Prickly Pear Seed Oil Cold Pressed Organic prickly pear seed oil is a precious oil because of its richness in omega-6 and vitamin E. It is an outstanding anti-aging care. This unscented oil, 100% pure and natural, is obtained exclusively by cold pressing the seeds from the prickly pear, a tree belonging to the cactus family. It requires about 1000 kg of figs to obtain one liter of oil, the seed containing only 5% oil. This oil works miracles to maintain the tone and suppleness of the skin. Description: First of all the Prickly Pear Seed Oil is a natural oil extracted from seeds of fruit Opuntia ficus indica cactus. This cactus grows up to 2 meters high and needs little water. They thrive in the hot and dry regions – such as Morocco. They produce beautiful bright yellow and pinkish flower during the spring, then fruit in late summer. Cactus seed oil is rich in fatty oil suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin. It is perfect for deep hydration, including face and hair protection in any environment. The fruits and stems are especially relevant in many cultures as a nutritious treat. This oil is a member of cactus seed and has some well-known names, such as Indian figs, Opuntia, or simply Prickly pear seed oil, it has grown in popularity with Argan oil. It’s one of the most expensive, dearest, oils in the beauty industry. The oil is extracted from the fruit’s seed, thus, its highly priced. Most of all, the plant survives and thrives in drought and harsh conditions, as a result, can protect and maintain moisture in the skin. Prickly Pear Seed Oil is an excellent source of antioxidants and its also stable. The oil has an amazing high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids containing Linoleic acids. The oil is also light, versatile and easily absorbed into the body. It contains tocopherols which make it a powerful antioxidant. It also Improves skin elasticity and useful supplement to an anti-aging formulation. Prickly Seed Oil is an effective moisturizer and leaves the skin soft and silky. It can also be used to hydrate dry and damaged hair. It Restores our nails and makes cuticles look healthy. BENEFITS Prickly pear seed oil is much richer in nutrients, minerals, herbal sterols, vitamin K for spider veins and Betalains for lightening. Also, it protects the skin against free radical damage, thereby stimulating cell growth and lowering inflammation. NOURISHES, MOISTURIZES THE SKIN This fine oil hydrates the skin deeply, and it is appropriate for all skin categories, but works mainly on mature skin and dry skin. REVITALIZES DARK SPOTS Prickly pear seed oil is unprecedented in its capability to improve the skin and get it freed of dark spots. Vitamin K on the other hand, aids to reduce spider veins. REDUCES SKIN AGING The oil contains the maximum levels of Betalains known of any other plant (more than Beets, Acai, Blueberries, etc.) Betalains are powerful antioxidants with anti-aging effect. PREVENTS WRINKLES From research, it has high content of vitamin E more than Argan oil. Vitamin E is a free radical scrounger and also intensifies cell renewal. The high content of fatty acid, plumps the skin, decreasing wrinkles and traps free radicals. IDEAL FOR SENSITIVE SKIN It is non-irritating profoundly beneficial and calming. Calm inflammation and moisturizes the skin. THE SKIN QUICKLY ABSORBS IT The high Linolenic acid content in Prickly pear seed oil makes its absorption into the skin quick. It does so profoundly that it leaves no oily residue. The emphasis in this amazing oil is spreading, as well as the number of clients improves the quality on sales. Finally Prickly pear seed oil from Morocco contain only pure; cold pressed prickly pear seed oil without any mixture. Fatty acid composition of this oil : 58.88% linoleic or omega-6 acids, 19.56% oleic or omega-9 acids, 11.46% saturated fatty acids or palmitic acid. Condition and shipping : The oil is packaged in transparent or preferably tinted botles in 250ml - 8.5 fl oz, 500ml - 16.9 fl oz, 1L - 33.8 fl oz, or custom quantity packaging upon request. The oil is packaged extra safely to guarantee a safe delivery before being handed to our trusted carrier (Mainly DHL) for door-to-door delivery.