# Argan Prickly Pear Oil Blend for Face & Skin

- Link: https://aunaturalorganics.com/shop/argan-prickly-pear-oil-50ml/
- Published: 2016-07-31T14:33:00+00:00
- Author: Au Natural Organics Team

This blend pairs two oils. Argan oil comes from the argan tree of southwest Morocco,
where families and women’s cooperatives gather the fallen fruit and crack each nut
between two stones to free the kernels. It is golden and silky, rich in oleic and
linoleic acids. Prickly pear seed oil is cold-pressed from the tiny seeds of cactus
fruit, _Opuntia ficus-indica_. It takes about a tonne of fruit to make one litre,
and the oil is light and dry, high in linoleic acid with natural vitamin E. Together
they give a silky oil that absorbs quickly.

## Details

  |  Oils in the blend |  Argan (_Argania spinosa_) and prickly pear seed (_Opuntia ficus-indica_) |  
 |  Origin |  Morocco and North Africa |  
 |  Part used |  Argan kernel, prickly pear seed |  
 |  Extraction |  Cold-pressed, then blended |  
 |  Texture |  Silky, fast-absorbing |  
 |  Ingredients |  _Argania spinosa_ kernel oil, _Opuntia ficus-indica_ seed oil |

**Why supply is limited:** argan grows naturally in one small corner of Morocco 
and its nuts are cracked by hand, while prickly pear seed yields only about 5 percent
oil.

## How to use

 1. **Face:** press 2 to 3 drops into clean skin, morning or evening.
 2. **Hair:** smooth 1 to 2 drops through the ends for shine.
 3. **Body:** smooth over damp skin after bathing.

Patch test on the inner arm before first use. Keep away from the eyes. Store somewhere
cool and dark with the cap closed.

## FAQs

### Why blend argan with prickly pear?

Argan adds a silky feel, and prickly pear seed oil is light and dry, so the blend
absorbs quickly.

### Is prickly pear the same as barbary fig?

Yes. Both names refer to _Opuntia ficus-indica_.

### Can I use it on my hair?

Yes. A drop or two through the ends softens and adds shine.

[Read where argan oil comes from and how it is made](https://aunaturalorganics.com/ingredient/argan/).

## Comments

### By: Josiebaucom

- Link: https://aunaturalorganics.com/shop/argan-prickly-pear-oil-50ml/#comment-1096
- Published: 2017-12-13T07:14:45+00:00

this combination is absolutely wonderful. great service.

### By: Heather Polo

- Link: https://aunaturalorganics.com/shop/argan-prickly-pear-oil-50ml/#comment-1097
- Published: 2017-12-13T07:15:56+00:00

love the combination. Thanks for the quick delivery