Ropufa 25 n-6 oil

Description: Starflower Oil
Benefits: Polyunsaturated fatty acids, helps replace dietary deficient essential fatty acids . Min 23% GLA
INCI Name: Borago officinalis Oil
Manufacturer: DSM


Properties

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are just as essential as vitamins, mineral salts and proteins. They are basic substances from which not only skin lipids (ceramides) and cell membranes (phospholipids) but also hormones and autocoids (e.g.prostaglandins) are synthesized. When applied topically, unsaturated fatty acids, as contained borage oil is especially rich in gamma linolenic acid has many benefits:

  • Improved elasticity of the skin
  • Enhanced barrier function of the skin
  • Reduced transepidermal water loss
  • The skin appears younger and smoother.