The Little Known Oil You Should Be Using On Inflamed Skin, According To Derms

Borage seed oil comes from a Mediterranean plant and has a ton of benefits. For one thing, it is ultra-hydrating, plus it can help lock in moisture by strengthening the skin barrier. This is why borage seed oil it often used in moisturizers and serums.

You may even be using this oil in some skincare products without even realizing it.

However, if you'd like to reap all of the benefits of borage seed oil, we suggest using a facial serum that uses the ingredient as its star player. And you can do that with a powerful yet affordable product from The Ordinary.

Introducing The Ordinary 100% Cold-Pressed Borage Seed Oil, aka your new best friend. At $4.20 per 30 ml bottle, this beauty boasts world-class results at drug-store pricing.

As its name implies, this serum is made with borage seed oil, and only borage seed oil. You can use it as a serum once or twice a day or add a drop or two into a serum you already use to dilute it.

Before trying a new product like this, test out a patch on the back of your hand to make sure your skin doesn't have a bad reaction. And if yoi're looking for more new serum options, scroll through some of our favorites here.