Product Details
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Luxuriously Lightweight: Prickly Pear Oil offers a silky, fast-absorbing texture that moisturizes without heaviness. Its high content of Linoleic Acid (55–70%) boosts hydration and contributes to product slip and spreadability.
Rich Antioxidant Profile: Prickly Pear Oil is naturally high in Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Phytosterols, enhancing the oxidative stability of formulations while offering protection to skin and hair.
Versatile Ingredient: Whether incorporated into emulsions, serums, facial oils, or solid balms, this multifunctional oil improves texture, consistency, and emollience.
Skin & Scalp Health: A preferred emollient for sensitive, dry, or mature skin types, Prickly Pear Carrier Oil helps restore softness and suppleness to the skin. In hair care, it improves manageability, adds shine, and helps condition the scalp.
DESCRIPTION
Prickly Pear Oil, derived from the seeds of the Opuntia ficus indica cactus, is a premium-quality carrier oil known for its rich nutrient profile and elegant texture. Cold-Pressed and unrefined to preserve its natural integrity, this pale-yellow oil is sourced from Morocco, where the hardy cactus thrives in arid and semi-arid climates.
This variety of Prickly Pear Oil is especially valued in personal care formulations due to its high concentration of Linoleic Acid, natural Tocopherols, and essential fatty acids. Historically used by Berber women in the Mediterranean to protect against environmental elements, this oil remains a staple in modern skin care and cosmetic industries since it adds hydration, antioxidant support, and smooth sensory appeal.
Thanks to its skin-conditioning benefits and natural stability, Prickly Pear Oil is suitable for a wide range of applications, including high-end facial oils and serums to body butters, lip balms, scalp treatments, and after-sun care products. Its non-greasy feel, excellent absorption rate, and compatibility with other actives make it an exceptional base or supportive oil in both water-based and anhydrous formulations.
DIRECTIONS AND SUGGESTED USAGE
- Facial Serums & Oils: Add 2–5% Prickly Pear Carrier Oil to facial oil blends, brightening serums, or night treatments for a soft finish.
- Scalp & Hair Care: For scalp oils, conditioners, or leave-in treatments to improve hair texture and support moisture retention, apply Prickly Pear Oil at 1–4% of the total formulation.
- Lip & Solid Balms: Blend up to 5% of this carrier oil into lip treatments or solid balm formulations for improved glide and conditioning benefits.
Botanical Name:
Opuntia ficus indica
Origin:
Morocco
Plant Part:
Seeds
Extraction Method:
Cold Pressed
Processing Type:
Unrefined
MORE ABOUT PRICKLY PEAR OIL
Color / Consistency:
Pale yellow to yellow with a slightly viscous consistency.
Absorption:
Absorbs quickly, leaving a silky, non-greasy finish.
Aromatic Description:
Mild, natural, slightly nutty aroma.
Shelf Life: Up to 2 years when stored properly in a cool, dark place.
Cautions: None known.
Storage: Store in a cool, dark environment away from direct sunlight. Refrigeration can extend shelf life; allow to reach room temperature before use.
