduce moisture loss
• Texture: fine and lightweight with a cared-for, silky finish
• Key component: naturally rich in gamma-linolenic acid from the omega-6 family
• Scent: natural botanical scent with notes of freshly cut grass and a slightly mineral, iodine-like nuance
• Quality: virgin oil from first cold pressing, grown, pressed, and produced in France; COSMOS Natural certified by Ecocert

The oil feels surprisingly lightweight. Two to three drops are enough for the entire face - ideal for anyone looking for concentrated lipid care without heavy, complexly formulated facial oils.

Also typical of the brand is the story behind the raw material: French borage cultivation had almost disappeared. At the family farm in Berry, work continued for decades to re-establish this crop in France. Cultivation and artisanal pressing take place close together there, and the virgin oils are produced in small batches. This combination of regional botanical knowledge, short supply chains, and careful processing makes borage oil quintessentially ODEN.

Key active ingredients

• French borage seed oil is one of the plant oils with a particularly interesting fatty acid profile for dry and mature skin. Its lipids complement the skin's natural protective film, support the barrier function, and help preserve softness and elasticity.
• Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid and characteristic of high-quality borage oil. It supports an intact lipid barrier and is especially valuable for skin that feels dry, lacks elasticity, or appears rough and tight due to a lipid deficiency.
• Natural vitamin E complements the borage oil with antioxidant protection. It helps protect the skin and plant lipids from oxidative stress and supports a soft, well-cared-for complexion.

How to use

In the morning and/or evening, apply 2–3 drops to cleansed skin, first distributing them between your palms and then gently massaging them into the face and neck.

Since a facial oil primarily provides lipids, it pairs particularly well with moisturizing skincare. For example, a hydrolat, facial mist, or hydrating serum can be applied before the oil.

For the hair, apply 3–4 drops to the lengths and ends.

Use within 6 months of opening. For external use only.

Find more suitable products in our facial oils & serums. You can also learn more about choosing and correctly using plant oils in our guide to facial oils.

Ingredients

Ingredients: French borage seed oil, vitamin E

INCI: Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Tocopherol

Extraction: virgin plant oil from first cold pressing

FAQ

What skin types is ODEN French Borage Oil suitable for?
Borage oil is particularly beneficial for dry and mature skin. It is also very suitable when the skin appears dull, dehydrated, or less elastic and needs more lipid care.

What makes borage oil special?
Borage oil has an unusually high natural content of gamma-linolenic acid. This omega-6 fatty acid makes it a valuable lipid treatment for dry and mature skin and supports softness, the skin barrier, and elasticity.

Does borage oil moisturize?
Plant oil itself supplies the skin with very little water. It primarily provides lipids and helps preserve existing moisture in the skin. For dehydrated skin, combining it with a hydrolat, hydrating serum, or cream is therefore ideal.

Is French Borage Oil heavy or greasy?
No. Despite its intensely nourishing lipids, it has a comparatively fine and lightweight texture. Two to three drops are enough for the face and neck.

What does borage oil smell like?
The unrefined oil has a green, botanical scent reminiscent of freshly cut grass, with a slightly mineral, iodine-like nuance. It contains no added fragrance.

Can the oil also be used on the hair?
Yes. Three to four drops can be sparingly worked into dry lengths and ends to give them softness.

Can French Borage Oil be used during pregnancy?
Yes, the oil can be used during pregnancy.

About ODEN

ODEN puts exceptional French plants at the heart of modern skincare. Instead of sourcing botanical raw materials from far away, the independent brand works directly with French farmers and producers and knows the origin, cultivation, and processing of many plants down to the individual farm.

This philosophy is particularly tangible in the borage oil. The plants grow on a family farm in Berry, where borage was re-established as a French crop after decades of work. The seeds are cold-pressed there using artisanal methods, and the virgin oils are produced in small batches.

The intentionally simple formulations give these high-quality raw materials the space they deserve. The result is skincare in which origin, freshness, and careful processing are not merely part of the story but determine the quality of the product.

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