Prickly Pear Oil

Prickly Pear Oil has many names—Prickly Pear Seed Oil, Cactus Seed Oil, or even Barbary Fig Oil.

An authentic seed oil is made in Morocco. Producers cold-press it exclusively from the seeds of the Opuntia Ficus Indica cactus.

The oil is prized for its anti-aging effects on lines and wrinkles on the face. This product is most prized for its effects on signs of aging around the eye area, addressing wrinkles, dark circles, and “bags.”

Pure Prickly Pear Oil needs an incredible 1000 kg of cactus fruit to extract enough seeds to make just one litre / 35 fl oz of pure oil. Consequently, this scarcity makes an authentic oil so expensive.

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The Benefits of Prickly Pear Oil for Skin

In Morocco, we use this oil because it firms skin, calms inflammation, and helps even out skin tone. The seed oil is a rich, fatty product suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin. [0] It is perfect for deep hydration and protection of the face in any environment.

Prickly Pear Oil is normally used on the face around the eye area to smooth out lines and wrinkles. Furthermore, the oil is suitable for acne-prone skin. With regular use on the face, it can help reduce breakouts and keep spots under control.

It also has a gentle lightening effect that may help toward the lightening of dark spots. Moreover, it has a healing effect that can help mend fine lines and scars.

The most important benefits and uses of Prickly Pear Seed Oil are:

1. Intensive anti aging effect on wrinkles on the face
2. Reduces dark circles under the eyes
3. Firms skin under & around eye area
4. Contains Vitamin K which can reduce spider veins and “dark circles”
5. Calms inflamed, red or blotchy skin
6. Gently lightens dark skin marks to even out complexion
7. Restores skin elasticity

What is Prickly Pear Cactus Oil?

Prickly Pear Seed Oil is a natural product extracted from the seeds of the fruit of the Opuntia ficus Indica cactus.

This cactus grows up to 2 meters in height and needs little water. They thrive in hot, arid areas of the world like Morocco.

The Opuntia Ficus Indica cacti produce beautiful bright yellow and pink flowers in the spring. By the end of summer, they make ovoid fruits. These fruits are slightly soft, 5 to 8 cm in length, and have a green to reddish-purple colour. Each prickly pear fruit is full of tiny black seeds which are used to make the oil.

How is Cactus Seed Oil Made?

An authentic prickly pear product is cold-pressed from the seeds only. The seeds are hard and woody and contain less than 5% oil.

Becuase of this low yield, we have to harvest 1000 kilos of prickly pear fruits to make 1 litre / 34 fl oz of pure oil. First, we hand-pick the cactus fruits. Then, we extract and dry the small black seeds. Finally, we take 30 kg of dry seeds and cold-press them to make one litre ( 35 fl oz ) of pure product!

How to Use Cactus Seed Oil

How to use Prickly Pear Oil for Skin

Apply this seed oil to wet or dry skin after cleansing. Put a drop or two on your fingertips and gently massage it into any areas that need treatment. The oil will leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.

Use the oil on facial areas that need extra care at once a day. Focus on areas around the eyes, lips, and any areas with wrinkles. Ideally, apply it before going to bed to allow the seed oil to work overnight.

Prickly Pear Oil for Hair

Prickly Pear Oil is probably a bit expensive to use as a full hair oil treatment. However, in Morocco, we often use small amounts to repair damaged hair tips and prevent hair-splitting.

Since this only involves the tips of the hair (the “split ends”), it does not require too much product. To treat the tips of the hair with this oil, put a few drops on your fingertips, then squeeze and press it into the hair ends. Next, leave it as long as possible (ideally overnight), then you can shampoo out any excess product.

If your hair is frizzy and damaged, try a very light coat of Prickly Pear Oil. Put a few drops of the oil in your palms, rubbing together until it is warm. Then run your fingers lightly through your hair to distribute a very light coating of the oil throughout. Repeat a few times as needed. The hair frizz and split hairs should just be “calmed down” and not look very oily.

Alternatively, use a hairdryer on a low to medium heat just to warm your hair a little and help the product to spread evenly. Leave it on as long as possible, then shampoo out the excess if necessary. You can also use the oil for dry or scaly skin patches on the scalp.

Pure Prickly Pear Cactus Seed Oil 1.08 fl oz

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