Skin benefits of Borage oil Northstar Lipids

Borage oil - overview Latin Name Borago Officinalis seed oil Also know as ‘Starflower oil’ Developed as a Crop in UK for health benefits Now grown in Canada, New Zealand and China Oil richest natural source of GLA UK 21-23% Canada 20-22% China 17-19% GLA proven to have health benefits Pre menstrual syndrome Atopic eczema, psoriasis and other skin disorders Used in skin creams for dry and ageing skin conditions Northstar Lipids

Northstar Borage oil Skin Study Objectives To determine the effectiveness of Borage oil toward Improving General skin condition Reducing skin irritation/inflammation Reducing wrinkle lines around the eyes Study commissioned by Northstar, carried out by Alba Science Ltd Northstar Lipids

Borage oil – effect upon improving general skin condition 12 hour moisturising study Carried out on 20 subjects over 12 hours 100% pure oil applied to inner forearm against untreated site Effect measured using Corneometer Results: see graph Northstar Lipids

Moisturising study - conclusions Borage oil significantly improved hydration over the 12 hour study compared to untreated site Hydration was immediate but also sustained suggesting longer term benefit after use No adverse effected were observed Borage oil has enhanced skin moisturising properties compared to other natural oils Northstar Lipids

Borage oil – Effect upon skin irritancy 96 hour Primary Irritation Patch test Randomised double blind study 35 subjects chosen who were known to have sensitive skin Borage oil tested against positive control substance (0.3% SLS) and neutral control ( sterile water) by direct application to skin Results measured by visual assessment or erythema and dryness Northstar Lipids

Irritancy Results & Conclusions Borage oil does not irritate the skin Borage oil has a positive effect on sensitive skin conditions, better than water Borage oil can help reduce skin irritancy Borage oil can be stated as being ‘Dermatologically tested, suitable for sensitive skin’ Northstar Lipids

Borage oil – effect on wrinkle reduction Study designed to show the effect of Borage oil in reducing wrinkles around the eye over 4 weeks Test subjects: 40 females aged 45-65 Oil applied twice per day over 4 weeks Evaluation by 4 criteria at Day 0,14 & 28 against baseline VAS measurements of wrinkles and fine lines Photographic record of change in appearance DermaLab Elasticity measurements Customer Perception Questionnaire Northstar Lipids

Key results Northstar Lipids

Borage oil - Anti wrinkle performance Day Zero Day 14 Day 28 Northstar Lipids

Results Borage oil made a significant improvement over 14 and 28 days in: Viscoelasticity Skin retraction Skin elasticity Visual appearance of wrinkles Over 60% over subjects expressed a preference for Borage oil No irritation or adverse reaction was observed Safe for use around the eye Northstar Lipids

Borage oil benefits- summary Increases skin hydration Increases firmness and elasticity Helps reduce skin inflammation Reduces wrinkles ( anti-ageing) Is Good for sensitive skin Is Suitable for use around the eye Northstar Lipids

Applications Re-hydrating night creams Hand Lotions Baby creams Anti wrinkle/Anti ageing creams Dry/Sensitive skin creams Skin repair serums Eye serums Northstar Lipids