
Serums are a skincare staple. A serum is an oil blend that you can use as your moisturiser, your under-eye treatment, to soothe, heal and protect your skin. I love using a serum with my mineral powder foundation: you just mix a drop of serum with the powder and it becomes the best quality tinted moisturiser!
A good serum can make a huge difference – and it can take the place of so many other products in your routine. And this season really is all about using less products!
Finding a good serum though, comes down to knowing the oils.
A new oil recently came into my radar that I want to tell you about.
I came to hear about it from my friend Wendee, who runs her family skincare line, Biconi. Biconi are known for working with incredibly innovative ingredients like noni fruit enzymes.
Recently, they added borage oil to their new Glow Facial Serum, which is getting amazing reviews!
You might have heard of Evening Primrose Oil before – it’s known for treating acne and inflammation. Borage oil works very much in the same way, except that it’s much more potent! It’s just a little less known is all…
Borage oil is great for oily and acne-prone skin, for healing inflammation from pimples, even eczema and rosacea.
I learn so much from skincare makers like Wendee – so I thought I’d share some of what I’ve learned about this oil with you. That way, when you see borage oil in a serum – you’ll know if it’s right for you! Let’s get started:
The oil comes from the borage herb – it’s a hairy plant that makes the most beautiful star-shaped blue flowers! I want to try growing it!
The entire plant has been used medicinally for different ailments – the flowers, the leaves and also the seeds, which are pressed for their oil. So, borage oil is a seed oil.
When you think of inflammation, think of borage oil. It’s a soothing and protective oil that’s going to help heal cracked dry skin, it’s going to soothe sensitive skin and even acne.
Also, take a closer look at Biconi’s Glow Facial Serum. It’s getting amazing reviews, and I’m not surprised at all!
Photo credit: Borage flower
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Wow this was really helpful! I was told to use borage seed oil but now I know why! There are so many benefits! I have acne prone skin and eczema so this oil is perfect for my skin type!