There are many benefits to borage oil including its ability to lower inflammation, soothe pain, lower stress levels, reduce blood sugar, protect heart health, improve female health, decrease skin disorders, aid in weight loss, prevent chronic disease, calm hyperactivity, and lower respiratory distress. I just published a lotion recipe that contains lanolin and glycerin, with instructions on how to include a hydrosol (like rose) if you desire. It's an annual plant with coarse, hairy leaves. Borage oil, or borage seed oil, is a rich source of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) that is obtained from the seeds of the Borago officinalis (borage). by Marie | Jun 23, 2013 | Articles, Essential Reading, Featured Posts, Quick Guides | 326 comments. You can definitely use slower to absorb, thicker oils and butters (avocado, shea), but I would also recommend toying with your beeswax percentage . Check out my different wax quick guides to learn how different waxes perform in comparison to beeswax . I would like your input on the carrier oils you think would make a great moisturizing lip balm. Promises of miracles can generally be disregarded, but some oils are genuinely better for skin that is mature, acne-prone, oily, dry, or sensitive. has anti-inflammatory properties. If you have any other post requests, feel free to share themId be happy to add them to the list . Any suggestions for a substitute for beeswax in lipbalm? thanks marie. Thanks! Overall, once again thank you for your very informative website! Thanks for all this great information! It is VERY useful!! 1. Making a Braiding gel for cornrows but it keeps coming out to viscose and suggestions? If you want to use water solubility is a considerationcheck out this recipe for an idea of how to get the essential oils to emulsify with the water so theyll actually disperse. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil. It can make an effective substitution for cocoa butter, as they both have a somewhat brittle texture. However, my cousin is allergic to shea butter. In some cases, yesI wouldnt use water in recipes with high essential oil concentrations, especially if those EOs are irritating (something like tiger balm would be an example of that). ill probably get some mango butter eventually for making fragrance-free products for pregnant/nursing friends or their kids. This oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fats, which are healthy and necessary for the body. Has your friend confirmed with her doctor that it is unsafe for diluted topical use? First, let me say congrats on your Blog engine updates. . You can use virgin cooking oil, but Id probably look for something cheaperno need for the lovely stuff that tastes great if youre putting it on your skin. Up to 100%. I am curious, do you have any experience with Shea Nut Oil & how it can be used to reduce the bumpy feeling from shea butter? thank you , Olive oil would be the better alternative as it is liquid and has a similar consistency to jojoba . Or you could even use 3.5% avocado and 3.5% apricot kernel) Mod 2: You don't have shea butter but you do have cocoa butter. Angelique. Borage has a beneficial effect on the heart, adrenal glands, kidneys and the entire digestive system. Skin problems known to benefit from topical borage oil application include: I add to this list dry and sensitive skin, including photodamaged and aging skin! You would think with everything else needing allergy labeling this information would be included with the carrier oils, but it isnt. Hey Cindy! From what I can see, Olus Oil isnt really an oil like the oils in this post, its a manufactured/blended product. I am highly allergic to tree nuts and have been asking about substituting coconut oil and not a one person gave me a good answer.your break down of liquid, soft, and brittle oils was PERFECT! New Directions sells a new tumeric butter. Thank you. It also helps create amazing lather when paired with coconut oil. Hi I love this post & your descriptions of varying consistencies, melting points, etc have proved helpful as I modify basic recipes to accommodate pregnancy, excema & even my coconut allergy. Hello! 12, 13 GLA is an important polyunsaturated omega-3 fat that helps keep your skin and joints healthy. I even just pulled my bottle of NDA macadamia nut oil out of the fridge to double check and it sinks into the skin so quickly I could barely spread it over my entire forearm. How about mango butter? Coconut oil is soft at room temperature, absorbs on the quicker side of average, and melts at 24 (which is pretty low for oils that are solid at room temperature as it means its only barely solid at 21). So, when making substitutions in a formula where the melting point and texture are important, be sure to pay attention to the melting points and textures of your ingredients. Should I be using sodium lactate or something? Thanks, Divya! Hello from frigid Hamilton. Hello Marie! I thought the idea behind diy products was to get away from harsh chemicals used by manufacturers. Thanks so much for reading & DIYing with me , Recipe requests are welcomed suggestions and inspiration, but thats it. Since youve described it as tacky you would probably want to look at a fast-absorbing oil like grapeseed, but thats just a guess. Awesome, Im so glad I was able to help See you around soon! Well, given this is a guide to carrier oils and rosewater and glycerin arent carrier oils, its not really surprising they arent mentioned here They are mentioned many times throughout the website, though! I am making a paste for acne-prone oily skin. Some oils, like coconut, have a reputation for clogging pores, so if somebodys skin clogs easily I would probably avoid it, but loads of people love coconut oil on their skin and have no issues with it, so it really just comes down to what YOU like, and what your skin does well with . Do you have some sort of guideline for ratio polawax to different oils? Additionally, I was wondering what your opinion is on soybean and safflower oil. . I have very dry skin and I thought oils could help, but the ones I have tried dry my skin, such as olive oil, coconut oil, apricot oil. These patties sit on top of the bee frames and if it gets sunny with a warm spell it can get pretty warm in the hives. It also protects against flare ups of eczema. It has a similar texture and melting point, though its not so similar in the price department, unfortunately. Coconut oil is, but from what I can tell coconut butter contains coconut solids though it doesnt really seem to be a product with a hard definition. Im only a teen, by the way! They are very different in there room temperature form, but their melting points are similar, and both are smooth? PAs can damage the liver or cause cancer, especially when used in high doses or for a long time. Heres a quick chart (it is not comprehensive by any means!) Hope that helps! Borage oil capsule is rich in GLA (around 20% -25%), which falls under the category of omega-6 fatty acids. Aromatherapy Blend with Borage Oil for Eczema in Children. I want to make an under eye cream using carrot seed oil, green tea extract and as much of good ingredients ive learned from your recipe as possible (allantoin,hydrolyzed silk,Panthenol, Vit E oil, evening primrose oil and even maybe sodium lactate! Yes, doooooo it! i have recently given up mass produced lotions and creams and now make my own body butter. ), and then getting thrown away down the drain. Thank you so much for this wonderful blog & explanation of the differences between the carrier oils. For other things, use the search bar, or the menu at the top, or the list of all my categories on the right side of the page under my Instagram photos. 5. It is an herbaceous annual plant growing to 2 feet high, with hairy stems and leaves. One substitution I am asked about a lot is swapping coconut oil for shea butter, and vice versa. Any recommendations for the almond oil substitute would be appreciated! But still wondering what oil is best to use to thin the tacky RSO out but also have the best absortion rate. Perhaps you could make something simple, like a lip balm, using different plant based-waxes waxes to see how they compare to beeswax. Carrier oils are loaded with great fats that make your skin happy. From my quick googling it sounds like colza oil is more or less canola oil I have used canola oil in soap with good results, but I know some people have reported quick DOS-ing with it. I am not confident Ive ever found a completely coconut and sulphate free surfactant, especially if the derivatives of coconut oil (lauric acid, etc.) I couldnt find Carrot seed oil in your list,Where does it sit when it comes to absorption? It definitely helped me understand my oils and butters better. And here I am, bumped to your article. Currently Im just using coconut oil with some essential oils(tea tree, lavender) and it helps a little but its also super greasy feeling. However, after thats been said, I realized that the salve takes an incredibly long time to absorb. this is so helpful for me. can replace one another without any problems. How do I know how much wax should I add? Hahaha :D! you made clear almost everything! Also you didnt mention about mineral oil, I love your post, thank you very much. If so, Id stick with what the formula calls for, especially if that carrier oil makes up 50%+ of the formula. Could you tell me what it is & what it does? Since Shea Butter is a nut, can you please let me know if mango butter may be a good alternative? I plan to use 80% vodka for a preservative. Your website is a great source for information, thank you! Should I use a different oil? Hello, I love your blog, Im from Mexico. Borage oil is made from a wildflower of the same name, also known as the "starflower." Overall, borage use in the kitchen has declined while the use of oil made from its seeds is on the rise. It has been a busy winter without much DIYn due to other commitments. Or do you have any suggestions? 1 Tablespoon Aloe vera Gel Ive found theres not a ton of benefit to using just a tiny bit of a dozen different oils for my skin (all it seems to do is make for more complicated and expensive recipes). Content on this site is for reference purposes and is not intended to substitute for advice given by a physician, pharmacist, or other licensed health-care professional. Is there something else that can be substituted for this?? Hi there! Borage oil fed to rats reduced liver injuries induced by gamma-irradiation. Read this on shelf life/spoilage for oils. So my first ever blog comment is (lol). Kokum butter is more than 50% stearic acid, which is very hard/solid. I am currently working on a list of beginner type lessonsif you have any ideas, feel free to pass them on . You might be the first person who has said Ive saved their life and actually meant it Im so glad to be of helpthanks for reading! Ive been working on the Humblebee & Me Encyclopedia; check there to see if the thing youre curious about is listed , Also, Id recommend giving this, this, and this a read , Hi Marie, Ive recently started making soap and selling it on Etsy, which is really fun. Argan is wonderful, as is evening primrose oil and borage oil . Hi! Anywho my question is. Hey! You can also try thickening up your lotions by using a smidgen more emulsifying wax (7% instead of 5% makes a surprisingly large difference), or adding a gram or two of beeswax, which is a very powerful thickener . I continued adding arrowroot but that ended up making it feel flour-y plus still greasy. You cannot incorporate honey as it is water soluble; youll have great difficulty as itll refuse to blend in. I found this article because I am looking for an alternative to argan oil. It was explained so clearly. Somewhere in the middle? I must say you have an amazing site! Its also a very thin oil that absorbs quite quickly, so I think sweet almond or jojoba would be the best alternatives from what youve listed, but still not that great. I have a recipe for face cream, which calls for almond oil. 48, 49. Babassu! I love it but it is being overharvested and even thought they are trying to do everything ethically in Moracco and Ecuador, the tree is still endangered. 1. Fantastic, thanks Jane! Honestly, that swap should not have caused a massive consistency changeit is much more likely to be something else. Borage is a hardy annual edible that is known for its beauty. To busy to poke around your site today but youre bookmarked and Ill definitely be back. Other oils: hazelnut, sweet almond, apricot kernel, grapeseed, hemp, etc. You can eat the leaves, raw or cooked, and the flowers, raw, as a garnish or in drinks. are also problematic for you. I was wondering though can I make a moisturizer by mixing aloe vera gel + lavender oil +tea tree oil only without adding any carrier oil?? Bad news is that I could not find a store that would sell me a small enough amount of candelilla to experiment with. I am trying to look for a substitute oil to replace it specially for the cleanser and hair properties- As other oils I was planning to use grape seed, jojoba and sweet almond. Hi Marie, Have you tried argan oil? It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and has blue, star-shaped . Also, do you have any suggestions for things like cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, sodium coco sulfate, etc? Unfortunately I really cant help you here I have basically no idea what you did. It would not be a good substitution oil. L. et the tea blend steep for 10-15 minutes, and use honey to sweeten to the taste you prefer. I was thinking of replacing 50% shea butter with shea nut oil & boosting the cocoa butter with an equal part or maybe adding wax. Many many many thanks in advance XOXO. If you are allergic to tree nuts, talk to your allergist before adding coconut to your diet. (source). However, it is so prevalent in most recipes. I noticed you havent mentioned Rosewater& glycerin and also pure lanolin. This will be used in a moisturizer with Shea, Carrot Seed and Rose Hip. No lotion, just runny milky failure. Think about baking, and swapping olive oil for butter in a cookie recipethere would be ramifications ;P, I usually use coconut oil and kokum butter in my skin cream and when being in the sun. I look for MSDS with the oils I buy to find information about their melting get point, scent etc. I am keen to use castor oil for the amazing properties for the hair but she just told me she is pregnant so I need to avoid castor oil. Thanks for an excellent website, videos etc. Your site is a great source. Im making some your recipes & still learning till now. Ive been hearing that it really has a terrible smell. 2-3 Drops Tea Tree Oil I am wondering where I can find more information about absorption. For example, some oils may give a silky lather, while others may contribute extra moisturizing properties. So soft that it doesnt fully set. Borage oil contains about 18% to 26% GLA. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I think that would be a great thing to do as veganism is a growing thing and beeswax is a common ingredient in your recipes. Borage oil's anti-inflammatory actions-largely a function of its GLA stores-make it potentially valuable in protecting against the sudden and severe joint pain caused by uric acid buildup, which is known as gout. x amount of a soft oil (shea butter) to a x amount of a liquid oil (grapeseed). Thank you for this information it is very helpful. However grape seed isnt the longest lasting oil. Do you think a balm with tumeric butter, St. Johns wort oil and beeswax would work? Raw cocoa butter wafers have less chocolate scent than the roasted . Hi KayeI never recommend using palm or palm kernel oil, but from what Ive read palm kernel oil can be used instead of coconut oil with relatively similar results.Babassu oil is another non-palm alternative (though significantly more expensive). Your list is very useful in this regard, but I have one remaining qualification for the replacement: how fast will be it become rancid? The leaves are alternate, 3-10 cm long and margined. I will definitely need to try some smaller tester batches before splurging on large quantities. A few small studies suggest that it can reduce pain, although the evidence is not high quality. The closest youd be able to get to this would be a gram to gram swap, but thats still not going to be very accurate. If youre making a facial serum and you have oily skin, youd probably look at using a drying oil instead of a heavy, slow to absorb oil. Bummer on the psoriasis My first suggestion would be shea butter, which Ive found to be fantastic for eczema. A carrier oil pressed from the seeds of the borage flower. After that, try the recipe in small batches with the swap and see what you think! They grew up together, so they are all my babies. Be sure to check out my other quick guides on essential oil subs and solubility as well , Hi Marie, Sweet almond oil melts at -18C, cocoa butter melts at 34C. Its partly due to mites, fungal and bacterial. DrugBank Accession Number. So, in something like lip balm, coconut oil will provide a better glide as it will melt as soon as it touches your lips, while a shea butter lip balm will likely skid across the lips for the first few seconds (assuming it isnt 35C/94F+ outside). GLA typically comprises about 24% of the oil. Im finding it too greasy. I recently needed a substitute for a oil and your site popped up, then I was stuck here for hours. Your skin will be softer and will smell nice, but there is absolutely nothing about that combination that is going to be a miracle worker for spider veins :/. of oil absorbency speeds. Id toss it in the special characteristics/healing category, along with special consideration for the scent Its also really slow to absorb. I understand that you just use argan oil as a face moisturizer. It takes 15-30 minutes for the coconut oil to absorb. What would you say is the best substitute for argan oil. 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