Buy Organic Virgin Prickly Pear Seed Oil

Native to Mexico, Opuntia ficus indica, more commonly known as the Prickly Pear, is a nopal cactus with colorful, edible fruits that house highly nutritious seeds. In many cultures, the fruit, seeds and nopals (pads) are consumed for their medicinal benefits and as a nutritious, seasonal treat.

Our Organic Virgin Prickly Pear Seed Oil is a beautifully versatile, light and functional lipid that is remarkably abundant in sterols and tocopherols (Vitamin E). It also features an impressive composition of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated omega-6 essential fatty acid. It is carefully sourced and packaged to maintain the purity, freshness and beneficial properties of this remarkably nutritive, cold pressed oil.

Ethical and Sustainable Sourcing:

Our Organic Virgin Prickly Pear Seed Oil is made from organic prickly pear cactus fruits that are harvested by specialized locals on privately owned land. Our manufacturing partner ensures that proper permission from the Mexican government has been obtained.

Organic Virgin Prickly Pear Seed Oil Properties:

100% Pure
Medium Viscosity
Rapid Absorption
Clear to Yellow/Green in Color
Mild, Characteristic Aroma
Excellent Source of Sterols, Tocopherols (Vitamin E) and Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acid)
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Uses:

Our Organic Virgin Prickly Pear Seed Oil is an exquisitely light oil that absorbs quickly, leaving skin looking youthful and feeling velvety soft. Rich in sterols and tocopherols, it is especially beneficial for formulations targeting fragile, dry, or maturing skin. Its light texture also makes it ideal for delicate facial applications. Organic Virgin Prickly Pear Seed Oil beautifies, soothes and moisturizes dry, irritated and depleted skin. It can also be used to moisturize dry and damaged hair and to soften and nourish nails and cuticles.

Organic Virgin Prickly Pear Seed Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:

Skin Care
Lip Care
Hair Care
Nail Care
Cosmetics
Aromatherapy

Recommended Usage Rate:

1-100%

Origin: Mexico
INCI: Opuntia Ficus Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Verified Maximum Extraction Temperature: 107.6° F / 42° C
Processing Method: Filtered
Typical Shelf Life*: 2 Years
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g oil): 169 - 174
SAP Multiplier for NaOH: 0.123
SAP Multiplier for KOH: 0.172

*Typical Shelf Life begins on the date of manufacture and is defined as the typical shelf life of an ingredient when it is stored and handled properly. The Typical Shelf Life is offered as a general guideline. It should not be considered to be an expiration date. Many ingredients are usable beyond the stated date, especially when stored and handled very carefully.