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RHIZOPUS/BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL FERMENT FILTRATE.

Valuable / SKIN CONDITIONING

This ingredient is a fermented oil derived from Borago Officinalis seeds using Rhizopus mold, offering advanced skin conditioning. It leverages the well-documented properties of borage oil, which is rich in essential fatty acids known to support skin barrier function and soothe irritation. While fermentation is hypothesized to enhance its beneficial compounds, specific data on this ingredient's unique fermented advantages are not extensively detailed.

Summary

skin conditioning soothing nourishing hydrating antioxidant barrier support

Science

Mechanism of Action

Functioning primarily as a skin conditioning agent, Rhizopus/Borago Officinalis Seed Oil Ferment Filtrate delivers benefits through its inherent fatty acid profile. It is notably rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an essential omega-6 fatty acid crucial for soothing and nourishing dry, irritated skin, converting to dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (DGLA), a precursor to anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. The presence of other omega-6 (linoleic acid) and omega-9 (oleic acid) fatty acids helps fortify the skin's natural hydrolipidic film, significantly boosting hydration, enhancing suppleness, and restoring radiance. Furthermore, the base borage oil contains antioxidants like vitamin E, which protect skin cells from free radical damage and mitigate premature aging. The fermentation process with Rhizopus is theorized to improve the bioavailability of these compounds or generate novel skin-beneficial substances, although specific additional mechanisms beyond the unfermented oil's properties are not explicitly defined in current research.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient is an oil and is insoluble in water. While optimal pH for protease activity during Rhizopus fermentation has been noted around 5.0-5.5, this pertains to the production process and not the stability or optimal pH range of the final cosmetic ingredient itself in a formulation.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

While the unfermented 'Borago Officinalis Seed Oil' has a published Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) report (IJT 36(Suppl.3):51-129, 2017), 'RHIZOPUS/BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL FERMENT FILTRATE' specifically lacks dedicated safety assessments from CIR, SCCS, or FDA. However, based on the unfermented oil's profile and general industry data, it is considered to have low irritancy and comedogenicity.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

This fermented borage seed oil is a valuable skin conditioning agent due to the established soothing, hydrating, and antioxidant properties of its borage oil base, particularly benefiting dry and sensitive skin, though the specific efficacy enhancements from the fermentation process are not yet fully elucidated.

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