Prickly Pear Seed Oil

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Prickly pear cactus fruit
Souss-Massa
Ingredient

Prickly Pear Seed Oil

Prickly pear seed oil is extracted from the tiny seeds of the Opuntia ficus-indica cactus fruit, grown notably in the Souss-Massa region.

Exceptionally rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, it is highly valued in premium cosmetics.

INCI NameOpuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
ExtractionCold-pressed
HarvestAugust to October
Part usedSeeds
Prickly pear cactus field

Origin

The Opuntia ficus-indica cactus grows abundantly in the Souss-Massa region. Each fruit yields only a tiny amount of oil, extracted from its minuscule seeds — making it one of the most precious vegetable oils in the world.

How it is extracted

1

Ripe fruit is harvested

2

Tiny seeds are extracted by hand

3

Cold-pressed (extremely low yield)

Benefits

Exceptionally rich in vitamin E (up to 3x more than argan)
Anti-aging and regenerating properties
Fast absorption, non-greasy texture
One of the rarest vegetable oils in the world
Close-up of prickly pear seeds and oil
Close-up of prickly pear seeds and oil
Prickly pear oil applied to skin
Prickly pear oil applied to skin

At WHITWEST GROUP

This rare oil features in our premium face-care formulations, available in private label as well as bulk supply.

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