Common English Name: Barbary Fig or Prickly Pear.barbary fig scrub

barbary fig scrub

Botanical Name:Opuntia ficus-indica.

Plant Family:Cactaceae.

Method of Extraction: Fruit, plant, seed and flower are blended with oil to create the scrub.

Origin: Mexico.

Plant Description: A succulent scrub growing up to 5m in height with white, yellow or red flowers.

Main Chemical Components: high in Linoleic Acid

Blends Well With: n/a.

Uses: anti-aging or anti-acne exfoliating scrub for face and body .

Fun Fact: Barbary Fig seeds are used to make jams and jellies while the young cactus pads are also edible.

Cautions for Use: None known.