PRICKLY PEAR OIL: FOCUS

FOCUS ON THE PRICKLY PEAR

Prickly pear oil: what is it?

The prickly pear cactus grows in countries around the Mediterranean basin, particularly in the Maghreb, and in Latin America. Its fruit, the figs, are widely consumed in the Maghreb and are not only very juicy and fragrant, but they also have cosmetic properties. Berber women apply prickly pear oil to protect their skin from external aggressors such as wind and sun.

Prickly pear oil is rare and expensive; it takes about 1 ton of fruit to obtain 1 liter of oil, and harvesting it is arduous because the cacti grow very densely in semi-arid areas, making picking difficult in order to avoid the thorns.

The seeds are separated from the pulp, then dried and pressed to obtain prickly pear seed oil.

Its benefits for the skin

Prickly pear oil is one of the most effective in cosmetics because it is one of the richest in antioxidants. Rare and precious, it is nevertheless very little known.

It has cosmetic benefits far superior to argan oil, which is already highly regarded. Its high concentration of vitamin E is greater than any other oil on the market (over 100 mg/100 compared to 65 mg/100 in argan oil), making it a powerful anti-aging agent thanks to its combination of essential fatty acids and vitamin E.

– It helps reduce blemishes. – It helps maintain good hydration of the epidermis, thus preventing wrinkles from forming. – It smooths the skin and gives it tone to slow down sagging.

– In daily care, Prickly Pear Oil provides firmness and elasticity.

While prickly pear oil is beneficial for mature skin, it's also an essential treatment for oily and combination skin because it's a dry oil. – It helps regulate sebum production.

– It has healing properties. Dry skin, on the other hand, will love its intense hydration and nourishing power.

Hair and nails can also benefit from the properties of prickly pear oil. It provides nourishing care, leaving them soft, shiny, and strong. Finally, expectant mothers can use it to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

Prickly pear oil: Our key ingredient

Considered one of the most expensive oils in the world, we chose this precious oil as a key ingredient in our La Parfaite serum and Fig solid cleanser because it doesn't clog pores; it's a dry oil that is quickly absorbed by the skin and leaves no greasy residue. On the contrary, it tightens pores, refines skin texture, and reduces the appearance of scars.

Its advantages: it adapts to all skin types. It's an exceptional anti-aging ally. It acts as a barrier against premature aging of the epidermis, prevents sagging skin, protects the skin from dehydration, and also contains a high concentration of Omega 6, sterols, and vitamin E, which promote the skin's natural repair process. Finally, its regulating action is also ideal for combination to oily skin.