GLA is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid the body often struggles to make in sufficient quantity, especially with age, stress or an unbalanced diet, as the converting enzyme (delta-6-desaturase) is easily inhibited by stress, alcohol, and zinc or magnesium deficiencies. Borage is the most concentrated plant source of GLA (20–25%), well ahead of evening primrose (8–10%) or hemp (3%), letting supplementation bypass this limiting enzymatic step and directly supply cells with a key precursor for cell-membrane integrity and the skin’s hydrolipidic film.

Borage oil is mainly sought for its effect on skin: GLA contributes to the synthesis of type-1 prostaglandins, mediators that help maintain skin suppleness and hydration — useful during periods when skin becomes drier or less elastic. GLA also supports hair shine and strength, joint comfort, and is traditionally used to accompany women’s well-being during hormonal fluctuations (cycle, menopause).

Cold-pressed below 40°C with no chemical solvent, preserving the fatty acids and antioxidants intact; certified organic seeds; a 100% plant-based tapioca-starch capsule (no animal gelatine, no carrageenan); low TOTOX index for a stable, fresh oil. Take 2 capsules a day with a fat-containing meal (1,000mg borage oil, 200mg GLA); a 60-capsule bottle covers a 30-day course, typically repeated over 2–3 months.

Do not exceed 2 capsules a day.

Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional if you are on anticoagulant medication. This food supplement is not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Borage oil vs. evening primrose oil — how do they compare?

Borage is more concentrated in GLA (20–25% vs. 8–10% for evening primrose), so fewer capsules are needed to reach an effective dose — 2 capsules of borage vs. 4–5 of evening primrose for 200mg GLA.

Is it suitable for daily use?

Yes, typically as a 2–3 month course at 2 capsules a day. For extended use, check in with a healthcare professional to adjust dosing.

Is it good for dry skin?

Yes, this is one of its main uses — GLA supports type-1 prostaglandin synthesis, which helps maintain skin hydration and suppleness.

Is Dynveo’s borage oil vegan?

Yes — the capsule is 100% plant-based (tapioca starch, natural glycerine), with no animal gelatine or carrageenan, and the oil comes from certified organic seeds.

Herba Barona is an independent specialist supplement shop in the heart of Paris — established in 2006. What you order is genuinely on our shelves: we ship from our own stock, with no dropshipping and no long waits.

Visit us at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12 — or use Click & Collect and pick up your order in-store. We also deliver across France and Europe. Friendly, expert advice in English from our team.

Where is the shop?

Herba Barona is at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris — a two-minute walk from Ledru-Rollin (line 8), close to Bastille. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am–6:30 pm.

Can I order online or collect in store?

Yes. We ship across France and Europe under the same conditions as our French store, or choose Click & Collect to pick up your order for free at our Paris shop.