# Prickly Pear Seed Oil for Skin – 1oz (30ml)

- Link: https://aunaturalorganics.com/shop/prickly-pear-oil-1oz-30ml/
- Published: 2016-09-15T23:02:53+00:00
- Author: Au Natural Organics Team

## Prickly Pear Seed Oil for Face, 30ml

Prickly pear seed oil brings a light, dry finish to your face-care routine. Cold-
pressed from Opuntia ficus-indica seeds, this single-ingredient oil softens dry-
feeling skin without a heavy texture. The 30ml bottle suits daily use in small amounts,
either on its own or alongside your usual moisturizer.

## Benefits and uses

 * Softens dry-feeling skin with a light, fast-absorbing finish.
 * Use a few drops as a face oil or add a drop to moisturizer.
 * 100% Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, cold-pressed.

## Details

  |  Botanical name |  _Opuntia ficus-indica_ |  
 |  Origin |  Native to Mexico |  
 |  Part used |  Fruit seed |  
 |  Extraction |  Cold-pressed |  
 |  Texture |  Light, dry, fast-absorbing |  
 |  Size |  1oz (30ml) |  
 |  Ingredients |  100% _Opuntia ficus-indica_ seed oil |

## How to use prickly pear seed oil

 1. **Face:** press 2 to 3 drops into damp skin after cleansing, morning or night.
 2. **With moisturiser:** mix a drop into your usual cream.

Store somewhere cool and dark with the cap closed.

## Frequently asked questions

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

Barbary fig is another common name for the same cactus, _Opuntia ficus-indica_.

### Why is it so expensive?

The seeds hold only about 5% oil, so it takes around a tonne of fruit to make one
litre.

### Does it feel oily?

It has a light, dry feel. Start with a small amount and adjust to your preferred
finish.

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

For external use only. Patch test before first use, avoid the eyes and stop use 
if irritation occurs.

### Is cactus oil always prickly pear seed oil?

Cactus oil can refer to different ingredients. This listing contains Opuntia ficus-
indica seed oil. Barbary fig is another common name for the same plant; compare 
the ingredient and pack details when choosing between listings.

## Comments

### By: Teesh Kay

- Link: https://aunaturalorganics.com/shop/prickly-pear-oil-1oz-30ml/#comment-1088
- Published: 2017-12-13T06:58:42+00:00

I have sensitive skin and found this oil I can actually use on my face and leaves
it a glow! 🙂

### By: stefro2

- Link: https://aunaturalorganics.com/shop/prickly-pear-oil-1oz-30ml/#comment-1098
- Published: 2017-12-13T07:16:51+00:00

Great product and super fast shipping!