Prickly pear is a fruit that grows on the leaves of the Nopales cacti, belong to the genus Opuntia, it’s scientific name is Opuntia ficus-indica. Widely known as “cactus pear”, prickly pear by different names in different countries and regions like Tuna, Nopal, Nopales, Barberry figs, Indian figs. Prickly pear is a cylindrical fruit that has a firm outer skin with barbs and softer inner flesh.
Prickly pear is extremely high in many nutrients, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, omega-6 and 9, and the natural antioxidant vitamin E. It’s also rich in amino acids, which help boost collagen production and cell turnover. Meanwhile, its vitamin K content helps brighten under-eye dark circles and improve skin appearance.
Benefits Of Prickly Pear For The Skin:
Anti-Aging Properties: It contains skin-softening vitamins E and K. It also contains a good amount of skin hydrating and nourishing benefits. These prevent the formation of wrinkles and fine lines, thus making prickly pear a good anti-aging agent.
Brightens The Skin Tone: Prickly pear is also often used for its skin brightening properties. Linoleic acid, which is a fatty acid, not only nourishes the skin but also eliminates dullness. It also protects the skin from UV radiation.
Phenolic compounds are also found in good concentrations in prickly pear oil, which exert antioxidant effects on the skin and help repair damaged skin . Cut wounds, scars, and other blemishes that may have formed due to various reasons will start healing and fading over time.
Prickly Pear’s hydrating and antibacterial properties means the ingredient is also ideal for acne-prone skin. It’s particularly great for dry, sensitive, and mature skin type.
Prickly pear extract restores elasticity and reduces redness and hyper-pigmentation; its high antioxidant activity stimulates cell renewal.
Anti-Aging Properties. It contains skin-softening vitamins E and K.
Anti-Inflammatory Agent.
Brightens The Skin Tone.
Helps Achieve Smoother Skin.
Heals Cuts, Wounds, And Blemishes.
Reduces Dark Circles.
APPLICATIONS:
All types of skincare and hair care products including facial and hair mask, handmade soap, body wash, shampoo, hair conditioner and hair treatment products.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATION:
INCI: Nopales cacti
SUGGESTED USAGE RATE:1~10%
SOLUBILITY: Water.
Processing Type: Dried extract powder
OBTAINED FROM: fruit
Origin: india
Color: light cream powder.
Shelf Life: shelf life of up to 2 years with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). All products packaging carry best before/shelf life dates on each label
Storage: Store under room temperature. Avoid Heat & Light.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER : All our COSMETICS INGREDIENTS are for external use only, unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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