PRICKLY PEAR OIL :

Prickly Pear Seed Oil is 100% organic and sourced in very small batches at the same cooperative that produces our argan oil.
Other common names for this oil include Barbary fig seed oil, Indian fig seed oil, and prickly cactus seed oil. Our oil is cold first pressed from the seeds and is not to be confused with macerated extracts of the flowers or fruits of the prickly pear cactus.

Prickly Pear Oil Benefits :

1. THE SKIN QUICKLY ABSORBS IT
The essential fatty acids in Prickly Pear oil – namely it’s high (60 %) Linoleic Acid content makes it absorb wonderfully into our skin. It penetrates deeply without leaving behind a greasy residue.

2. IT RESTORES ELASTICITY AND BRIGHTENS THE COMPLEXION
High antioxidant activity stimulates cell renewal, leaving you with fresh, new skin. This oil reduces redness and hyper-pigmentation.

3. NOURISHES, MOISTURIZES AND SOFTENS THE SKIN
This oil intensely hydrates the skin, it is suitable for all skin types but works particularly well on dry, mature skin.
A high Linoleic acid content soothes even the most dehydrated skin. It is deeply penetrating – you will not find another oil that leaves your skin softer.

4. TIGHTENS PORES
Essential fatty acids in Prickly Pear Oil keep the collagen layer of your skin moist and healthy, this keeps your pores tight.

5. BRIGHTENS DARK SPOTS
This oil is unparalleled in its ability to brighten the skin and get rid of dark spots. Vitamin K helps lighten dark under-eye circles and minimize spider veins.

6. SLOWS SKIN AGING
Prickly Pear contains the highest levels of Betalains of any known plant (more than Acai, Pomegranate, Blueberries, Gogi, and Beets). Betalains are super antioxidants with powerful anti-aging effects.

7. PREVENTS WRINKLES
Prickly Pear Oil has an extensive Vitamin E content, 895mg/kg (150% more than Argan oil). Vitamin E is a free radical scavenger and increases cell renewal. The high fatty acid content plumps the skin, reducing wrinkles and adding firmness, as well as intercepting free radical damage.

8. IT WILL NOT CLOG YOUR PORES
A high (60%) Linoleic Acid content and a low (20%) Oleic Acid content makes this oil non-comedogenic meaning it will not clog your pores and lead to breakouts.

9. IDEAL FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
This oil is non-irritating, deeply nourishing and soothing. It calms inflammation and hydrates the skin.