Borage Extract - Water Based

Product Code: BORG-PX

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Borage Extract (Borago officinalis) also known as aStarflower, is an annual herb originating in Syria,but naturalized throughout the Mediterranean region, as well as Asia Minor, Europe, North Africa, and South America. This plant was thought to be native of Assyria, but is probably of North African origin, where there are other Borago species.

Borage is widely used in the manufacture of superior quality skin care and cosmetic products.

Borage oil is extracted and is an expensive ingredient to use, yet its effectiveness more than compensates for its price.

It is very soothing and softening to the skin.

The value of Borage is that it is the richest known source (24%) of an essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA).

Cosmetic Uses: Skin preparations such as lotions, creams and balms.
Standard Usage Level: 1 - 10% in skin and hair care products. Can be used up to 100%.

Ingredients: Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Borage Extract, Silver dihydrogen citrate

No synthetics or colorants added.

Gluten-Free, GMO-Free, Vegan

Food Grade Ingredients (External Use Only)

Usage: For skincare applications only. Not for ingestion or inhalation.

Skincare is food for the skin and has two goals: Fresh and Natural.

A natural product should be fresh and a fresh product should be natural.

The normal anticipated shelf life of a natural product is about 1 year from the date of purchase from the manufacturer.

The actual shelf life of the product may be longer or shorter depending on how the product is altered, changed, stored, packaged and handled before the sale to the final consumer. If ingredients are added to our bases and stock products, consideration should be given to the fact that this may shorten or change the shelf life and stability of the product.

In general, it is up to the company that is selling the product to the final consumer to determine the anticipated shelf life of the product.

Currently, the FDA does not generally require expiration dates on cosmetics or skincare products.
Consider being conservative about expiration time frames and encouraging the consumer to use up the product while it is fresh (4-8 months) or discard it after the time frame has passed.

It is the responsibility of the final retailer to conduct appropriate research and development on the use and safety of each item they offer for sale before retailing this item to the final consumer.

Certificate of Analysis

Product: Borage Extract
Product Classification: Cosmetic Skincare
Manufactured by: Texas Natural Supply

Ingredient Deck:
Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, CAS#56-81-5
Water, CAS#7732-18-5
Borage Extract, CAS# 84012-16-8
Silver dihydrogen citrate

Product Qualifiers and Purity: 100% Natural, Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Cruelty-Free, Synthetic free, Pesticide free

Grade: FCC, Food Grade

Origin: Sourced and Manufactured in the USA

Product Characteristics
Form: Liquid
Appearance/Color: Light Amber Liquid
Odour/Note: Characteristic
Solubility: Water Soluble
Flash Point: > 390 F
Specific Gravity: 1.05 - 1.15 at 25 degrees Celsius
pH: 7.0 to 8.5 at 25 degrees Celsius

Storage: Store in original container. May be refrigerated. Do not freeze.
Do not store in direct sunlight.
Shelf Life: 1 year from date of purchase

Microbial Analysis

SPECIFICATIONS	REQUIRED RANGE	REQUIRED RESULT	RESULT
Total Plate Count	<10,000 cfu/g	<100 cfu/g	PASS
Yeast & Mold	<100 cfu/g	<100 cfu/g	PASS
Total Coliforms	<100 cfu/g	<10 cfu/g	PASS
E. coli	Negative/10g	Negative/10g	PASS
Salmonella	Negative /10g	Negative /10g	PASS

All Batches meet the above minimum standards at the time of manufacture

The above data was obtained during testing at the time of production and results are subject to the deviation inherent in natural ingredients and testing methods. Results may vary under other testing methods or conditions.

Disclaimer
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Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Texas Natural Supply be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Texas Natural Supply has been advised of the possibility of such damages by the customer.

FDA Cosmetic Regulations
Cosmetics are not subject to FDA pre-market approval, mandatory establishment registration or ingredient reporting. It is the firm's (Final Retail Seller's) responsibility to assure that its cosmetic products and ingredients are safe and properly labelled, in full compliance with the US FDA regulations.
The FD&C Act defines cosmetics as articles intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions. Included in this definition are products such as skin creams, skin care applications, lotions, perfumes, lipsticks, eye and facial makeup preparations, shampoos, hair care products, deodorants and any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product.